Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • The Heart of Creation Days 28-29

      Leading with Love A pure gift is not given according to the logic of the Roman motto do ut des – “I give that you might give to me” – but rather in another sense: “I give because I… Continue reading

  • Love is the Bridge Days 21-24

    This week I connected with a friend who is going through a difficult time. She acknowledged the sadness that she is feeling and the myriad of emotions that arise when one experiences loss and the uncertainty that accompanies an ending.… Continue reading

  • Days 16-20 Recognition or Relevance?

    Relevance is meaning. Recognition is fame. Dr. King won both. But, caregivers win the only trophy that matters whenever they serve others.  Continue reading

  • Unfinished or Endless? Days 14-15

    The Unfinished By Viktor E. Frankl We cannot judge a biography by its length,Nor by the number of pages in it.We must judge it by the richness of its contentsSometimes those unfinished are among the most poignant.We cannot judge a… Continue reading

  • To Welcome the Stranger Home Days 6-7

    The Year as a House: A Blessing Think of the year as a house: door flung wide in welcome,threshold swept and waiting, a graced spaciousnessopening and offering itself to you. Let it be blessed in every room.Let it be hallowed… Continue reading

  • Just Keep Listening: Days 364-365

                                                                                  I… Continue reading

  • The Blessing of Light: Days 351-352

    May the blessing of light be on you – light without and light within.May the blessed sunlight shine on you like a great peat fire,so that stranger and friend may come and warm himself at it.a And may light shine… Continue reading

  • Star of Bethlehem: Days 344-345

    PLEASE NOTE THIS RECORDING I MADE AS A CHRISTMAS PRESENT TO YOU – CLICK ON THIS LINK: Download LIZ AUDIO FOR JSW Spiritual traditions understand December as the season when the sun arrives late and leaves early and with this… Continue reading

  • Days 310-311 Every Loving Thought Is True

    “If every single person who has loved you in your lifetime were to light up on a map, it would create the most glittering beautiful network you could imagine. Throw in strangers you’ve been kind to, the people you’ve made… Continue reading

  • Thanks Giving: Days 303-304

    As we witness the changing of the season,The leaves turning from green to gold,The crisp air and beauty surroundingWe pause in recognition of Indigenous People, The original caretakers of this land We wish to acknowledge that the land on which… Continue reading