Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 89-90 With Open Arms

    Let there be peace, welfare and righteousness in every part of the world.  Let confidence and friendship prevail, for the good of all humanity.  Let the people inspire their leaders, helping them to seek peace by peaceful means, helping them,… Continue reading

  • Days 79-83 – Stand Up to America’s Bully

    Tell others, “I oppose Trump’s bullying.” When you see this behavior at work name it & notify HR. Your failure to speak up (respectfully) supports bullying…& breaks off pieces of your soul. For it is immorality that matters here, not illegality.… Continue reading

  • Days 82-83 Clouds

    I was caught up in the busyness of the workday and missed getting outdoors for a change in scenery and a chance to re-energize.  At days end, I exited the building accompanied by my friend Dina and we were suddenly… Continue reading

  • Days 77-81 – New Tracks in the Snow

    The old tracks are always easier. New thinking is only found on new pathways. Old patterns, including hatred, die hard because they seem easy. Why try Love? It is difficult, hard to learn & the only path worth taking.  Continue reading

  • Days 75-76 Simple Offerings

    “Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help… Continue reading

  • Days 70-74 – “”A New Gentleness

    We all have “disabilities,” some visible & some not. Braiding our disabilities with those of others creates level ground.  Continue reading

  • Days 68-69 Bravery

    Note: This reflection is offered by Guest Contributor, Terry Chapman Bravery has always been revered in all cultures though they may differ in their form and behaviors. The most obvious bit of bravery would be a mountain climber who takes… Continue reading

  • Days 62-66 – What is the Soul?

    Our soul is apparently “unknowable.” We rely on belief instead of scientific evidence. I believe that it exists beyond, & ultimately separate from, the bodies we occupy. Mystically, some credit listening to their unknowable soul as the source of their… Continue reading

  • Days 60-61 How The “Poppies” Came To Be

    "The hills are alive with the sound of music." Rodgers and Hammerstein The story of the California poppy’s designation as the state flower in 1903 reveals an arduous struggle with setbacks along the way. The idea for selecting a state… Continue reading

  • Days 54-56 Hello, This Is God Calling…

    California weather has been unpredictably cool and rainy with fantastic cloud formations, green hills and clean crisp air. We took our dog for a brisk walk in awe of the surrounding beauty. It was a Monday, President’s Day and I… Continue reading