Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 335-336 Peace

    In the Christian tradition, Advent is a time for spiritual wakefulness and preparation. Amid the flurry of activities, a comforting voice beckons, "rest in me, come rest in me…" These moments of rest are available throughout our day, if we… Continue reading

  • Days 331-335 – The House of Memory

    Since to be alive is to remember we each occupy Memory’s House. Who lives in yours? Whose images line the walls? Which ghosts whisper down the halls? In our House of Memory live many caregivers. Pick one that will nurture your… Continue reading

  • Days 329-330 Drawing Near

    "How can we find hope amid uncertainty, conflict, or loss? When we feel we have lost hope, we may find inspiration in the words and deeds of others. In poems, hope takes many forms: an open road, an unturned page,… Continue reading

  • Days 324-328 – Realms of Reflection

    Reflections, whether in water or in another’s eyes suggest the original but cannot duplicate it. It is the similarities that fascinate & the variations that challenge. Do we love another because the eyes of mutual love electrify & beautify our… Continue reading

  • Days 322-323 Thanksgiving & Gratitude

    Note: This reflection on Thanksgiving is offered by Terry Chapman "Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse." -Henry Van Dyke Sitting with those… Continue reading

  • 317-321 – Best Holiday Advice?

    Most holidays bring as much disappointment as celebration. Expectations soar so high they are hard to match. Want a successful holiday? Lower expectations & you will instantly raise the likelihood of a joyful Thanksgiving. Continue reading

  • Days 315-316 Restoring Faith

    As we enter into this season of gratitude, amidst loss, grief and endless tragedies, we experience the Light in acts of compassion and human kindness. The following story was shared by cousin Kim de Beaumont of an incredible experience she… Continue reading

  • Days 310-314 – Glimpses of Heaven

     If my occasional glimpses of heaven are true there is no reason to fear dying. In fact, free of worldly suffering it will be good to see you through the afterlife lens. Since I will likely depart before you &… Continue reading

  • Days 308-309 Energies of Love

    In Loving Remembrance of Muriel H. Lawler The day will come when, after harnessing space, winds, the tide and gravitation, we shall harness for God the energies of love. And, on that day, for the second time in the history… Continue reading

  • Days 306-307 Our Presence

    “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,… Continue reading