Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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For Love of the World
In a recent post by Erie, he shared nurse Kathleen Grannan's inspiring call to "share a moment of really listening, really reaching across the divide, please do so…We owe it to our country to try." In this spirit and in… Continue reading
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Doing Small Things Beautifully
The following reflection is a letter that my good friend Nathanial Vose M.Div, BCC, SEP shared with colleagues as he reflects upon his healthcare journey and beauty of working hospice care. For the past nine years, I've been blessed to… Continue reading
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Honoring A life Well Lived
Recently, I shared a little about my journey drawing mandalas as a spiritual art form. One of the ways it has helped me is in times of grief. I discovered drwaing as a medium to process my grief as… Continue reading
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Finding Hope
When the world feels hopeless and heartless, take a moment to look around. There are beautiful humans everywhere, often hiding in plain sight in cabs, on buses, in cafes, on trains, in libraries, on park benches, in laundromats, on… Continue reading
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The Center of the Universe
For those who keep company with us through this Journal, we thank you! Through the years, I have discovered expression of my spirituality through drawing Mandalas which offers endless possibilities. If you are curious about the name mandala, it is… Continue reading
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What Dreams Are Made Of
Last night, while dreaming I wrote my Journal entry for this week but when I awoke, I discovered a blank page and my recollections faded from the page like invisible ink… As I began my days routine, I was standing… Continue reading
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The Seemingly Impossible
I would like to share this inspiring true story with you. Mary is a dedicated social worker who lives love. She brings families and community support together to make the seemingly impossible, possible. For example, she worked with a hospital… Continue reading
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The Light Within Us
"Reverend Otis Moss (senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago) tells a story about a time when he and his church were under attack, some years ago. They were receiving dozens of death threats every week, “We’re… Continue reading
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At the Heart of Every Story
The Story Teller At the heart of every storythere lives a story tellerListen to your heartas a child listens to her favorite story-anticipating every word Carried by every emotionwide open to surpriseand you will hear the Story Tellertelling your story… Continue reading
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