Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 278-282 – Who surrounds you?

    This photograph screams peer pressure. Just one soul refused to raise his arm in the Nazi salute. The crowd hails Hitler’s hatred. Most surely harbor a loving heart. Yet, they are afraid to be kind. Fear – love’s counterpoint -… Continue reading

  • Days 276-277 The Grace of Unknowing

    The following reflection contains a few pearls of wisdom gleaned from Fr. Richard Rohr’s book “Falling Upwards” as well as the wisdom from other spiritual readings along the way.  As children we are naturally egocentric and believe that we are… Continue reading

  • Days 271-275 Stop Beating Yourself Up! -The Art of Self-Kindness

    We laugh at the man banging his head against a wall. Then we beat ourselves up everyday.Yogi Berra said, “I never blame myself when I’m not hitting… After all, if I know it isn’t my fault that I’m not hitting,… Continue reading

  • Days 269- 270 All Life Is Sacred

      "Look deeply into nature and then you will understand everything better." -Albert Einstein When I thought about a message that could inspire, this image came to mind. It is a reflection that does not require words.     Nature is a… Continue reading

  • Days 264-268 – Not in Picture…

    (Reading time: 45 seconds) – Even if you have seen it before stay with this astonishing picture. It takes more than a glance to absorb two subtle & fascinating facts… Continue reading

  • Days 262-263 My Wish for You

    Beannacht-Blessing by -John O’ Donohue On the day when The weight deadens On your shoulders And you stumble, May the clay dance To balance you. And when your eyes Freeze behind The grey window And the ghost of loss Gets… Continue reading

  • Days 257-261 The Miracle of Mercy

    Shouldering the wounded & naked “stranger” on his beast of burden is The Good Samaritan himself, the protagonist of the greatest parable of love in the history of the world. Continue reading

  • Days 255-256 We Were Struck

    There are so many sad things going on in the world that sometimes a good belly laugh is just what we need to release some of life stresses. Have you ever laughed until you cry? The experience is a catharsis… Continue reading

  • Days 250-254 – In the Blink of a Camera’s Eye

    “Light makes photography. Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography.” George Eastman Continue reading

  • Days 294-295 A Little Help Along the Way

    “You are the holy Son of God Himself. Remember this, and all the world is free. Remember this, and earth and Heaven are one.” -ACIM   As we journey through life there are people we meet whose presence nourishes our… Continue reading