Journal of Sacred Work

Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality

Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories

  • Days 253-257 – Where is Our Soul?

    Any science teacher can explain why a double rainbow occurs. None can explain why such sights (including the way the car shape mimics the rainbows) move the soul. When my youngest grandson saw these twin rainbows he said, “That means… Continue reading

  • Days 251-252 “God, Beyond All Names”

    What we see depends on the lens through which we look. What do you see when you gaze upon these two images of the world?                              … Continue reading

  • Days 246-250 – Whispering in God’s Ear

    What would you whisper into God’s ear right now? Meister Eckhart wrote, “The eye through which I see God is the same eye through which God sees me.” Continue reading

  • Days 244-245: Movement is Life

    Recently, I was speaking to a colleague about the meaning of her work as a physical therapist and she stated, "I embrace a philosophy that 'Movement is life.'" This idea resonated as I continued to reflect upon this throughout this… Continue reading

  • Days 239-243 – Your Self Portrait

    “In an episode of the old television series “Twilight Zone” a man invites guests to put on masks that reflect his idea of their personalities. What happens to the guests makes it one of Rod Serling’s most memorable episodes.” Continue reading

  • Days 237-238: Within The Flower

      Within the flower there lies a seed, Within the seed there springs a tree, Within the tree there spreads a wood. In the wood there burns a fire, And in the fire there melts a stone, Within the stone… Continue reading

  • Days 232-236 – What Caregivers Carry

    When we are well we can feel bullet proof. From the height of our health, we may even condescend to the ill. When you are sick illness looks endless. In the depths of your agony, health is a distant star. Continue reading

  • Days 230-231: May You Walk In Softness

    “There is a light in you which cannot die; whose presence is so holy that the world is sanctified because of you. All things that live bring gifts to you, and offer them in gratitude and gladness at your feet.… Continue reading

  • Days 225-229 – Pairings

    Pairing matters most when courage marries vulnerability, when intimacy meets truth & when effort & intelligence yield eloquent expression. It is fine to tell someone you love them. It is better to show them. It is best when telling becomes… Continue reading

  • Days 223-224: A Spring Inside

    “The water that I give will turn into a spring inside welling up.” John 4:14 Water, is an ample analogy for our spiritual life. A well spring of water can renew and replenish our soul yet, at other times the… Continue reading