Reflections, Holidays, Spirituality
Christmas, Light, Hope, Winter Solstice, Memories
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Days 223-227 – The “grand holiday of the mind”
“Beauty simultaneously affirms your heart and pierces it. Living Love on this earth with passion and commitment takes courage. Yet, Love is our only salvation.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 221-222 Move
I listened to a thought-provoking interview with Krista Tippet, ONBeing as she interviewed psychiatrist, Bessel van de Kolk. He spoke of an experience early in his career, which led him to his fascination and research in trauma work. Years ago,… Continue reading
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Days 219-220 – Anger & Compassion
“One of the hardest practices of Radical Loving Care is adopting an attitude of grace amid another’s anger.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 216-218 “The Promised Land” of Perfect Health?
“The Promised Land is not perfect health. Instead, it is a life wrapped in the arms of a Love – a Love that enriches life and informs its most sacred expressions – our relationships.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 214-215 On the Threshold of a Dream
May my mind come alive todayTo the invisible geographyThat invites me to new frontiers,To break the dead shell of yesterdays,To risk being disturbed and changed.'~ John O’Donohue It was a warm summer night in Vermont and we were home visiting… Continue reading
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Days 209-213 The Joy of Caregiving?
“Love is the greatest power. Caregiving is its finest expression.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 207-208 “I Know You by Heart”
Bit by bit Mary has lost her ability to do any of the most basic aspects of self-care. Her world has narrowed within the confines of the four walls of her room. Restricted to bed she relies on her husband… Continue reading
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Days 202-206 – “When fear knocks…”
“When fear knocks I will let Love answer the door.” -Erie Chapman Continue reading
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Days 200-201 Risk the Sacred Journey
Each of us stands at the gate of tomorrow, facing the future. At times, we have walked in wonder and awe; at other times, we have moved along in the flood of fear. Looking back-we may recognize that amid the joys and struggles… Continue reading
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Days 198-199 – The Genius of Simple Solutions
“Amid complexity, teach one simple bit of advice and surround your students with encouragement.” – Erie Chapman Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 