Journal of Sacred Work

caregivers

  • Days 183-186 – We Hear with Our Ears, Listen with Our Eyes

    We hear with our ears, listen with our eyes. When the majority of CEOs are women (or men who balance compassion with toughness) then healing will truly dominate caregiving. And eyes will become organs of hearing as well as seeing.  Continue reading

  • Days 176-180 – How Humanity is Won

    “I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me,” Ralph Ellison’s character says. “Life is to be lived, not controlled, and humanity is won by continuing to play in face of certain defeat. “When I discover who I… Continue reading

  • Days 169-173 – Meaningful Relationships

    The radical thing about Radical Loving Care is that the heart’s sensitivity, newly tuned to Joy, becomes exquisitely vulnerable to suffering. Pain is integral to meaningful relationships. Continue reading

  • Days 160-164 – The Only Path to Compassion

    The road to compassion runs through the city of pain. Pain burns unique brands into each of us. We experience agony differently so none of us ever knows the experience of another. Take note of the courage of star CEO… Continue reading

  • Days 153-157 – Men & Tears

    If you are ever present when a man cries you do not have to say anything. When we are allowed to hug again give him one. If not, say, “I am so glad you have the strength to shed tears.” Continue reading

  • Days 132-136 – The Enemies of Presence

     The most soul-enriching path is the hardest to choose: It is to sit with Fear. Watch it. Befriend it as a teacher that will illuminate truth. To listen to it as a guide to the Love we were meant to… Continue reading

  • Days 125-129 From Whom Did You Learn Love?

    My image of mom, “Final Days” ended up hanging in the Vanderbilt Art Gallery this past year. Write down who taught you love & how. Create something to honor that person. Avoid easy answers like, “My mom was great,” or… Continue reading

  • Days 118-122 – What Kübler-Ross Missed

    Holocaust survivor Victor Frankl said meaning flows from the work we do, the love we give & our courage in the face of suffering. Millions are rediscovering the rich meaning of a once matter-of-fact encounter: a loving hug. When that practice… Continue reading

  • Days 103-107 – Illusions

    The photograph is a harmless reflection. The President’s claim, on the edge of March, that “COVID-19 is a hoax” was an illusion that put millions of caregivers at risk. Supply shortages continue. Let’s honor our caregivers with facts & action not… Continue reading

  • Days 96-100 – Celebrating Caregivers in Song

    Please watch this video thank you and pass it along on your Facebook and/or Instagram page or via email. Thank you caregivers everywhere – now & always. Hallelujah! Continue reading