Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • Days 18-22 How Art Trains Caregivers

    While FaceTiming with my daughter she demonstrated how modern day portrait photography is lifted to fine art when the photographer has trained their eye so well that they create as artists.   She made this image of me with a… Continue reading

  • Days 16-17 Every Loving Thought Is True

    "Each day a thousand treasures come to me with every passing moment. I am blessed with gifts throughout the day, in value far beyond all things of which I can conceive.  A brother smiles upon another, and my heart is… Continue reading

  • Days 11-15 The Nurse on the Roof & The Golden Thread

    One hundred thirteen years ago this visiting nurse wore The Golden Thread of Radical Loving Care. The same thread now illuminates your hands.   Continue reading

  • Days 9-10 Peace Prayer

    The sadness, pain, anger outrage, no doubt emotions are running strong and it is important to acknowledge and express truth. Yet, let's us remember a deeper truth of who we are and work towards unity and reconciliation. Violence begets violence,… Continue reading

  • Days 4-8 – A Red Wheelbarrow & A Wind Poem Meditation

     One day this past summer I noticed effect the wind was having on the Mexican field grass in my neighbor’s yard, walked over, filmed it &, with Dr. Williams whispering in my heart, made both a still picture & a… Continue reading

  • Days 361-365 Last Words

     Caregivers, particularly in hospices, are often witnesses to final utterances. One doctor offers his mother’s memorable last words. Continue reading

  • Day 361-362 The Star of Bethlehem

    The Star of Bethlehem Spiritual traditions interpret December as the season the sun arrives late and leaves early. This greater darkness brings with it a sense of our own vulnerability. December 21st is the longest night of the year and… Continue reading

  • Days 355-359 – Citizens of Imagi-Nation

    Who personifies light for you? Invite them to your Imagi-Nation. The real world has no power there. No police can arrest you. Let love rule & you will be free.  Continue reading

  • Days 353-354 The Miracle of Light

    For everything there is a season. With the arrival of winter’s dark sky, communities around the world look to the miracle of light as a sign of rebirth and a source of hope. We celebrate the promise of new life… Continue reading

  • Days 347-348 “The Work of Christmas”

    The Work of Christmas When the song of the angels is stilled,When the star in the sky is gone,When the kings and princes are home,When the shepherds are back with their flock,The work of Christmas begins:To find the lost,To heal… Continue reading