Erie Chapman Foundation
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Days 221-222 “The Greatest Gifts of All”
Throughout history, there have been many spiritual leaders that we can look to for encouragement and inspiration in troubling times. It helps to reflect upon some of these greats now and again. As a child I recall watching "Mister Roger's… Continue reading
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Days 216-220 – The Truth Tellers & The Rule Breakers
“I was never more hated than when I tried to be honest,” Ralph Ellison wrote. If truth matters why does expressing it often require exceptional courage? We want to be loved, not hated. We want to be praised, not punished.… Continue reading
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Days 214-215 The Weavers
“So, I say to you, walk with the wind, brothers and sisters, and let the spirit of peace and the power of everlasting love be your guide.” John Lewis There is no denying that there is great turmoil in our… Continue reading
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Days 202-208 – …When all that is left of me is love…
What better legacy can we leave at our funerals than these words from “Epitaph” by Merrit Malloy: “And when all that is left of me is love; give me away.” Continue reading
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Days 200-201 An Ascending Angel
In times of grieving our words tend to ring hollow. When a person dies, it is hardest for those who are left behind. Yet, I imagine our loved ones would want us to be happy and go on living.… Continue reading
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Day 198-199 End of the Week Art Appreciation
Here a poem (including one minute reading) that you can listen to & see as well as read – Art meant to enlighten your life as a caregiver. Continue reading
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Days 195-199 – The Quiet Heart of Humility
Humility runs so against the grain of western thinking that it requires daily practice to live it, to weave it into living love, to ease closer to peace. Continue reading
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Days 193-194 A Call to Unite: Message from His Holiness the Dalai Lama
As we experience discomfort in this time, let’s begin to dream of a new normal, a new normal that addresses the weaknesses and problems that were going unaddressed in the old normal. If we’re wise, we won’t go back; we’ll… Continue reading
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Days 188-191 – Changing Bitter Harvests To Blessings
Disrespect wounds Humanity. Honor what you have had with work & relationships. Instead of blocking memories grieve & celebrate. Thank your lucky stars for how they shined on you for awhile. If you can do that magic trick, you will convert… Continue reading
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