Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • Days 40-41 Widening Circles

        I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world.  I may not complete this last one but I will give myself to it.     I circle around God, around the primordial tower. I’ve… Continue reading

  • Days 35-39 – Ole’s Message

    Radical Loving Care calls us to sacred listening – for caregivers to learn the language of the traumatized  before they speak of treatments. Healing begins with listening. Continue reading

  • Days 33-34 – Response to Negativity

    Note: This reflection is offered by Terry Chapman "The love, kindnesses, and value we have given authentically to others will be our remaining treasures at the end of life.” – Steve Brunkhorst In today’s extremely challenging world with so many… Continue reading

  • Days 28-32 – The Invisible Caregiver & the “I” Word

    Every leader should don a housekeeping uniform & work half-a-shift once a month with these “invisible” caregivers. They may discover a trait every leader needs & some have forgotten: humility. Continue reading

  • Days 26 27 Our Temple

    The House of Belonging I awokethis morningin the gold lightturning this wayand that thinking fora momentit was onedaylike any other. Butthe veil had gonefrom mydarkened heartandI thought it must have been the quietcandlelightthat filled my room, it must have beenthe… Continue reading

  • Days 20-24 – Fireside Prayers

    You are invited to a party you may rarely attend – a party where you still-dance reflections to the flutter of fireplace flames. In the hospital or hospice where you work lie acutely ill patients whose moments of silence may… Continue reading

  • Days 19-20 Something Precious

    I was introduced to Mary Oliver's marvelous poems by Erie Chapman through the years on this Journal. I recall the first time I experienced "Wild Geese." It was life changing! Wild Geese You do not have to be good.You do… Continue reading

  • Days 13-17 – Why Lovers Never Lose

      If you heal with love you always succeed, even when the patient dies. Lead with love & you will always “win” even if you get fired – for you will have lived Love. We get scared. We enjoy winning.  It is… Continue reading

  • Days 11-12 A Cold Winter’s Night

      THE WINTER OF LISTENING What is preciousinside us does notcare to be knownby the mindin ways that diminishits presence. What we strive forin perfectionis not what turns usinto the lit angelwe desire. What disturbsand then nourisheshas everythingwe need. What… Continue reading

  • Days 7-11 – The Ultimate Kidnapping

    God alone rescues us from Earth’s kidnapping & restores what has been missing – unconditional love.  Continue reading