Erie Chapman Foundation
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My New Best Friend
I fondly recall taking my grandchildren to the park when they were young. I especially remember Starling at age four having fun at the playground. On the way home she would excitedly tell me " Grandma I made new best… Continue reading
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“The Complete Book of Caregiving”
One cartoon says it all about caregiving. Continue reading
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Just for you!
"Feeling particularly cranky because of the unbearable heat and humidity, I was ready to pick a fight with anybody I encountered on my walk to a drugstore on the Upper West Side. So I was ready to put my mental… Continue reading
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Finding Joy in Mixed “Realities”?
Surreal art, where recognizable things are rearranged and fantasized, can open new pathways to joy. Continue reading
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The Way of One
The Way of One We do make a difference. One heart and one life at a time. We seek to remember that blessing comes in meeting the authentic call of the moment with greater compassion. There are always inner voices… Continue reading
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What Sparked Joy Today?
What did you really see this day? Continue reading
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Does Blame Block Forgiveness?
Blame blocks forgiveness. When a caregiver stops blaming a patient, a co-worker or anyone else, relief flows both ways. Continue reading
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Music to Soothe the Soul
Music has an extraordinary power to create magical experiences that can make our spirits soar. l had one such experience years ago when I was working as a home health nurse. It was raining heavily and I was driving to… Continue reading
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What’s in the Frame?
The years we have lived are already painted and framed. The years ahead? A blank canvas. Continue reading
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A Special Presentation for Caregivers
Waterfalls are restful because of their profound natural energy. They do no laboring, have no bills, no worries or troubles. They do not even know their names. They just are. Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 