Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • Days 268-269 A Good Trait

    In recent weeks since my mom’s death I have been honoring her memory by contacting relatives and friends to say hello and to reminisce a little. I have found these conversations to be of great solace. I recognize the necessity… Continue reading

  • Day 262: International Day of Peace

    Today, at 12:00 pm people across the globe will pause in silence and in meditation with One Thought uniting us all; peace. Peace within, peace above, peace below and peace all around us. Peace… "International Day of Peace (“Peace Day”)… Continue reading

  • Days: 261-262 For Love

    For Love of the World~by Charlotte Tall Mountain For the love of a tree,  she went out on a limb. For the love of the sea,  she rocked the boat. For the love of the earth,  she dug deeper. For… Continue reading

  • Days 259-260 We May Be Sure

    Whatever happens in my life I must believe that somewhere, in the mess and madness of it all, there is a sacred potential- a possibility for wondrous redemption in the embracing of all that is. For in the unfolding of… Continue reading

  • Days 252-253 Essence

     “When your absence is felt, your presence is the essence and it makes a difference.” -Michael Bassey Johnson It seems that a person’s true essence crystalizes at the end of one’s life. We see more clearly, threads woven in each… Continue reading

  • Days 231-232 Love Holds Us

    “You know what music is? God’s little reminder that there’s something else besides us in this universe; harmonic connection between all living beings, everywhere, even the stars.”  From August Rush; Robin Williams Music is its own prayer. Love holds our… Continue reading

  • Days 224-225 Her Blessing

       Magdalene’s Blessing You hardly imagined standing here, everything you ever loved suddenly returned to you looking you in the eye and calling your name. And now you do not knowhow to abide this ache in the center of your… Continue reading

  • Days 217-218 Two Languages

    “What if it turns out that faith is truly existential, not a leap of faith, which is actually a leap to belief, but a reality, already there for us to notice and accept?”  Paul Martin  As I read Paul Martin’s… Continue reading

  • Days 195-196 A Blessing for Light

    A Blessing for Light by John O’Donohue Continue reading

  • Days 187-189 – A Journey Within

    “When I am silent, I fall into the place where everything is music.” –Rumi Before starting out on any journey it is important to set an intention, to bring forward the sacred prayer of your heart. It is recommended that… Continue reading