Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • What Sparked Joy Today?

    What did you really see this day? Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • What’s in the Frame?

    The years we have lived are already painted and framed. The years ahead? A blank canvas. Continue reading

  • 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

  • Be Still And Know…

    One stillness-practice to NOTICE breathing. To exhale noise and breathe in peace. To be still and know. Try it now. Continue reading

  • Honoring A life Well Lived

      Recently, I shared a little about my journey drawing mandalas as a spiritual art form. One of the ways it has helped me is in times of grief. I discovered drwaing as a medium  to process my grief as… Continue reading

  • Finding Hope

      When the world feels hopeless and heartless, take a moment to look around. There are beautiful humans everywhere, often hiding in plain sight in cabs, on buses, in cafes, on trains, in libraries, on park benches, in laundromats, on… Continue reading

  • Courage? August 5-9

    Male energy starts wars. Female energy heals. On August 6, pioneering battlefield nurse Susie King Taylor would have turned 126. Take a moment to honor her Radical Loving Care™. Continue reading

  • The Center of the Universe

    For those who keep company with us through this Journal, we thank you! Through the years, I have discovered expression of my spirituality through drawing Mandalas which offers endless possibilities. If you are curious about the name mandala, it is… Continue reading