Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman Foundation

  • 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

  • Does Life Guarantee Joy?

    Suffering comes to us all. But we have to work to find happiness. Judy Herendeen is one who has helped others on their journey to joy. Continue reading

  • Why Abandon “the Box?” Einstein’s Most Useful Advice

    How many arguments could be resolved if we tried a new approach instead of repeating the old pattern that has never worked? Continue reading

  • The Seemingly Impossible

    I would like to share this inspiring true story with you. Mary is a dedicated social worker who lives love. She brings families and community support together to make the seemingly impossible, possible. For example, she worked with a hospital… Continue reading

  • The Light Within Us

    "Reverend Otis Moss (senior pastor at Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago) tells a story about a time when he and his church were under attack, some years ago. They were receiving dozens of death threats every week, “We’re… Continue reading

  • “Goodbye, you who are always leaving me…”

    Aging floods us with goodbyes. And the absent are lit ships illuminating memories.How much could Collins poetry enrich your days? Continue reading