Erie Chapman
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Days 166-167 – One Foot In Front of the Other
Mothers are our first caregivers. Continue reading
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Day 161 – Third Anniversary!
The purpose of the Journal has always been to provide a place of rest, inspiration and, sometimes, provocation, for caregivers. Continue reading
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Day 160 – The Miracle of Presence
Appreciation of the notion of how difficult it is for caregivers to be fully present in this moment may come from asking ourselves how often we do this now. Continue reading
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Day 159 – The Miracle of Radical Loving Care
Most of us learn about Love from our first caregiver, our mother. Continue reading
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Days 156-158 – Our Childhood Vision
And it takes energy and courage to choose to renew the best of our dreams as we live through our one lifetime. Continue reading
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Days 154 – Who Cleans Up?
The people who clean up have difficult work and low pay. What we can do, at least, is find some time to thank them for their work – to actually stop a housekeeper in the hall and express your appreciation. Continue reading
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Day 153 – Happy Mysteries
Somehow, beauty often lives in the most unlikely surroundings. Hospitals are not perceived like art museums. Yet, masterpieces are created in them every day. Continue reading
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Day 152 – Revealing the Light in Others
What every great charity leader does is to reveal the light in co-workers so that others may see it. They do this by recognizing the gifts of others, affirming them, and trumpeting this music into the broader world. Continue reading
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Days 149-151 – Weekend Meditation
The rain that grays the forest finds yellow wings that dart & weave. Continue reading
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Day 147 – Presence to the Depressed
Depression has few friends” – Erie Chapman Continue reading