Journal of Sacred Work

Erie Chapman

  • Days 80-83 – Open Forum

    Holy Week is a time during which Christians and others may celebrate the entire range of feelings through the experience of the enduring Christian narrative. Our hope is that caregivers will share their thoughts in this space by clicking on… Continue reading

  • Day 78 – Glimmers

    Ultimately, visual art, whether as painting, silhouettes, photographs or movies, is about perception. How do we, as caregivers, see each other and our patients? Have we trained our hearts to see the rich layers that exist within each person we… Continue reading

  • Day 77 – How Art Awakens us to be Human

    This is why all caregivers need to stay in touch with art. And it’s why it’s worth taking a glance at a five minute video of a community of actors who decide to challenge the routine of everyday by creating… Continue reading

  • Day 71 – A Clinic Called Hope

    We all find energy and courage in different places. The best energy may come from the same place. Continue reading

  • Day 70 – The Box

    There’s a concept psychologists and organizational analysts have understood for a long time that can help all of us. It’s the idea that when we become angry or exceptionally emotional, our cognitive abilities are altered. In other words, our usual… Continue reading

  • Day 69 – Wondering

    it’s injustice, as I see it, that leaves me wondering. What I wonder is, why can’t we follow Mother Theresa’s blessing? And why can’t I, as one of the lucky people in the world, do more to relieve the anguish… Continue reading

  • Day 65 – Courage and Choice

    Love requires courage. And courage is one of the most human choices we can make. Continue reading

  • Day 65 – The Courage to Love

    It takes so much courage to live Love, And it is the only worthwhile thing we do. Continue reading

  • Day 64 – The Challenge of Creating a Loving Culture

    Every leader should be out there every day working alongside his or her staff. It is the first line staff who deliver care. And the presence of leadership on the front lines is the most powerful symbol there is that… Continue reading

  • Day 63 – Finding the Right Distance

    Only the best caregivers know when to move forward and when to stay back. Continue reading