Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 250-251 A Reversal of Thought

    I am discovering that in sharing ones' story, which often stems from adversity and the wisdom gleaned from the experience, a persons' light filled essence is revealed.  This is a true gift to behold. To share our truth with another,… Continue reading

  • Days 242-244 Prayer for Peace

      Be generous in prosperity, and thankful in adversity.   Be fair in thy judgement, and guarded in thy speech.   Be a lamp unto those who walk in darkness, and a home to the stranger.   Be eyes to… Continue reading

  • Days 236-237 Never Forgotten

      WHERE MANY RIVERS MEET All the water below me came from above.All the clouds living in the mountains gave it to the rivers, who gave it to the sea, which was their dying. And so I float on cloud become water, central… Continue reading

  • Days 230-231 Turning Our Time on Earth into Gold

    Earth into Gold O You who change earth into gold.And out of other earth made the father of humankind,Change my mistakes and forgetfulness into knowledgeJalil al-Din Rumi (1207-1273, Persia) It is easy it is to find fault with others, to… Continue reading

  • Days 222-223 Enlightened Caregiving!

    Note: Special guest reflection offered by Terry Chapman: I’m sure you’ve seen the short video that urges you, at the time of an airplane oxygen problem, to put on your mask first—then help your child or other needy person.  This… Continue reading

  • Days 215-216 A Holy Chalice

    When I think of peace I think of a world where people are no longer brutalized on account of such accidents such as birth as sex, race religion, or nationality. For me, peace is a way of structuring human relationships… Continue reading

  • Days 208-209 Rest In God

    Throughout antiquity hummingbirds have stirred the imagination with legends and folklore that are steeped in meaning and wonder. Images of these delicate winged beings are seen as healers and the bearers of love, good luck and joy in the Native… Continue reading

  • Days 201-202 Sometimes Even the Moon Needs to Rest

    One of the goals of the JSW is to offer a space for respite for caregivers who may visit for a momentary pause of reflection. I offer this blessing in a spirit of hospitality & gratitude to you for your… Continue reading

  • Days 193-194 You Tell Me…

    We’ve all heard the riddles, “Why did the chicken cross the road?” Still, I was startled to encounter a rooster actually walking across a four-lane road. I watched with trepidation mixed with awe. Perhaps because it was a Sunday afternoon,… Continue reading

  • Military Service as Caregiving

    Note: Guest reflection by Terry Chapman: Last May, my son Daniel and I traveled by train to Gettysburg and Antietam Battlefields in PA and MD. The photo shows me saluting my 2nd Great Uncle Degrasse S. Chapman, who was killed… Continue reading