Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 60-61 How The “Poppies” Came To Be

    "The hills are alive with the sound of music." Rodgers and Hammerstein The story of the California poppy’s designation as the state flower in 1903 reveals an arduous struggle with setbacks along the way. The idea for selecting a state… Continue reading

  • Days 54-56 Hello, This Is God Calling…

    California weather has been unpredictably cool and rainy with fantastic cloud formations, green hills and clean crisp air. We took our dog for a brisk walk in awe of the surrounding beauty. It was a Monday, President’s Day and I… Continue reading

  • Days 47- 48 Compassion

      “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete."  -Jack Kornfield   As caregivers, we are very good at caring for others but when it comes to self-care; not always. Perhaps it is because we allow our reserves… Continue reading

  • Days 40-41 Widening Circles

        I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world.  I may not complete this last one but I will give myself to it.     I circle around God, around the primordial tower. I’ve… Continue reading

  • Days 33-34 – Response to Negativity

    Note: This reflection is offered by Terry Chapman "The love, kindnesses, and value we have given authentically to others will be our remaining treasures at the end of life.” – Steve Brunkhorst In today’s extremely challenging world with so many… Continue reading

  • Days 26 27 Our Temple

    The House of Belonging I awokethis morningin the gold lightturning this wayand that thinking fora momentit was onedaylike any other. Butthe veil had gonefrom mydarkened heartandI thought it must have been the quietcandlelightthat filled my room, it must have beenthe… Continue reading

  • Days 19-20 Something Precious

    I was introduced to Mary Oliver's marvelous poems by Erie Chapman through the years on this Journal. I recall the first time I experienced "Wild Geese." It was life changing! Wild Geese You do not have to be good.You do… Continue reading

  • Days 11-12 A Cold Winter’s Night

      THE WINTER OF LISTENING What is preciousinside us does notcare to be knownby the mindin ways that diminishits presence. What we strive forin perfectionis not what turns usinto the lit angelwe desire. What disturbsand then nourisheshas everythingwe need. What… Continue reading

  • Days 5-6 Hope

    Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul – and sings the tunes without the words and never stops at all. ~Emily Dickinson As we ring in the New Year I am reflecting on the idea of… Continue reading

  • Days 362-363 All that We Are

    The priest at my little faith community experienced a serious stroke earlier this year, followed by another intracranial bleed, additional complications, surgeries and a grim prognosis. Miracles do happen; prayers are answered.   Watching Peter’s miraculous progress month by month… Continue reading