Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 259-260 Within the Light

    It’s as if you are having a bad dream that you just can’t wake up from and I’ve entered into your dream to accompany you on this journey.  We both laughed amid the confusion that accompanies memory loss, and my… Continue reading

  • Days 251-252 Devotion

    Note: This marvelous Reflection is offered by Terry Chapman  Photo of Shackleton leaving Elephant Island to seek help  Care giving of all kinds can be seen as a loving act, whether it takes place in a hospital, a home, or… Continue reading

  • Days 244-245 Something Precious

    "I would see you as my friend, / That I may remember you are a part of me / And come to know myself." -Course in Miracles Prayer of the Person The person across from you is the greatest miracle and… Continue reading

  • Days 237-238 Your Smile

      Recently, friends have gifted me with flowering plants on occasions such as birthdays, or from students who wish to express appreciation and co-workers who manifest love through kind gestures. A year ago, my dear friend June gave me the… Continue reading

  • Days 230-231 A Summer Garden

    Leaves and Blossoms Along the Way: A Poem by Mary Oliver If you’re John Muir you want trees to live among. If you’re Emily, a garden will do. Try to find the right place for yourself. If you can’t find… Continue reading

  • Days 223-224 Acceptance

    Note: Special thanks to Terry Chapman for offering this meaningful reflection BIRD SPIRITUALITY! Artist James Marsh What can we learn from our winged friends? First, we can learn how to soar above everyday concerns and boredom by honoring our daily… Continue reading

  • Days 218-219 Blessing; Are You

    May the road rise to meet you,May the wind be always at your back.May the sun shine warm upon your face,The rains fall soft upon your fields.And until we meet again,May God hold you in the palm of his hand.… Continue reading

  • Days 211-212 A Holy Hallelujah

    Whoever has learned how to listen to trees no longer wants to be a tree. He wants to be nothing except what he is. That is home. That is happiness.” -Herman Hesse A mighty tree is as welcoming as a treasured… Continue reading

  • Days 204-205 Life Is…

        The home is the most intimate setting to receive healthcare. Caregivers (clinicians; we are all caregivers, one to another) who go into a person’s home to provide care, enter as stranger and quickly become relied upon as a… Continue reading

  • Days 97-198 You Can Make the Mountains Ring

    "If you hear the song I sing You will understand (listen!) You hold the key to love and fear All in your trembling hand Just one key unlocks them both It's there at you command" Excerpt from the song, "Get… Continue reading