Journal of Sacred Work
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Days 279-280 Summer Days
“Never lose an opportunity of seeing anything that is beautiful; for beauty is God's handwriting ~ a wayside sacrament. Welcome it in every fair face, in every fair sky, in every fair flower, and thank God for it as a… Continue reading
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Days 265-266 Serenity
May God grant me the serenityto accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.-Reinhold Niebuhr (1892-1971) I wonder how many of us have uttered these words in moments of despair; either… Continue reading
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Days 258-259: The Moon Swayed
"The sky is that beautiful old parchment in which the sun and the moon keep their diary."-Alfred Kreymborg, Old Manuscript. In reverence of blue moon rising and memories etched in sky's delicate parchment. T’was magical, watching her rise up, when she… Continue reading
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Days 251-252 “God, Beyond All Names”
What we see depends on the lens through which we look. What do you see when you gaze upon these two images of the world? … Continue reading
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Days 244-245: Movement is Life
Recently, I was speaking to a colleague about the meaning of her work as a physical therapist and she stated, "I embrace a philosophy that 'Movement is life.'" This idea resonated as I continued to reflect upon this throughout this… Continue reading
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Days 230-231: May You Walk In Softness
“There is a light in you which cannot die; whose presence is so holy that the world is sanctified because of you. All things that live bring gifts to you, and offer them in gratitude and gladness at your feet.… Continue reading
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Days 207-208: “Bless the Space between Us”
Celebrating the 9 year anniversary of The Journal of Sacred Work Continue reading
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Days 199-200 The Entering
The following poem captures the essence of hospice and home care so beautifully. The Entering We enter their lives, their homes A time of such turmoil and sadness And we witness to the most remarkable people that ever were. … Continue reading
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Days 192-193 Peace
As we enter into the Sabbath of this summer eve I wish you peace; deep abiding peace… and love. May we know and be peaceful. To make peace with whatever needs expression and to greet whatever feelings arise, no matter… Continue reading
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Days 145-146 Ever Present
I offer the following quotes from David Whyte’s book, “Consolations” as reflection on this Memorial Day weekend. “Friendship is a mirror to presence and a testament to forgiveness. Friendship not only helps us see ourselves through another’s eyes, but can… Continue reading
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