Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • Days 259-260 We May Be Sure

    Whatever happens in my life I must believe that somewhere, in the mess and madness of it all, there is a sacred potential- a possibility for wondrous redemption in the embracing of all that is. For in the unfolding of… Continue reading

  • Days 252-253 Essence

     “When your absence is felt, your presence is the essence and it makes a difference.” -Michael Bassey Johnson It seems that a person’s true essence crystalizes at the end of one’s life. We see more clearly, threads woven in each… Continue reading

  • Days 224-225 Her Blessing

       Magdalene’s Blessing You hardly imagined standing here, everything you ever loved suddenly returned to you looking you in the eye and calling your name. And now you do not knowhow to abide this ache in the center of your… Continue reading

  • Days 195-196 A Blessing for Light

    A Blessing for Light by John O’Donohue Continue reading

  • Days 187-189 – A Journey Within

    “When I am silent, I fall into the place where everything is music.” –Rumi Before starting out on any journey it is important to set an intention, to bring forward the sacred prayer of your heart. It is recommended that… Continue reading

  • Day 186 – Fourth of July Greeting

    "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…" I hope all American's will… Continue reading

  • Days 180-181 – What Is the Shape of Empathy?

    “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our… Continue reading

  • Days 173-174 – Our Hands

    So much of what we experience is through touch. A baby discovers the world through tactile feel. A mother’s hands gently gather her baby in to nourish and comfort in the warmth of her arms. A friend extends hands to secure… Continue reading

  • Days 160-161 Beauty

                                                      This is our purpose; it is why we are here. In the age of innocence,… Continue reading

  • Days 153-154 – “A Rainbow in Someone’s Cloud”

    Thank you, Maya   A great soul passed from our world this week yet, her glorious Light holds an eternal flame. Maya Angelou, beloved human being, mother and gracious friend of many. Although celebrated for her good works as a… Continue reading