Journal of Sacred Work
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For the Love of Mother Earth Day 2023-204
Prayer of Blessing May the love of life fill our hearts.May the love of earthbring joy to heaven.May the love of selfdeepen our souls.May the love of neighborheal our world.As nations, as peoples, as families this daymay the love of… Continue reading
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Don’t Squander Summer! Days 195-201
"Don't Squander Summer!" The above words come to mind, spoken by a wonderful mentor. Another friend say’s, “this will be my best summer ever!, my best Christmas", etc. as it is how she lives her life. Someone who lives with… Continue reading
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Greater than The Light of One Days 188-189
“Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.” I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading
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A Candles Light Days 188-189
“Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.” I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading
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Healing & Hope
Today, I offer a simple prayer. To the God of our own understanding, the spirit with whom we commune this morning – we ask that our minds be open, our hearts welcoming, our arms embracing. We lift up those whose… Continue reading
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In the heartlands of our lives Days 153-154
The Story Teller At the heart of every story there lives a story teller. Listen in to your heart as a child listens to her favorite story – anticipating every word carried by every emotion wide open to surprise and… Continue reading
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The Gift of Accompaniment Days 138-139
During the month of May, we have an opportunity to highlight the vocation of nursing. As I began reflecting back on my nursing journey and where it has led me, I penned these thoughts in the wee hours of the… Continue reading
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Day 131 A Day of Remembering
Recently when I went shopping to to pick out a birthday card for a friend, I could help but notice the huge display of Mother’s Day cards. I felt a sudden pang of sadness that I no longer have the… Continue reading
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Fall in Love with Mother Earth: Days 110-111
Immersed in thought about what I might share today, I was caught by surprise. A blessing arrives unearned, unbidden to awaken my spirit. Glorious birdsong, a capella moment, a majestic sympnony begins in revelry reaching a crescendo and then softening… Continue reading
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Every Day is Earth DAY! Days 102-103
Spring is a time when we begin to experience the miraculous beauty of rebirth and new life all around us. The month of April is dedicated to Mother Earth and to raising awareness of the importance of caring for the… Continue reading
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