Journal of Sacred Work

Journal of Sacred Work

  • In Our Dreams Days 228-229

    "The day my mother died, I wrote in my journal, "A serious misfortune of my life has arrived." I suffered for more than one year after the passing away of my mother. But one night, in the highlands of Vietnam,… Continue reading

  • Thousands Days 221-222

      Thousands Better than a thousand meaningless statementsIs one meaningful word, Which having been heardBrings peace. Better than a thousand meaningless versesIs one meaningful line of verseWhich having been heard, Brings peace. Better than a thousand meaningless versesIs one meaningful… Continue reading

  • The Light Within: Days 214-215

      The longer i live, the more deeply i learn that love — whether we call it friendship or family or romance — is the work of mirroring and magnifying each other's light. — Maria Poplova    One discovers the… Continue reading

  • Living in the Present Moment Days 207-208

    Last week we gathered together to celebrate a dear friend’s 82nd birthday.  She is afflicted with Alzheimer’s disease. Although she did not remember her friends, many who she had worked with, they reminisced with her and shared fond memories of… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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