Journal of Sacred Work

Liz sorensen Wessel

  • On Wings of Forgiveness

    On Wings of Forgiveness As summer breathes her warm airI feel winter's cold cutting deepTime's busy hands slow all motionI sit amidst wonderingsSadness washes through meIn waves that ebb and flow on sighs releaseI move to gather feelings into a… Continue reading

  • Hiding in Plain Site

      When the world feels hopeless and heartless,take a moment to look around.There are beautiful humans everywhere,often hiding in plain sight in cabs,on buses, in cafes, on trains, in libraries,on park benches, in laundromats, on subways.They may not be rich… Continue reading

  • I Honor the Place in You

    For a long time, I wondered why I felt like bowing when people showed their appreciation for the work that I’ve been privileged to do. What I’ve come to understand is that we who bow are probably — whether we… Continue reading

  • “The Tender Glance of God”

     As I reflect on the life work of Father Greg Boyle, it is clear to see that he is a saintly man. This week I had an opportunity to listen as Fr Boyle speak.  Father Boyle, is a Jesuit priest,… Continue reading

  • A life Well Lived-A Tribute to June van den Noort

    June van den Noort RN, a dear friend for over 40 years, dedicated her energies to the healing profession of hospice care. June was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and nurse who was always there to lend a helping… Continue reading

  • Making Music In The Heart

    The arrival of winter’s dark sky signals  communities around the world to look to the miracle of light as a sign of rebirth and a source of hope. We celebrate the promise of new life, and we recommit ourselves to… Continue reading

  • The Miracle of Kindness

    Kindness One never knowsHow far a word of kindness goes;One never seesHow far a smile of friendship flees.Down, through the years,The deed forgotten reappears. One kindly wordThe souls of many here has stirred.Man goes his wayAnd tells with every passing… Continue reading

  • Cultivating Gratitude

    I was listening to one of Tara Brach’s podcasts on cultivating gratitude this morning. I would like to share just a few pearls in what I heard. "There is an oft-quoted Taoist saying that every human life contains 10,000 joys… Continue reading

  • One Small Step

    One Small Step is a StoryCorp Program that invites two people who are stangers with differing political views to come togehter for a conversation about their lives not their politics. The beauty of these encounters is that sthe conversations are… Continue reading

  • Changing the Face of the Mountain

    Once upon a time, in a remote, unfriendly village that clung to the side of a mountain, there lived an old woman whose habits seemed strange to her neighbors.  Since the harsh winters kept most villagers huddled near their fireplaces,… Continue reading