Journal of Sacred Work

Liz sorensen Wessel

  • Days 263-264 Wholeheartedly

    The only truth I know is Love. Continue reading

  • Days 256-257 Whether Or Not to Tell

    Cultural sensitivity and considerations at end of life Continue reading

  • Days 249-250 She Dreamed of Beautiful Angels

    The following story was written by a nurse colleague, Dayna Ayala RN My great grandma was diagnosed with lung cancer and shortly after was admitted to hospice. Most of the time she didn’t have any pain and after a few… Continue reading

  • Days 242-243 Tag You’re It!

    Remember playing tag when you were a kid? What a fun game that sparked squeals of laughter and exuberant bursts of energy. Recently, I watched a PBS documentary that highlighted the salient experiences of people living with autism spectrum. Each… Continue reading

  • Days 235-237 International Caregiver Day

    August 26, Mother Teresa’s birthday is International Caregiver’s Day Continue reading

  • Days 228-229 “May Your Spirit Soar”

    May your spirit soar throughout the vast cathedral of your being. May your mind whirl joyful cartwheels of creativity. May your heart sing sweet lullabies of timelessness.                          … Continue reading

  • Days 221-222 Move

    I listened to a thought-provoking interview with Krista Tippet, ONBeing as she interviewed psychiatrist, Bessel van de Kolk. He spoke of an experience early in his career, which led him to his fascination and research in trauma work. Years ago,… Continue reading

  • Days 207-208 “I Know You by Heart”

    Bit by bit Mary has lost her ability to do any of the most basic aspects of self-care. Her world has narrowed within the confines of the four walls of her room. Restricted to bed she relies on her husband… Continue reading

  • Days 193-194 Because

    A Blessing - By Duncan Ferguson Because the earth is fragile, go carrying it in caring hands. Because the world is poor and starving, go with bread. Because the world is in danger, go with hope. Because the world is living lies,… Continue reading

  • Days 186-187 Beloved

    “And did you get what/you wanted from this life, even so?/ I did/ And what did you want?/to call myself beloved, to feel myself beloved on the earth.” -Raymond Carver   A prayer by "Ann" called, “The Holiness that Pervades… Continue reading