Journal of Sacred Work

Liz sorensen Wessel

  • The Power of One Smile Days 293-294

    This is one of my all-time favorite images of my grandson Cyrus. The sincerity of his thoughtfulness to pick dandelions and present them to me was such a sweet gesture that warms my heart to this day. For me, it… Continue reading

  • With Hearts Broken Days 286-287

    With Hearts Broken Spirit of Life, Source of all,to this beautiful placeto this hallowed timeand in the midst of this kindred companywe bring hearts broken yet again by senseless violence. This morning our thoughts are withall those in Israel, Palestine… Continue reading

  • The Thin Places Days 259-253

    Nature has so much to teach us,  if we let it! In Celtic spirituality there is reference to the "thin places" or a space in which we encounter the sacred.  Perhaps we come into a state of heightened awareness of… Continue reading

  • The Seeds You Plant Days 246-247

      " Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant." Robert Louis Stevenson Here are seven good things about work to think about and celebrate over Labor Day weekend: Work is an expression… Continue reading

  • 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

  • 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