Journal of Sacred Work

Tara Brach

  • Loved Into Being

    As we near the end of International Women's month, I came across this collage that I made in my little art journal some time ago. These are just a few of the women who have inspired me or touched my… 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

  • The Greatest Hitter In The World Days 265-266

    “I do have reasons for hope: our clever brains, the resilience of nature, the indomitable human spirit, and above all, the commitment of young people when they're empowered to take action.”~Jane Goodall Inner conversations are going on all the time… 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

  • Sailing On the Wings of Love: Days 211-212

      In times of sudden danger most people call out, "O my God!"Why would they keep doing this if it didn't help?Only a fool keeps going back where nothing happens. The whole world lives within a safeguarding, fishinside waves, birds… Continue reading

  • Days 299-300 There Is A Season

    “Tears are prayers too. They travel to God when we cannot speak.” Unknown Autumn days of golden hues, honey dripped leaves burnt orange and blazing red, culminating in her magnificent essence. You watch as her leaves feather softly to earth,… Continue reading

  • Days 292-293 Vermont Twilight

    Twilight is an enchanting space of neither day or night but an in between space of light and darkness. She offers us an invitation to pause as sun disappears behind the curvature of mountain's strength. Especially lovely, is how light… Continue reading

  • Days 97-198 You Can Make the Mountains Ring

    "If you hear the song I sing You will understand (listen!) You hold the key to love and fear All in your trembling hand Just one key unlocks them both It's there at you command" Excerpt from the song, "Get… Continue reading

  • Days 164-165 A Mosaic Heart

      "Anything Good in life comes from love." ~Haifa Bint Kadi Mosaic Heart A fully living heart In the passing of time And love, and loss Breaks and stretches Heals and shatters. Striated, scarred, Misshapen, resilient Until finally it assimilates Its… Continue reading

  • Days 142-143 Being Held

    If the only prayer you ever say in your entire life is thank you, it will be enough. -Meister Eckhart  In times of sudden danger most people call out, "O my God!" Why would they keep doing this if it… Continue reading