Journal of Sacred Work

Terry Chapman

  • Days 170-171 The Gift of Fathering

    Fathers keep their children and family safe from all types of danger; from weather, wars, and any attacks from outside the home. They have provided family safety since Cave men guarded the entrance to their dwellings. They provide, often with… Continue reading

  • Days 107-108 Caregiver Renewal

    Note: Guest reflection by the high spirited and kind-hearted Terry Chapman! Now that we see light ahead of us in this tunneling virus, and feel somewhat better about our collective futures–what next?  How can we focus on positive, productive life… Continue reading

  • Days 332-333 Giving Thanks

    So very easy to give thanks when all goes well in our lives. But it takes quiet reflection to do so when our country is suffering severely in a Pandemic, and deep into a political chasm eclipsing our sacred values… Continue reading

  • Days 300-304 – Creativity: Where Does It Come From?

    I am forever encouraging people to do more than just split-second looking. Watch children create & you will rediscover the source of your own creativity. In these times, imagination can be our salvation. Continue reading

  • Days 284-285 The Worst of Times, The Best of Times

    Charles Dickens, in a Tale of Two Cities said, “It was the worst of times; it was the best of times”. Perhaps we are now living in a similar epoch as the virus, political upheaval, unemployment, and the environment crumbling… Continue reading

  • Days 313-314 The Wonder in Everyday

    Note: Guest Reflection by Terry Chapman PhD I’m sure you’ve seen the video of a jet plane in trouble as the oxygen masks drop to the terrified passengers below? Giving yourself oxygen first before giving it to kids or other… Continue reading

  • Days 222-223 Enlightened Caregiving!

    Note: Special guest reflection offered by Terry Chapman: I’m sure you’ve seen the short video that urges you, at the time of an airplane oxygen problem, to put on your mask first—then help your child or other needy person.  This… Continue reading

  • Military Service as Caregiving

    Note: Guest reflection by Terry Chapman: Last May, my son Daniel and I traveled by train to Gettysburg and Antietam Battlefields in PA and MD. The photo shows me saluting my 2nd Great Uncle Degrasse S. Chapman, who was killed… Continue reading

  • Days 165-166 Like Father, Like Sons!

    Note: Guest reflection by Terry Chapman. It has been said many times that “so goes the father, so goes the son”, and in my lifetime this has held true.  My father passed on to me the steady and non-judgmental love… Continue reading

  • Days 33-34 – Response to Negativity

    Note: This reflection is offered by Terry Chapman "The love, kindnesses, and value we have given authentically to others will be our remaining treasures at the end of life.” – Steve Brunkhorst In today’s extremely challenging world with so many… Continue reading