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The Beauty of Orchids: A Caregivers’ Reflection
Sometimes, on special occasions, I’ve been gifted with a beautiful orchid. Yet once the blossoms fell, the plant would soon follow. Over time, I found myself offering outward gratitude while inwardly cringing; Oh no, I’m going to kill another orchid.… Continue reading
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It Matters Where We Stand
Robin Wall Kimmerer, a renowned Potawatomi botanist, professor, and author of Braiding Sweetgrass and The Serviceberry, beautifully intertwines Indigenous wisdom with scientific knowledge. Through her work, she invites us to reconsider our relationship with the living world. Rather than viewing… Continue reading
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Unseen Acts of Caregiver Courage – Two Stunning Stories
Two Stunning Stories Stories that are shocking elsewhere are so commonplace in hospitals that their meaning is often lost. I re-raise the stories below as remarkable examples of two different kinds of courage. Some I witnessed during my career-long practice… Continue reading
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The Gift of A Letter
Today I received a text from a dear friend. She wrote: “Thinking of you. I hope this note finds you well. Today would have been June’s birthday. We spent many of her birthdays together. It’s interesting—I’m currently reading a book… Continue reading
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Who’s Listening?
If “pearls of wisdom” were real gems any caregiver who listened to our alumni’s lives would be rich. We amassed vast collections of these pearls. Now, we offer them at no cost. Who’s taking them? All that wisdom. But who’s… Continue reading
Journal of Sacred Work 