Journal of Sacred Work
Caregivers have superpowers! Radical Loving Care illuminates the divine truth that caregiving is not just a job. It is Sacred Work.
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To receive or bestow a blessing is a precious gift. Blessings are beautiful companions as we journey through life, and at various thresholds to herald us through to the next stage of our journey. Blessings encourage and strengthen us in times of change and transition, in celebratory occasions and in times of loss. Blessings invite…
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Big Lesson Today it feels so simple: we are here to take care of each other. How could we ever forget? As if soil could forget it is here to feed the trees. As if trees could forget they are here to feed the soil. How could anything ever get in the way of…
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National Home Care and Hospice Month is a time to honor the dedicated, compassionate caregivers who make a significant difference in the lives of clients, patients and the families in the communities they serve. We wish to recognize nurses, clinicians, therapists, social workers, chaplains, volunteers, aides, companions, servant leaders, and all home care professionals who…
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I offer these thoughts on thresholds from the late John O'Donohue. It seems our world is in a state of great change and challenge, uncertainty and distress, not only on a global level but in a very personal manner within our own spheres of influence. I hope O'Donohue's wisdom might speak to your heart on…
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Is not it odd that a sharp blow to a tiny part of us causes pain to every part of us?
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The challenges of caregiving can make it tough to stay positive all the time. Do not try to put on a happy face; rather gradually improve your outlook one step at a time.
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As some may be aware, recently I’ve been navigating the health care across the continuum of care with a friend in need of support. It is a somewhat perilous journey, one with many hills and valleys. Yet, amid the challenges, and in this time of need I am so encouraged by the gestures of kindness…
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Good Morning Friends, As you ease into this week-end, what I can offer are these three prayers that speak to my heart in the hopes that they might speak to yours as well. May we have the power of vision to look past both the specks inour own eyes and the outward appearance of other…
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“Liz, I want to go home. Are you taking me home? When are we leaving?” The mantra continues, no matter the response, the question continues. My dear friend’s anxiety and agitation waxes and wanes. What to do when the same question repeats over and over? After a while I find myself at a loss for…
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Peace Is This Moment Without Judgment Do you think peace requires an end to war?Or tigers eating only vegetables?Does peace require an absence fromyour boss, your spouse, yourself?…Do you think peace will come some in other place than here?Some other time than Now?In some other heart than yours? Peace is this moment without judgment.That is…
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