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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I was caught up in the busyness of the workday and missed getting outdoors for a change in scenery and a chance to re-energize. At days end, I exited the building accompanied by my friend Dina and we were suddenly overcome by the beauty of huge billowing clouds. Dina pulled out her phone and began…
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The old tracks are always easier. New thinking is only found on new pathways. Old patterns, including hatred, die hard because they seem easy. Why try Love? It is difficult, hard to learn & the only path worth taking.
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“Ours is not the task of fixing the entire world all at once, but of stretching out to mend the part of the world that is within our reach. Any small, calm thing that one soul can do to help another soul, to assist some portion of this poor suffering world, will help immensely.” ~Clarissa…
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We all have “disabilities,” some visible & some not. Braiding our disabilities with those of others creates level ground.
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Note: This reflection is offered by Guest Contributor, Terry Chapman Bravery has always been revered in all cultures though they may differ in their form and behaviors. The most obvious bit of bravery would be a mountain climber who takes the telling first step up their “Everest”. Contrast that with the brave action of a…
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Our soul is apparently “unknowable.” We rely on belief instead of scientific evidence. I believe that it exists beyond, & ultimately separate from, the bodies we occupy. Mystically, some credit listening to their unknowable soul as the source of their creativity or success. As Mary Oliver writes: “…Though I play at the edges of knowing,/…
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"The hills are alive with the sound of music." Rodgers and Hammerstein The story of the California poppy’s designation as the state flower in 1903 reveals an arduous struggle with setbacks along the way. The idea for selecting a state flower was born in 1884 when self-taught and renowned botanists John and Sarah Lemmon attended…
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California weather has been unpredictably cool and rainy with fantastic cloud formations, green hills and clean crisp air. We took our dog for a brisk walk in awe of the surrounding beauty. It was a Monday, President’s Day and I felt fortunate that my employer acknowledged this day as a holiday, aware that many colleagues…
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In difficult conversations, it is rarely about you. It is about the other. Seek the right balance of warmth & firmness. Use the Silver Rule as well as the Golden one & you can convert difficult conversations into sacred encounters.
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“If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete." -Jack Kornfield As caregivers, we are very good at caring for others but when it comes to self-care; not always. Perhaps it is because we allow our reserves to get too low. In healthcare, change, redesign, and innovation are occurring at lightening speed.…
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