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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When we love a person, we accept them exactly as is: the lovely with the unlovely, the strong with the fearful, the true mixed in with the façade, and of course, the only way we can do it is by accepting ourselves that way. ~ Fred Rogers In this season of our lives we…
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As I continue to reflect on my pilgrimage experience in Le Puy France and the impact it has had on my life, I believe it will continue to reveal itself over time. Nearing the end of our journey we particpated in an exercise in which we each looked back over our journey and notes and…
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Journeying on a pilgrimage removes us from many of the aspects of our daily lives that help to shape our identity to include our family, friends, work and other endeavors. This stepping away invites us to center ourselves as we enter into a unique experience as seekers on a spiritual journey. Nine of us had…
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What is it about a mother's love that warms our heart when we remember that she always wanted the best for us? This Mother's Day, enhance your caregiving by recalling your mother's loving care of you. We know that when we commit to giving loving care to someone, be they a familymember, friend, or neighbor,…
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In a destructive hurricane in 1982, chickens were released from the captivity of coops across farms in Kauai, HI. Since then, chickens have roamed free on the island and there is a law that protects them from harm. We are vacationing in Kauai and just outside the patio door there is a mother hen and…
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“Give your hands to service and your heart to love.” Mother Teresa In an age where artificial intelligence is increasingly integrating into the realm of healthcare by taking on responsibilities of caregivers, Erie’s poignant reflection points out that “the value of human hands and hearts is threatened.” The following reflection is an excerpt from a…
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EARTHDAY.ORG grew out of the first Earth Day in 1970, and is now the world’s largest recruiter to the environmental movement, working with more than 150,000 partners in over 192 countries to drive positive action for our planet. OUR VISION FOR CHANGE “Our world needs transformational change. It’s time for the world to hold…
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"Be The Reason Someone Smiles." ~Roy T. Bennett One smile has the power to… Calm fears. Soften stone walls. Warm a cold heart. Invite a new friend. Mimic a loving hug. Beautify the bearer. Lighten heavy loads. Promote good deeds. Brighten a gloomy day. Comfort a grieving spirit. Offer hope to the forlorn. Send a…
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How did they knowit was time to push up through the long-wintered soil? How did they knowit was the moment to resurrect,while thick layers of stubborn icestill pressed the bleak ground flat? But the tulips knew. They came, rising strongly,a day after the ice died. There’s a hope-filled place in methat also knows when to…
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Prayers for peace. Offered by Liz Sorensen WesselBackground mandala by ~liz
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