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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“What does society do with those of us who are “different?” Who determines the “norm” from which the rest of us are excluded?”
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“When your absence is felt, your presence is the essence and it makes a difference.” -Michael Bassey Johnson It seems that a person’s true essence crystalizes at the end of one’s life. We see more clearly, threads woven in each others lives to create unique and intricate designs. As our lives cross we may not…
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No one has written more powerfully about becoming invisible, a walking ghost, then Ralph Ellison. In Invisible Man his angry protagonist says, “I am invisible, understand, simply because people refuse to see me." The marginalized millions of the world understand. They live lives of being ignored to the point of not being seen at…
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"A golden thread of loving care connects us all." -Erie Chapman August 26 was Mother Teresa's birthday and what better way to honor her memory then to celebrate Radical Loving Care and the contributions of caregiver's from around the world. My mind is flooded with images so many caregivers who inspire me with their generous…
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Because August 26 is International Caregivers Day (created by the Journal to celebrate caregivers everywhere) we are adding this recognition to this week’s essay on the ocean. “Were you born from the earth or is it the sea that brought you to life?…Time is stuck to the earth. The ocean is as fluid as eternity.”…
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Is anything you do every truly complete? How many things have you discarded as unfinished & thus missed the muffled voice of their song?
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“Other than hopelessness, humiliation may the hardest brew to swallow. It is the fire the ego fears most.” – Erie “Chip” Chapman
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“Medicine can cure. Only love can ignite your greatest energy – the healing power that lives in your heart. .” -Erie Chapman
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Magdalene’s Blessing You hardly imagined standing here, everything you ever loved suddenly returned to you looking you in the eye and calling your name. And now you do not knowhow to abide this ache in the center of your chest where a door slams shut and swings open at the same time, turning on…
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“Arrogance is as insidious as ego is natural. Arrogance seeks attention at the expense of others. Ego appreciates attention honestly earned. Wisdom does not allow joy to be determined by praise or blame.” – Erie Chapman
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