Chaplains are tasked with meeting people at their most vulnerable, when they are confronted by the frailty of their bodies and the mortality of their souls. These are sacred moments, but ones that tend to be accompanied by sadness, grief, and pain.
"be willing to recognize the holiness holding its hand above our heads." Thank you for inspiring this reflection on weaving the sacred into the tapestry of our daily lives. Extending the sacred to the seemingly mundane aspects of our day has the potential to elevate our awareness and foster a sense of connection.
I love this idea Christine! I do a version of this before I work with clients (as a professional coach), but you’ve inspired me to give the gift of this practice to myself. I’m going to make a practice of blessing my own body on a daily basis--blessing my hands as I wash them, blessing my legs before a run, blessing my whole body as I shower. Thank you!
Oh I have never thought of blessing my legs before a run, that would be a lot better then me getting mad at them for feeling too heavy! Glad this post sparked some new practices for you and that you're sharing them here!
We take things for granted, we take people for granted by not noticing them in our day to day life and I will make sure I will notice them and validate them... validate their emotions, their words and their actions. That's what I do as a counselor and I will stack that habit all the more being conscious about my surrounding this year.
Loved the way you explained these acts of kindness in your article.
Yes, it is so worth the noticing! Next week I'll have a post on naming our own emotions (as a step torward being able to validate the emotions of others) I'm curious to get your feedback on it as a counselor!
This truly moved me! I remember my aunt telling me once, you can bless or baptize anyone. It isn’t reserved for the church. How can you bless someone today? “Make the ordinary holy.”
Makes me think of Psalm 90 - Lord, establish the work of our hands, a recurring prayer of mine. I think I’ll do it while washing my hands today!
That is the perfect prayer to go with it! Thanks for reading and trying out this practice!
Oh wow! That's a great verse you mentioned.👌
"be willing to recognize the holiness holding its hand above our heads." Thank you for inspiring this reflection on weaving the sacred into the tapestry of our daily lives. Extending the sacred to the seemingly mundane aspects of our day has the potential to elevate our awareness and foster a sense of connection.
Such lovely words! Thanks for reading and for all you do to support other writers!
I love this idea Christine! I do a version of this before I work with clients (as a professional coach), but you’ve inspired me to give the gift of this practice to myself. I’m going to make a practice of blessing my own body on a daily basis--blessing my hands as I wash them, blessing my legs before a run, blessing my whole body as I shower. Thank you!
Oh I have never thought of blessing my legs before a run, that would be a lot better then me getting mad at them for feeling too heavy! Glad this post sparked some new practices for you and that you're sharing them here!
We take things for granted, we take people for granted by not noticing them in our day to day life and I will make sure I will notice them and validate them... validate their emotions, their words and their actions. That's what I do as a counselor and I will stack that habit all the more being conscious about my surrounding this year.
Loved the way you explained these acts of kindness in your article.
Yes, it is so worth the noticing! Next week I'll have a post on naming our own emotions (as a step torward being able to validate the emotions of others) I'm curious to get your feedback on it as a counselor!
I love this and will stack this hand blessing every time I wash my hands for the next 24 hours. That should get it started in my life!
Yay! Lots of blessings for you! Thanks for commenting and restacking!
I speak often about rituals being habits made sacred. This was a beautiful reminder and story. Thank you.
Thanks for reading! And what a great line "rituals are habits made sacred!"
I have such fond memories of this as a resident. Thanks for reminder, Christine - will start to include this beautiful practice!
Ah, I have fond memories of you caring for others as a resident too! Thanks for reading!
This truly moved me! I remember my aunt telling me once, you can bless or baptize anyone. It isn’t reserved for the church. How can you bless someone today? “Make the ordinary holy.”
Thanks for reading and commenting. Your aunt sounds like a kindred spirit and a wise woman!