Sacred Story Hub
An archive of sacred moments shared by people from around the globe
Martha Quinn, MPH
Director, Sacred Story Hub
University of Michigan School of Public Health
Welcome to the Sacred Story Hub
A repository of personal accounts and stories of sacred moments told by those who have experienced them. The Sacred Story Hub features shared moments between patients and their healthcare providers which may occur organically at times of crisis, great joy, or during quiet times. Sharing stories can provide support, encourage understanding, foster connections, inspire others, and create change.
Featured Stories
“I looked in the rearview mirror and the other driver got in his truck and left. I wish I had walked over to him and asked, “What did you see?” I would have loved to have had his perspective but maybe I wasn’t supposed to talk to him; maybe I was just supposed to absorb it and have faith and believe that something like this could actually happen.”
“For those eighteen minutes, Kumiko reminded me how we might embrace the imminent depths of our humanity. That we could, without words, stop our skirting across the superficiality of life and tap into something greater than ourselves...”
“The thing I appreciate most about sacred moments is how spontaneous they are. Most often I’ll be rounding, just going through my daily routine, and then the opportunity unexpectedly coalesces.”
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Found in the Rain
“I looked in the rearview mirror and the other driver got in his truck and left. I wish I had walked over to him and asked, “What did you see?” I would have loved to have had his perspective but maybe I wasn't supposed to talk to him; maybe I was just supposed to absorb it and have faith and believe that something like this could actually happen.”
From a Tiny Ember to a Sacred Moment
“The thing I appreciate most about sacred moments is how spontaneous they are. Most often I’ll be rounding, just going through my daily routine, and then the opportunity unexpectedly coalesces.”