We are Seekers: Spiritual Direction
We are seekers, and spiritual direction is a perfect way to explore the journey. Our lives are sacred, and most importantly our stories are sacred. In many ways, our lives are sacred scripture, and it is in our lives that God is present and at work. In spiritual direction, we slow down, and listen to our…
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Loving Yourself: Living Surrender #7
In surrender, we stop wanting our lives to be something other than they are and recognize more clearly the sacredness of what’s right in front of us. Right now, I am meeting myself here, with the call to enter more deeply into myself, into my life, and into Divine love. So I offer this sacred…
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Listening to Your Deepest Self in Spiritual Direction
Since my publisher is currently running a contest to win free spiritual direction with me, I wanted to write a few blog posts about spiritual direction. This first one is about my experience. Below is an excerpt from my book, Seeking Surrender, on my personal journey in spiritual direction. I have been in spiritual direction for over a decade, as well as…
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Can I Trust? Living Surrender #6
The essence of surrender is trust, but it can be difficult to find at times. It requires us to yield, and let the Divine carry us, which can feel like the greatest effort. I’m watching how much fear is bubbling up for me right now as I am making a significant transition in my work…
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What is Stirring in Your Heart?
Last week, over forty women gathered at Mercy Center, on a foggy Friday, for a Women In Transition day retreat. Together, we engaged in reading poetry, making art, and contemplative sharing. We also enjoyed tea and fresh scones together. I had the privilege of guiding the group in making clay sculptures as a way to reflect…
Read MoreAllowing Life to Unfold: Living Surrender #5
This week, I wanted to share a beautiful response I received recently after I did a book reading and talk at the beautiful Santa Sabina Center. Sharing my book continues to be a journey of surrender and surrendering into the presence of others, allowing the book to live. Colette, I look forward to having your…
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