Strong at the Broken Places is an often-quoted phrase in any discussion of spiritual growth and resilience. But what exactly does that mean? How does one become “strong at the broken places”? To begin our exploration, let’s look more closely at the original context of the phrase. Ernest Hemingway is the first writer to pen […]
How are you caring for your soul? I’m deeply loving these warmer sunny days that remind me about Spring’s arrival. They also remind me that we’ll soon be seeing new growth in things that have been alive, but perhaps unnoticed, throughout the winter. All of this in turn spurs my awareness that nurturing my own […]
In this Advent season, I’m so grateful for the blessing of friendship. Below, you will find some music to offer to you out of my deep appreciation for your presence in my life. This year, Christmas decorations and advertising blitzes flooded us long before Thanksgiving! I don’t know about you, but for me, in this […]
My training and education in Spiritual Direction is grounded in the early Christian Contemplative tradition which began with the Desert Fathers and Mothers a few centuries after Christ walked among us. It is based on two essential foundations: 1. Contemplative Presence God is alive and active in all of created life as a loving, dynamic […]
Yesterday when I turned on the radio in my car, I was greeted by non-stop Christmas music on every one of my favorite stations! Ready or not, it appears the Christmas season is upon us. The approaching Holidays hold excitement and joy for many; however, for those who have experienced the recent loss of a […]