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Finding Awe in Ordinary Moments amy lyles wilson awe blessing community contemplative practice creative writing creativity gratitude katie rea reflection retreats Aug 13, 2025

What began as a healthy habit has turned into a full-blown addiction: workshops. I crave learning, fresh ideas, and the chance to grow. Each one feels like a doorway to something new, which is why I probably appreciate Wisdom Tree Collective so much.

Recently, one workshop opened a door I hadn’t e...

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Transfigured--Afire with God elizabeth barret browning inner life mountains robbie pinter transformation wisdom tree wednesday Aug 06, 2025

I love mountains—the long love affair God has with humanity is manifested through many biblical stories that feature mountains: at Mt. Horeb, Elijah encounters God in sheer silence; at Mt. Sinai, Moses receives the Torah from God; at Mt. Olive, Jesus prays and sweats blood before being arrested; and...

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Caring, Curing and the Role of Healing in Spiritual Direction Jul 30, 2025

 

At some point in our SD ministry, we will encounter these requests and assumptions, and should be ready to discern how to respond. This post is only a brief introduction to compassionate, thoughtful responses to questions like these. Ultimately, we must each determine for ourselves how God would ...

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The Beginning: Learning to Be in the In-Between Jul 16, 2025

 

What does it mean to come to terms with the utterly unexpected?

Not the mild surprise kind—but the kind that blindsides you from every angle. It’s the breakup you never saw coming. The career loss that cuts deeper than a paycheck. The children who decide, without warning or discussion, that you...

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Ableism and Inspiration Porn Jul 02, 2025

(Part 2:)

If we truly believe every person bears the image of God, then any act, whether intentional or unconscious, that reduces a human life to a tool for someone else’s emotional or spiritual benefit distorts that sacred dignity. Recognizing our misperceptions is the first step toward restoring ...

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In Times Like These: A Reflection from Wisdom Tree Collective Instructors blessing chaos community contemplative practice hope justice lament wtc instructors Jul 01, 2025

We’re living in a time that feels increasingly chaotic. War, violence, political upheaval, and ecological crisis seem to surround us. In the face of so much disruption, how do we stay grounded? How do we keep choosing love, truth, and compassion?

  

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When “Amazing Grace” Isn’t So Sweet: Uncovering Ableism ableism emily askew people-first language wisdom tree wednesday Jun 25, 2025

"Amazing Grace…how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me.
I once was lost but now am found.
Was blind but now I see." *


This hymn means a great deal to many people. For some who have struggled through
addiction, guilt, and shame, it represents the feeling of being saved by God from a life of
wretc...

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Coming Full Circle: Discernment as a Holy Adventure circle discernment holy adventure melody dieh sacred invitation wisdom tree wednesday Jun 11, 2025

This past month, I’ve felt myself come full circle.

After sitting with the readings on discernment in spiritual direction, I’m landing in a place of clearer understanding that leaves me more grounded, more open, and surprisingly, more at ease.


Carolyn Metzler’s article, “Navigating the Process of ...

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Weaknesses That Make You a Better Team Player charlie mackesy katie rea retreats strength teamwork weakness wisdom tree wednesday May 28, 2025

“I’m so small,” said the mole.

“Yes,” said the boy. “But you make a huge difference.”

-Quote from The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

I was recently at a meeting where we had to write down all the strengths we bring to the team. It was an uncomfortable assignment for me as...

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Discovering God Through the Fun of Geocaching exploration faith geocashing nancy rogers prayer sacred space wisdom tree wednesday May 14, 2025

Years ago, I had a hobby that brought me into both nature and urban settings: geocaching, a modern treasure hunt that uses GPS to find hidden “caches” placed worldwide by other participants. Ranging in size from a tackle box to as small as my pinky finger, these caches were located using an app, GPS...

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4 Ways to Practice Digital Responsibility Starting Today creation care digital responsibility spiritual practice Apr 22, 2025

At Wisdom Tree Collective, we recognize the sacred interconnectedness of all creation. As we engage in meaningful conversations and deepen our spiritual practices online, we’re also mindful of the resources that sustain these digital spaces. Every interaction — from video calls to AI-powered tools —...

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Easter with WTC: From Seed to Tree (the garden reborn) Apr 20, 2025

The Forest. The Grove. The Garden Reborn.

Reflection Point:
“To be hopeful in bad times is not just foolishly romantic. It is based on the fact that human history is a history not only of cruelty, but also of compassion, sacrifice, courage, kindness.”
— Howard Zinn

 

Scriptures:
“She thought he was ...

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