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How to Turn Muddy Starts into Moments of Lasting Wonder abby buter oakhart holy adventure holy mystery perfectionism wisdom tree wednesday Jan 21, 2026

For the first 18 years of my life, I felt as if I was inhibited from seeing the breadth and
depth of Holy Mystery. It’s not because God was small, but my understanding of my
image of God was.

Everything was so black and white. I was so trapped in dualistic thinking. Right and
wrong. Saved or lost. I n...

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exploration holy adventure journey katie rea wisdom tree wednesday Oct 29, 2025

Thresholds in Antigua: A Visual Examen

My friends and I are in the early stages of planning another trip to Guatemala next year. We're comparing travel rates, dreaming up itineraries, and hoping for good timing and good company. It’s still just a hope, but it’s stirring something in me.

I’ve been ...

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Collective Wisdom awe blessing centering prayer chaos community contemplative practice creativity discernment dreamwork faith healing holy adventure holy hospitality peace rest retreat wisdom tree wednesday wonder wrestling wtc instructors Sep 24, 2025
As our 2025 Cohort came to a close, one of the students shared writing inspired by the retreat. I’m delighted to share it now with our broader community. Deep gratitude to the Benedictine Sisters at the Immaculate Conception, whose hospitality and love made our time together especially meaningful. 
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Peaceful Knowing: Returning to Dreamwork as Spiritual Practice beth bernard discernment dreams dreamwork holy adventure laura huff hileman online education prayer reflection wisdom tree wednesday writing Sep 03, 2025

Prior to joining Laura Huff Hileman’s Dream Circle in early 2024, I had heard of dreamwork and even explored a few dreams with a therapist trained through the Haden Institute. But I hadn’t yet grasped how deeply dreams could contribute to my own spiritual well-being.


This month, after a long pause,...

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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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