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How Do You Know If a Spiritual Director Is Right for You? discernment journey katie rea sacred space safe space spiritual direction wisdom tree wednesday Sep 10, 2025

Recently, I had the privilege of helping present on the topic of spiritual direction. As the conversation unfolded, one participant’s spontaneous question spurred a deeper conversation:

“What do you ask a spiritual director to see if they’re the right fit for you?”

Her question, almost sounding li...

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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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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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A Personal Journey Through Holy Week with journaling prompts for soul-tending holy waiting holy week katie rea love spiritual writing wisdom tree wednesday Apr 16, 2025

We are in the midst of Holy Week. It’s a week that occasionally gets rushed as we are so focused on the exciting experience of Easter.

Yet, this week holds a divine mystery. It reminds us of the art of Holy Waiting. This means we allow ourselves to wait on the slow work of God and not demand certai...

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Leaning Into Discomfort: Transforming Your Life conflict jonathan mayberry katie rea ryan given cleave spiritual direction transformation wisdom tree wednesday Mar 19, 2025

“Fiction is crisis.” I was reminded of this Jonathan Mayberry quote in a recent article in

Writer’s Digest. Ryan Given Cleave wrote how fiction is all about the character’s messy

life. You don’t write about a bunch of happy people having a lovely day. “Instead, it’s

about embracing tension, chall...

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