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What does it mean to hold a sacred space for others? Is it simply the ambiance? The art of holy listening? Deep empathy? The joy of Godly play?
Most of us know the grace of being in a group that nourished us, where we felt seen, heard, and gently held. And unfortunately, many of us have also known ...
Our Wisdom Tree Collective students are in a beautiful season of transition as they are shifting from their first year of formation into their second year of learning and practice in the art of spiritual direction. To honor this, Kasey Hitt, Amy Lyles Wilson, and I will gather with the Cohort 2025 f...
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...
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...
I was in my 20’s when I went through my dark night of the soul. The once strong, tightly wound pieces of my belief system slowly started to unravel. At the time I was also burned out and exhausted. And the one part of my life that was always my constant, my faith, didn’t make sense anymore. I had ne...
Are you able to squeeze God into your overcrowded schedule?
Time is a precious commodity. We have a limited supply of time, and we never know how much time we are actually gifted. It’s a sobering thought and we often forget that our time here is not permanent.
Life can feel like a rollercoaster wi...
When I look at the journal I keep during sessions with my spiritual director, I see a few themes. One of the most noticeable is "spaciousness." As I read that word, I know exactly what it represents for me.
I like to stay busy. I love the work I do in the world, and sometimes I have trouble steppin...
