Category: Spiritual Direction/Religion
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What My Inner Critic (Shadow‑Self) Had to Say About Getting Published
Holding Joy and Fear in the Same Moment By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it “I have something for you.” My husband grinned as he handed me a magazine. I glanced at the cover, Presence, the journal I had submitted an article to but never…
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Why Letting Go Takes More Strength Than Holding On
By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it A seeker learning to receive grace one unclenched fist at a time. The Devotional That Hit Too Close As much as I like Emily Wilson and her women’s devotionals, I wanted to tell her to hush up! She…
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Letting Loved Ones Show Up When Life Feels Heavy
“Asking for help isn’t giving up, it’s refusing to give up.” The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it Somehow, I learned asking for help was a sign of weakness. True strength meant carrying…
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Tales of a Haunted Asheville, NC
An evening walk through Asheville’s ghostly past, where history and legend meet! By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it Tales of ghosts, Skinwalkers, vampires, and werewolves are just part of this walking tour in Asheville, North Carolina. If you have the opportunity, I always encourage…
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What Would His Mother Say? A Mother’s Day Contemplation on Letting Go
Spiritual Director reflecting on motherhood, release, and the holy work of letting go. By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. Jesus should be the protagonist of his own gospel stories. I get that. Still, I often wonder: What would his mother say? I would…
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When a Calling Unfolds Slowly
What an Episcopal nun teaches us about vocation, timing, and trust. By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. Sister Hannah described her spiritual calling in this way: “Instead of a moment, it was more like a very slow and gradual awareness of my call.”…
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A word from the wise…
I loved this Palm Sunday sermon from our very own Deacon Cindy at The Church of the Epiphany in Lebanon, TN. She shared about a journey where she experienced God’s deep delight—a beautiful and grounding message as we begin Holy Week. A gentle reminder: we are all walking a sacred journey. I’m grateful to share…
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Overcoming Shame: Why Love Wins This Lenten Season
By Katie Rea — spiritual director, writer, and companion for those listening deeply to life as it is. I missed our Ash Wednesday service. Both of them. I had started my day, made my bed, went downstairs for coffee and breakfast. Then I started my computer and got to work. Yet, around 10 am, I…
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A Step at a Time
“Would you like to climb to the top?” my guide asked. “Nope. I’m fine.” “I will climb with you. I’ll help if you need it.” I looked up. Climbing 46 meters into the air was not on my to-do list while visiting Yaxha. Especially since I’m terrified of heights. I took a deep breath and…
