Category: Spiritual Direction/Religion
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The Impact of Dreamwork and Faith
Dreamwork and how faith can be impacted on an interpersonal level. Dreamwork and faith can intersect to have the power to shape our lives in profound ways. If we pay attention to our dreams, they can influence our beliefs, actions, and overall well-being. Many years ago, I went through a divorce. Many nights I was…
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Spiritual Growth During Lent
“O Lord, make this Lenten season different from the other ones. Let me find you again. Amen.” Henri Nouwen Spiritual Directors may follow the church calendar throughout the year as it lends a theme and a shape to spiritual formation and growth. For example, we are currently in the season of Lent which encourages us…
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Shedding Light on Spiritual Metaphors: How Flashlights Guide Us Through the Darkness of Faith
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1:5 When a tornado came through our neighborhood in the middle of the night, the aftermath was absolute darkness and silence. Then in the space of several breaths, the ambulance and police sirens started. I remember gripping my flashlight as I stepped…
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The Wisdom of Robert Adams #99
You have to awaken, now.And let go of the dream world.Many of you are so concerned with your future.You’re so worried about your past.You have all … The Wisdom of Robert Adams #99
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Bloggers are Big, Fat Whiners
The statement caught me off guard. I was among a group of strangers, a common phenomenon with my everlasting love of workshops. Whether in writing, spiritual direction, dreamwork, leadership group, photography circle, spiritual retreats, DOK, or you name it, I love workshops. Our group was given the theme of rebirth and renewal and how we…
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In the Not So Bleak Midwinter
While we enjoy a few inches of snow every few years, it can still be quite an enigma. In 2022, we were pleased to experience a snowy Christmas which is a rare occurrence for us in the South. This week in January 2024, we were surprised to encounter 7 inches of snow in our area.…
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Discovering Magic in the Everyday: Elevating Routine Activities to Moments of Wonder
“The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.” Ralph Waldo Emerson The Art of Paying Attention We were running late. My then three-year-old son was jumping and hopping around the driveway as I worked to wrangle the infant car seat with his sister in place. He started pulling at my…
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Redefining Progress: How Trying Something New Is a Step Forward, Regardless of the Outcome
“Progress” is often narrowly defined as the achievement of specific outcomes. Unfortunately, if we are only concerned about success, we miss much that progress has to teach us. With my spiritual director training, I try to keep myself open to new ideas, views, travels, experiences, prayers, etc. However, with these new experiences, I have also…
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Elevate Your Year: The Power of a Theme Word for 2024
“365 new days. 365 new chances.” Unknown Welcome to a fresh perspective on setting intentions for the year ahead. Discover the transformative potential of selecting a theme or focus word to guide and inspire your journey through 2024. Years ago, I attended a retreat and the instructor passed around a basket with slips of paper.…
