I am a lover of beauty, as experienced in the various seasons of my life as a graphic artist, watercolor artist, musician, and all-around-“creative”. I enjoy cooking (especially with others!), fine dining, hiking, adventure and travel. I’ve been involved in ministry in eastern Asia and lived in Alaska, Eastern Europe, and Scandinavia. But most importantly, I am passionate about journeying alongside others in our mutual discovery of our Belovedness in the heart of God. The first time I received spiritual direction I didn’t even know there was such a thing, and I balked at the term “direction”. But I found it, more than any other prayer ministry or counseling I’d received in the past, to be respectful of my own heart’s ability to hear God. And thus began the great adventure!
I am in my 70’s, and have been married to the love of my life for over half of that time! We raised our two children in Alaska, and enjoy six beautiful grand children. Now we live on the Front Range of the Rockies in Colorado Springs, where we drink in plenty of sunshine! My husband and I love to practice hospitality in our home, and so the idea that there is a spacious hospitality offered to us in the presence of God is near to my heart. As such, I see spiritual direction as a holy invitation extended by God, inviting us to a spacious time and place in our hearts and souls.
I have completed a 2-year certificate program of spiritual direction through Leadership Transformations, Inc. SELAH. Completing this program has served to solidify the love I feel for this calling.
Besides personal spiritual direction, I offer retreats, which are designed to be reflective and restful, in my home or wherever I’m invited. (I especially enjoy collaborating with other spiritual directors.) And now in this age of technology, many of my retreats are available online.
A special passion is facilitating creative soul care retreats where participants are encouraged to experience God, beauty, grace, love… and explore their own souls as they create in a playful, non-judgmental, contemplative way.
I offer Enneagram workshops and personal consultations, and have been certified as an Enneagram Practitioner through IEA, trained through Motions of the Soul and LTI. Both of these trainings are unique in that they approach the traditional Enneagram with the Harmony Model (drawing from all three triads: heart, mind, and body) and a fresh new model, looking to the possibilities of transformation into more Christlikeness.
The Ignatian Retreat has been life-changing for many, including myself. The Ignatian Exercises were developed originally by St. Ignatius of Loyola in the 16th century, and have gained a lot of notice in recent years among both Catholics and Protestants. I see these scripture/prayer practices as a gift to those who desire to grow deeply in their journey with God. In our daily times with God, we are invited to allow Him to inspire our imaginations as we encounter Jesus, people, and places as described in the Gospel stories. On some years I offer this retreat in everyday life, beginning in September/October, ending in May: a 9-month deep-dive into the love and grace of God in the life of Jesus.
It is a sacred honor and privilege to journey along with you, wherever you are in your spiritual journey. Perhaps you have been experiencing a fresh hunger for God. Perhaps you are seeking discernment as you head into life-direction decisions, or you desire a spiritual companion to help you stay on track with God in the day-to-day stresses of life. Whatever your situation, choosing to enter into a relationship of spiritual direction can be life-giving.
Invitations - Gracious Hospitality for the Soul 