Despair, Joy & Dancing Francis

I’ve been struggling to write lately. I’ve written short and quick social media posts, and presentations and prayers for retreats and workshops. But I’ve procrastinated and I’ve not written anything longer than a few paragraphs in months – including journaling. I have lots of thoughts and feelings which usually are growing edge of something emergingContinue reading “Despair, Joy & Dancing Francis”

Liminality

Liminality by Carrie Newcomer So much of what we knowLives just below the surface.Half of a treeSpreads out beneath our feet.Living simultaneously in two worlds,Each half informing and nurturingThe whole.A tree is either and neitherBut mostly both. I am drawn to liminal spaces,The half-tamed and unruly patch Where the forest gives wayAnd my little gardenContinue reading “Liminality”

Being a Wounded Healer

I often contemplate these wise words from spiritual writer, Henri Nouwen in my practice as a spiritual director/companion and SoulCollage facilitator. How do I lean into and allow my own woundedness to be a source of compassion for those I companion and share SoulCollage? I think by recognizing our own pain and shadows we canContinue reading “Being a Wounded Healer”

Heartbeat News

I am extending the deadline to register for the Point of Arrival: Labyrinth and SoulCollage Mini-retreat. Please register here before midnight Saturday, April 24th. Limited spaces available so register TODAY https://listening-heart.com/events/ ******************* If you are unable to make the May 1st Point of Arrival: Labyrinth and SoulCollage workshop, I am offering to book private experiencesContinue reading “Heartbeat News”

15 Open Hearted Questions for the New Year

So many people start the New Year with a resolve to change their lives in some form or fashion. And many start out with lots of energy but about now, the allure of being “different” in this new year has waned. So, I’ve gathered several questions from different sources for your contemplation as invitations throughoutContinue reading “15 Open Hearted Questions for the New Year”