I am struck by those who (like me) keep asking, “How much longer must I wait for God’s direction? Why doesn’t it happen now.” I have asked these questions and I have heard these questions. For those of us who want to keep moving, the thought of waiting is dreadful. I am learning that God […]
Talk about transitions and pivot points! I went to the “1968” exhibit at the Minnesota History Museum and was bombarded with reminders of transitions and pivot points from my own life. 1968 was truly a pivotal year for me in many ways and I think it was good to sit back and reflect upon those […]
I am in the middle of a major life transition. It is a transition that I never expected, but it is here. There truly was a long period of restlessness and then a triggering pivot point. As is the case, once a pivot point presents itself it requires action and one either freezes where one is […]
Spiritual direction is a process where the spiritual director accompanies an individual or a group on spiritual journey and helps them listen for the voice of God through prayer and contemplation. The spiritual director will ask clarifying questions or will engage the directee in processes that will foster spiritual listening. (Further descriptions of spiritual direction […]
Whether we like it or not, change happens! I think change needs to be added to the list of those things we can count on to be true: taxes, death, change. I tend to be one who hates rearranging the furniture. Once in place I like to keep it that way; that way I can […]