Writer. Musician. Teacher. Consultant. Spiritual Director. I wear a lot of different hats! With a B.A. in communication studies and music, I spent my twenties working in marketing and graphic design by day while performing as a singer-songwriter by night. In my thirties I embarked on a quest to become a total nerd, moving to New York City to earn my master's degree (M.Div.) from Union Theological Seminary, where I pursued advanced research in spirituality, psychology, theology, liturgy, interreligious dialogue, and the arts. 

 

For the past 15 years, my heart has been rooted in and guided by the ancient pathways of contemplative Christianity. My passion is to help unleash the life-giving Spirit of creativity, imagination, and healing that is present within the heart of each and every person. My training as a spiritual director allows me to draw on a variety of modalities, both ancient and modern, to support individuals in their journey of integration and discernment. I also offer a wide range of classes, workshops, and retreats in adult spiritual formation, including the enneagram, the labyrinth, centering prayer, social justice, music, the arts, and Christian spiritual practice. In each of my offerings, I seek to integrate spirituality, science, and sociology in order to facilitate holistic experiences of transformation that help people feel more connected to themselves, one another, and God. 

 

Through my academic research & writing, preaching, and most recently my blog, I explore the intersections between religion, myth, trauma, pop culture, and the arts. My writing seeks to challenge many of the blind spots and assumptions of modern Western culture, while building bridges of understanding between diverse communities and cultures in the service of solidarity and healing. I especially delight in helping religious people and institutions embrace the paradox of sacred and secular tensions at the heart of the spiritual life.  

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