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Summer Sunrise

I woke early to hear waves beyond the balconyOver time, the sky changedThe lights behind me gave definition to the railing As the sky moved into ebony blue,I could see rippled edgesFinally, my tidy room and the sky beyond it met And I was no longer alone https://youtu.be/3_QTDfNetPY

#LivingVicariously, or, an Update on Seeing a Spiritual Advisor for the Past Six Months

What seriously sparks the interest of two middle aged Muslim converts for whom religion is a central drama of life?: Seeing a spiritual advisor. Mariko texted me asking for updates on my experience with this when I began it. #LivingVicariously. I met JMD professionally last fall when I visited The Hermitage, a retreat center knownContinueContinue reading “#LivingVicariously, or, an Update on Seeing a Spiritual Advisor for the Past Six Months”

Notes from January Spiritual Direction

I met via Skype with JMD earlier this month. My biggest takeaway from the hour was to plan a little less for future sessions. I spent most of the time talking from notes, and what I hope to gain from this relationship is discussion and some external ideas. JMD does need background about me, butContinueContinue reading “Notes from January Spiritual Direction”

Spiritual Direction I: December

This week I met via Skype with JMD, the spiritual director from The Hermitage. We’ve agreed to meet monthly through June with an option to renew for another six months. I’m very much looking forward to this process. I’m still recovering from a bad flu this week and I was too worn down to getContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Direction I: December”