ABOUT

It’s About You

But, first about me. I finally returned to Central Florida in January 2024, living in a condo community with my loyal furry friend, Pace` Bene. Not my favorite place in the summer months, but needed to be closer to my grandchildren.

What do you want? ~ a question posed to me by my spiritual director many years ago. Are you feeling like you have lost the thread of aliveness in your life? Are you overwhelmed,  immobilized, indecisive or fearful about what’s next in your life?  Poet, Mary Oliver, reminds us of the necessity of living our lives fully when she poses the poignant question, “Tell me what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

Whether you are in need of guidance & direction during a life-changing time such as the death of a loved one, divorce, career change, or mid-life exploration of existential questions; or a celebrant to officiate at a funeral, memorial service or other life transition, I will meet you where you are, drawing upon various methods, including dream work, as we delve more deeply into your needs. Regardless of your belief system, life philosophy, life style or spirituality, whether you identify with a church or faith tradition, or consider yourself agnostic or atheist, I will journey with you as a metaphorical midwife in your evolving wholeness.  I will challenge and support you as you explore living your “one wild and precious life” to its fullest potential.

Personal

My journey has taken me from my roots as a small-town Ohio teenage bride and single mother working her way through college and graduate school as a secretary, to corporate life and practicing law in the courtrooms of Miami. A profound loss in the early 1990’s summoned me to radical awareness and transformation ~ geographically, spiritually, and psychologically. I did not do this alone but sought guidance from many spiritual companions along the way. I observed and participated in awe as my journey led me to studies in grief counseling, addiction counseling, spiritual direction, Jungian psychology, and the completion of a Masters degree in theology. It was during a year-long residency preparing me to be a chaplain that I watched the threads of my life weaving a living tapestry which continues today. For twelve years, I had the privilege of working with hospital and hospice patients and their families. I am grateful all the pieces of my Life--the good and not so good--and for the opportunity to share with other seekers the compassion and wisdom of of my spiritual unfolding as they choose to enlarge their lives.

Professional

For more than 50 years, I have worked in various positions in large corporations like IBM, Xerox, Liberty Mutual. I graduated from law school when I was 43, practiced for sixteen years and taught at the college level. I've worked as a chaplain in hospitals and hospices,  facilitated groups & workshops on grief, addiction, self-care, meditation, spirituality, and dream work. My role as celebrant culminated when I officiated at the wedding of my step-granddaughter in 2015.  I have officiated at rituals of all kinds including funerals, memorials, weddings, and baptisms.  My retirement from the health care profession allows for more balance in life so that I can devote time to writing and to meeting one-to-one with individuals for grief recovery work, dream work, spiritual direction and general Life counseling and coaching. 

I share some of these life experiences on a blog entitled Women Becoming Whole, but don't let the title fool you. It applies similarly to men.  Subjects that you might find relevant include: Dreams: Symbolic Guidance From the Soul , for those who are scared to death by their mistaken literal interruption of their dreams; The Soul of Dementia and Addendum which brings hope to those with loved ones who are suffering from dementia. If you are struggling with doubts and challenges to your faith, don't be alarmed: you are in good company with many of us, including the mystics. The article, God Images: Reflections & Consternations  might help.  These and many others, written by me or my co-blogger, Maureen, can be found at Women Becoming.

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