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Turtle has become a symbol, metaphor, and a reminder of, and in a playful way "a companion" to me in the contemplative life. By...

The focus of spiritual direction is to nurture your life with God, to help you to find your way back to your God-intended true-self, and...

Spiritual Directors Long time ago, when I started leading children’s and family ministries at a local church in Amsterdam, I wrote a...

Since I was a little girl I have loved good, heart-felt, intimate conversations. I enjoy thinking up good soul-searching questions and...

There are several care ministries and services out there and it can be tricky to understand the differences between them. A few examples...

I don’t do well with pain and suffering, especially when it’s about the losses of those who I love dearly. Typically, I tend to go out my...

Prayer of desire and protection for self - Spend some time quieting your mind and become aware of God’s loving presence with you. - Draw...

On my way back from the grocery store I often pass a road sign that says ‘DEAF CHILD’. Seeing the sign always gives me a pause and makes...

Languages: the Pain and the Gift I have been learning foreign languages from an early age, which I am now very grateful for, as Finnish...

Ever since I started reading, receiving and practicing spiritual direction I was attracted to the idea of how spiritual direction helps...

I was first introduced to the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius in 2012 when I was invited to follow his exercises along with a book...

“Essentially, the Enneagram teaches us how to be more human.” - Christopher L. Heuertz “Oh, that’s a classic ‘Two’ comment!” I was...

Transitions It’s the beginning of a new year still and many of us are checking in if we are still ‘on track’ with the intentions and...

Winter Walk I got to spend the holidays in Finland with my family. On one of the first days of this new year, I went for a walk with my...

I grew up in Finland and received Religious Education as part of the national curriculum in a public school. Evangelical Lutheran Church...

I believe that everyone and anyone can greatly benefit from Spiritual Direction at anytime. Yet, there seem to be seasons in our lives...