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Kaisa
Jun 22, 20182 min read
Turtle Embroidery as a Contemplative Prayer Practice
Turtle has become a symbol, metaphor, and a reminder of, and in a playful way "a companion" to me in the contemplative life. By...
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Kaisa
Jun 11, 20183 min read
4 Ways Spiritual Direction Can Impact Your Life
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...
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Kaisa
May 25, 20184 min read
The Holy Spirit and a Spiritual Child
Spiritual Directors Long time ago, when I started leading children’s and family ministries at a local church in Amsterdam, I wrote a...
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Kaisa
May 4, 20185 min read
5 Tips for Conversations That Change Us
Since I was a little girl I have loved good, heart-felt, intimate conversations. I enjoy thinking up good soul-searching questions and...
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Kaisa
Apr 6, 20184 min read
Spiritual Direction in Three Images
There are several care ministries and services out there and it can be tricky to understand the differences between them. A few examples...
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Kaisa
Mar 23, 20183 min read
Grieving Your Losses - Holy Week Meditation
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...
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Kaisa
Mar 16, 20182 min read
Circle Me O God – a Prayer Resource
Prayer of desire and protection for self - Spend some time quieting your mind and become aware of God’s loving presence with you. - Draw...
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Kaisa
Mar 9, 20181 min read
'Deaf Child' Road Sign
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...
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Kaisa
Mar 2, 20182 min read
The Language of God
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...
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Kaisa
Feb 23, 20184 min read
Shoes and Spiritual Life
Ever since I started reading, receiving and practicing spiritual direction I was attracted to the idea of how spiritual direction helps...
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Kaisa
Feb 15, 20182 min read
Journey with Jesus through Lent
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...
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Kaisa
Feb 3, 20184 min read
The Enneagram Hype
“Essentially, the Enneagram teaches us how to be more human.” - Christopher L. Heuertz “Oh, that’s a classic ‘Two’ comment!” I was...
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Kaisa
Jan 26, 20182 min read
Rhythms, Routines and Rituals
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...
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Kaisa
Jan 17, 20182 min read
A Blank Page
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...
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Kaisa
Oct 31, 20173 min read
Happy Reformation Day!
I grew up in Finland and received Religious Education as part of the national curriculum in a public school. Evangelical Lutheran Church...
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Kaisa
Sep 5, 20174 min read
Who is Spiritual Direction for?
I believe that everyone and anyone can greatly benefit from Spiritual Direction at anytime. Yet, there seem to be seasons in our lives...
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