As an ex-Cathlic-turned-spiritual-seeker-wise woman, I have taken a lot of detours and back roads in search of a practical spirituality that I could apply in my daily life. Ultimately, I found it not in a church, but in places where you wouldn't ever think to look. I'm not talking about seeing a vision of Jesus in a flour tortilla, but I do tend to find evidence of a Divine Intelligence in such unlikely things as a dead seahorse washed up on a remote beach in New Zealand or a stargazer lily. Some of my wisest spiritual teachers have been the alleycats who live in my backyard, a diminutive Nepalese guide, and a homeless man living on the streets of Denver.
I plan to post a series of essays describing in rich detail some of the people, places, and events which have shaped my belief in a friendly and supportive Universe governed by love. There is evidence everywhere of this spiritual system if we are willing to open our hearts and minds to look beyond the surface appearance of our circumstances. Although these essays tell the story of my journey of faith, my goal is to inspire you, my readers to find the possibility of meaning in your own lives by developing a sort of 'spiritual eyesight' to interpret seemingly ordinary events.
As a lay chaplain, I have the utmost respect for all faith traditions and believe that my essays will have a universe appeal, regardless of whatever religion or spiritual path you choose to follow.
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