Fully Present in the Presence

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Where Christian and Buddhist centering meet

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I am rooted in the Christian tradition and shaped by Buddhist practice. My journey began in the United Church of Christ, where I learned prayer, scripture, and service. Over time, Buddhist meditation revealed the same Presence I had always known—still, compassionate, and alive.

This integration—silence, compassion, and presence flowing together—has become a wellspring for my own life and the lives of those I accompany. As a spiritual director, I invite you into practices that nurture awareness of the sacred presence already within you.

I hold a Diploma in the Art of Spiritual Direction from the San Francisco Theological Seminary and spent years in Zen meditation with Fr. Gregory Mayers at Mercy Center. Along the way, I’ve accompanied people from many backgrounds: church leaders seeking renewal, those in transition, longtime meditators exploring Christian prayer, and seekers with no tradition who long for deeper connection.

Above all, I cherish the still, spacious silence where the True Director leads—sometimes in quiet stillness, sometimes in the dance of the heart.