

about patty

I am a life-long Nebraskan. My husband Michael and I have been married for 30+ years. We have two daughters and an old little puppy. It is strange and wonderful to see how the years unfold our lives.
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I work with individuals and groups as a spiritual director. I have taught centering prayer, welcoming prayer, enneagram, compassion, bio-spiritual focusing. I have lead a number of workshops and retreats.
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I have had many teachers, companions and guides along the way - beginning with Christian and expanding to masters and mystics from many traditions. ​My work is especially formed by Internal Family Systems, BioSpiritual Focusing, enneagram, trauma healing, Reiki and other energy work, Gurdjieff's 4th Way work and the emerging we-space. As Paul writes, But everything exposed by the light becomes visible, for everything that is illuminated becomes a light itself.
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I have come to see the truth of the Thich Nhat Hanh's words: The next Buddha may be a Sangha. On the resources page are a few of these communities I am personally involved with.​ Writing and drawing has also been an important part of my journey and some of my efforts can be found on this site.
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Thank you.
