

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.
I work with individuals and groups as a spiritual director. I teach centering prayer, welcoming prayer, enneagram, compassion, bio-spiritual focusing. I lead workshops and retreats. I am a seeker and not very good at following.
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 focusing, enneagram, trauma healing, Reiki and other energy work, Gurdjieff's work and the emerging we-space.
Writing and drawing is also an important part of my journey and some of my efforts can be found on this site. I have also 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.
I have also self-published a couple small volumes of poetry. If you would like to purchase a copy, please send me a note below.