A path without tree roots is
a forest without trees.
A life without obstacles is
no life at all.
From Nature Notes
Mary Sharon Moore
Twenty-five years of one-to-one spiritual direction
for women and men throughout the U.S., Canada, and beyond
I work with individuals who feel
a need to be heard, a safe space in which to hear
their own voice speak their truth, to discern courageous dreams
and find courageous language to say what may not
make sense or be accepted by others
I accompany people reaching for the questions
that energize and pivot them toward promised newness
I serve those who know, or at least hope,
there’s something more to life than what’s on offer
Rooted in the contemplative Catholic spiritual direction tradition,
I blend the skill of deep listening with a poetic sensibility,
awareness of the times in which we live, and a heartfelt commitment
to the growth of each directee into their authentic personhood Interior work is worth doing!

Ridgeline Trail, Martin Street trailhead bridge, Eugene OR, 2020