Inside each of us is an inner guide, a wise teacher and resource, an inner mentor who knows us fully and intimately. It is possible to access this inner guide, who understands you better than anyone else, to help you discover what truly matters to you and shape a life guided by that wisdom. Spiritual mentoring invites you into a powerful journey of deep inquiry, compassionate listening, and profound self-trust. Through this work, you will cultivate a partnership with your inner guidance that brings clarity, purpose, and alignment to your life. Together, we will uncover the tools to trust this inner wisdom and let it lead you with confidence, courage, and authenticity.
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What The Transformative Power of Spiritual Mentoring Can Do For You

  • Navigate life transitions with the guidance of a skilled mentor
  • Integrate your vocational and creative pursuits as part of your spiritual journey
  • Break free from habitual patterns that keep you feeling stuck
  • Reconnect with spiritual practices that once brought meaning to your life
  • Heal from harmful experiences with false guides, narcissistic therapists, or self-serving teachers
  • Claim your authentic spiritual and creative path, free from the shadows of the past
  • Deepen your connection to your Higher Power and Inner Source
  • Trust your unique life path and embrace your personal legend
  • Recognize your role as a Meaning Maker in your own life
  • Tune into the wisdom of your Inner Mentor
You are in the right place...
Whether you’re already on a spiritual path or searching for one, I am here to guide and support you in discovering what truly matters to you.
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With 40 years of experience in counseling and mentoring, 11 books on spiritual and psychological well-being, and training in trauma-informed practices, Lo Jong (mind training), self-compassion, somatic experiencing, breathwork, yoga, narrative medicine, and ceremony, I bring depth and sincerity to our work together. I live an active spiritual life and draw on both ancient wisdom and evidence-based practices.

At the heart of my approach is inquiry: asking open-ended questions that help you uncover the truths already within you. I honor your unique path—one of discovering, defining, and connecting with your inner mentor and deepest resources. Together, we will explore ways for you to become the cause of your life.

I have also mentored individuals navigating profound life challenges—those diagnosed with cancer, living fully as survivors, or transitioning through the dying process.

Sitting in the morning sun, I watch and listen
Not just with my eyes and ears but also with my heart and soul
Show me ancient ways of seeing
Teach me intuitive ways of listening….    – Cathy Johnson
How we do this. . .  Two Options

​Monthly Mentorship
Are you ready to live with greater intention and purpose? This transformative mentoring program offers you personalized practices, journaling prompts, and profound inquiry to guide you toward a life of meaning—one that serves not only yourself but also the world around you.

Each month, we’ll meet three times for 30-minute, one-on-one sessions tailored to your unique journey. Between sessions, you’ll receive weekly practices and thought-provoking questions designed to deepen your exploration. Together, we’ll also engage with one of my books or the Be The Cause online class as an empowering tool, weaving its wisdom into your personal growth.
Through our time together, we’ll co-create a journey aligned with your intentions, using deep listening, curiosity, personal ceremonies, and the guidance of your inner mentor. The result? Timely and powerful truths that bring clarity and momentum to your life.

Commitment: A minimum of 3 months. As a bonus, if you choose Be The Cause as your guiding resource, you’ll receive the class free of charge.


Red Thread Mentoring Session

What if one conversation could reveal what’s been waiting for you all along?

Arrive in a sacred space where you are truly seen, heard, and guided back to your deepest truths. In this powerful, one-time 90-minute session, we’ll dive straight into the heart of what’s pressing on your mind and soul right now.
Using the transformative Clearness Conversation approach, I’ll ask open, honest questions that unlock answers you already hold within yourself. This isn’t about giving advice or quick fixes—it’s about creating a profound moment of clarity, where you reconnect with your inner mentor and tap into the wisdom you may have forgotten was there.
This session is your chance to:
  • Speak your truth in a space free of judgment.
  • Discover clarity and courage for your next step.
  • Reclaim your connection to the invisible powers that guide and strengthen you.
The answers you seek aren’t out there—they’re already within you, there to be discovered. 

What do I mean by "Spiritual"...

Exploring "Who Am I?" Through Spiritual Practice
Spirituality invites us to ask, “Who am I?”—a question that also reveals how we belong.
Since beginning my spiritual journey at eight, I’ve learned from a spectrum of teachers: awakened ministers, wounded healers, authentic gurus, narcissistic medicine men, and everyday goddesses. When no teachers were present, I turned to the wisdom of ancient texts, the I Ching, and poetry.
I chose my own path, being baptized at thirteen by a Lutheran minister who later left the clergy. Over the years, I’ve evolved from a seeker into a meaning maker. Today, my practices include Lo Jong (mind training), Ānāpānasati meditation (mindful breathing), yoga, daily walks in nature and a regular reading of poetry.
As the Dalai Lama writes in Ethics for the New Millennium:
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"Spirituality concerns qualities of the human spirit—love, compassion, patience, forgiveness, and harmony—that bring happiness to self and others. These qualities need not depend on religious faith but can be developed to the highest degree on their own."
For Those Healing from Cults or Spiritual Trauma
If you’re leaving a fundamentalist religion, breaking free from dogmatic teachings, or recovering from the grip of a cult or other mind-control program, this space is for you. Spiritual or religious trauma can leave deep scars, but healing is possible.
Authentic spiritual practices should bring clarity, a sense of belonging, and a strengthened sense of self—not confusion or harm. With decades of experience navigating and healing from such encounters, I can support you in reclaiming your inner freedom and reconnecting with your authentic self.
Remember: If you are feeling crazy, something crazy is going on. 
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