Since my own life-changing experience in 2006, I have found joy in studying the wisdom traditions and people’s spiritual experiences. In particular, the “plateau” experiences that Maslow wrote about late in his life which seem to be more permanent and deepen over time, rather than “peak” experiences which come and go and often leave you relatively unchanged.
Over the last 15 years I have completed training in many modalities to support people in the de-conditioning process that occurs following the transition to these deeper states. In 2022/23 I was part of a program mentoring those longing to experience these states persistently and those who are integrating their new perspective into their everyday lives and wishing to deepen and explore. I left the program, as it felt to me at the time like it was set up to keep everyone wanting more and more, rather than being with the simplicity of what is here now.
I have run the spiritual seeker gauntlet and found myself in the spiritual marketplace constantly seeking the next deeper experience. I hope not to be offering anything that keeps this gauntlet going for anyone (although I might fail – let me know!). I hope to offer a place of rest, stillness and the simplicity of this ordinary, extraordinary moment. It’s a stripping away, nothing needs to be added, no effort is required. When you have tasted the treasure of this true rest, it’s hard not to wish that everyone else could find it too.
In the past few years, following some profound experiences, I have been drawn back to my Christian roots, studying the riches that were there all along in the Christian teachings and traditions and writings of the mystics. I am studying a Graduate Diploma in Spiritual Direction and walking as a guide for pilgrims on their Spiritual Journey. I have loved being present to seekers of non-dual awareness, those who consider themselves “Spiritual but not Religious” and Christians seeking a deeper and more contemplative experience of their faith. If this interests you, feel free to connect.
I am also offering 1:1 contemplative dialogues and small group sessions online if you want to explore together deeper.
Wishing you every blessing,
Heather