News from Amy August is over. Here in southern Portugal days have been close to 100F and the plants are estivating (New word I just learned! Means when plants pause due to heat and lack of water.) I watered the garden daily to keep them alive and now I welcome the cooler days of September when they will turn green and vibrant. Already kids are going back to school in some areas and other families are taking one last vacation. Whether you are obsessively following American politics, pausing through the heated atmosphere, or watering yourself with what you thirst for in hope to be renewed for fall...I invite you to explore your dreams and gifts.

Breathing Spells If you found the weekly Consolation emails supportive, consider signing up for Breathing Spells. These short meditations and guided experiences are offered weekly to support your spiritual well-being.

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Become a Spiritual Care Professional Applications NOW being accepted for the Spiritual Direction Certification training cohort at Cherry Hill Seminary, which starts March 2025!

Do people seek you out for spiritual companionship and support? Are you a spiritual care provider looking to expand what you offer? Honor your calling by becoming credentialed in spiritual direction at Cherry Hill Seminary. 2-year program Intentionally affordable Cohort based virtual community Grounded in earth-relating traditions Diverse teachers bring Pagan, Indigenous, Catholic, Sufi, Animist, neuro-diverse, gender-fabulous, and more wisdom Submit your application by February 15, 2025. You are whole, holy, and worthy. Deepen and grow as a human, expand and clarify your faith formation, and level up as a spiritual care provider.

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Supervision For Spiritual Companions New groups begin as they fill. Existing groups add new members in February.

One of my great passions in life is to hold sacred space, where I coach spiritual caregivers who want to show up whole-heartedly for their seekers, and know that supervision is the best way to stay clear and connected to their divine. Check in about future groups with openings: 8 months of facilitated group supervision Meet monthy or alternate months Participants say: This format is affirming of my gifts and identity. It enriches my ministry. It is grounded in proven training. More info at https://tinyurl.com/SupervisionWithAmy Please pass this along to anyone who might be in need of supervision. Consent-based. Nationality, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender, health, marital-status, social class, history etc. safer-space.

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Wild Wisdom from Spiritual Direction A series of short interviews with spiritual mentors, companions, and seekers doing the healing work of spiritual direction.

First interview is available NOW! Stay tuned to this channel to see OTHER interviews about Forest Bathing, Slavic Spiritual healing, Druidic Three-Cauldrons, Internal Divine Family, and MORE ways to find your own spiritual direction, meaning, and enlivening relationship, with what you hold holy!

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A Spiritual Feast You are invited to Sunday’s “Spiritual Feast”, a service provided by Cherry Hill Seminary.

Join us for a Spiritual Feast Next Spiritual Feast: September 22) Cherry Hill Seminary offers semi-monthly gatherings for exploration of spiritual topics such as Eldering, Integrity, Primal Cows, Spiritual Recharge, and Compassion. Students, faculty, friends, guests and seekers are all welcome! Sundays (Closest to the 2nd and 20th of every month) 1pm Pacific, 4pm Eastern, 9pm London time for 1 hour no rsvp necessary Join us 5 minutes early for music and chatting. Let us gather for a spiritual feast!

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