Sheryl Lyndes Stowman, M. Div., she/her, has had a lifelong love of the mysterious and creative Presence we often call the Divine or True Nature. This brought her early in life into the Christian ministry and following a Christian contemplative path. She spent 33 years as a Clinical Pastoral Educator/Chaplain guiding ministers in personal and professional development. This is where she delved deeply into psychological understandings of personality and spiritual development. She also trained in spiritual guidance from an eco-feminist perspective and has practiced as a spiritual director since 1998. Drawn to the wisdom and integration of Diamond Approach 17 years ago, she has been an active student and currently is an ordained teacher-minister in this spiritual path as well.
Events with Sheryl Lyndes Stowman, M. Div.
2024-05-31 Sand, Symbol and SourceMay 31 - June 1, 2024
SAND, SYMBOL AND SOURCE A Soul Exploration We can come toward our own souls with a curious adventurousness, much like we would if we were traveling in a new country or solving a mystery. What’s here? What haven’t I noticed before? How am I feeling my heart’s desire or sensing my gut instincts as I travel here. What don’t I understand yet? In this retreat, we will take the time for a deeper exploration of your soul, in order to come into contact with what is present and unfolding. The methods we will use invite attunement to your inner experience, as you understand more about what blocks or expresses your soul’s aliveness. You may bring a question or challenge, or just a willingness to enter into the adventure of discovery. We call upon the loving Presence of our Source to support us and guide us, in ways that illuminate and open us to the possibilities we are ready for. We will use contemplative, playful and imaginative methods for our exploration. Beginning with meditation we create a space for listening, sensing and becoming aware. Through the imaginative method of playing with sand and symbol, you can enter into a time of…