A longing to understand myself, relationships, and trying to make sense of human suffering - both personal and global - led me to the study of theology and psychology. Sanford Episcopal priest and Jungian analyst, I decided to enter training to become an analyst while enjoining pastoral work. My goal is to make God happen for others as I seek to live the most authentic life I can. I can no longer
conceive of God outside intentional acts of love, justice, reconciliation, and service to others. Specifically, in my vocation, I've discovered that God is found in moments of vulnerability and transparency. The consulting room where the unconscious psyche is summoned becomes sacred space; vulnerability happens here and miraculously, so does God. Equally impactful is participating in the sacraments such the Eucharist, hearing God's voice in sermon or homily, feeding the homeless, demanding health care for all, protesting attacks against working people, fighting discrimmination in all it's facets, and working towards protecting our planet. But we'll see God happen in all these gestures only if we allow it to be born within. These symbolic acts of human encounter with the divine point to the unveiling, uncovering, and revealing of God in Jesus the Christ, the act of God that drew close to humanity by becoming as "us." Through one another, Christ now re-appeares to heal where there was once betrayel; Christ in us brings hope where the wound of rejection governed, and inspires faith where the trauma of fear lingered. I do my part in letting God appear through the simple art of writing, listening, preaching, teaching, and at times, even shouting. Admittedly, I often fail, tire, and become self-absorbed. Yet God comes again and again to me through you and others love, and through the sacraments that mediate God's presence. In this spirit of gratitude, I'm here for you as best I can. So, talk to me back universe!
