Where we now find ourselves, as a society and as individuals, was not anticipated. In the midst of this pandemic, some are experiencing unimaginable struggles, while some, thriving. Whatever our circumstance, we did not expect to be here. We are in the midst of monumental change and we are all ... VIEW POST
With uncertainty, faith
It seems that everyone intuited something was about to shift. Yet, we were all ill-prepared for how. In the months leading up to the coronavirus pandemic, I companioned persons within Spiritual Direction who felt restless, uneasy and wanting to push foward with change. I noticed this in my own ... VIEW POST
Learning to move with Spirit
A New EverAfter began with the desire to serve the local community as a wellness cooperative dedicated to restoring wholeness and inspiring hearts. My business launched with filled notebooks carefully stacked in my home office, keepers of scribbled ideas, strategies, and objectives. I had so ... VIEW POST
Tending the Holy: The Art and Practice of Spiritual Direction
This sermon was delivered to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron by Spiritual Director Bethany Ward in June of 2018 To introduce you to the art and practice of Spiritual Direction--or any concept attempting to capture the human spirit, really--it helps to begin with a story. The story I am ... VIEW POST
Looking for God? Look Lower
This essay by Spiritual Director Bethany Ward was published in Braided Way Magazine: Faces and Voices of Spiritual Practice in October of 2018 I’ve encountered so many people who desperately want to lead spiritually fulfilling lives who have no idea how. People often seek out my work in an attempt ... VIEW POST
