Author Archives: Carol

Working with seekers in the process of spiritual direction, I am often touched by how frustrating it can be to establish a spiritual practice when life is so busy, especially […]

Since I was the first-born child in my family, I was the first one to spend time away from my mom when I went to kindergarten.  When I got home, she […]

When was the last time you had coffee with yourself? Just between you and yourself, while sitting face to face, you exchanged probing gazes and dreaded the simple question: How […]

I often hear people speak of Centering Space as peaceful, quiet, enlightening. All are true. One of my favorite words to describe Centering Space is “safe.” It’s a safe place […]

“At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another.  Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted […]

My friend picked up the book that was on the front seat of my car before he stepped in. “Ah!” said he, “Nice book, can I borrow it?” “Of course […]

Carl Dister and Naja Yazbek at a Friday evening poetry gathering “Creativity is intelligence having fun.” -Albert Einstein If you spend time with small children you know that they are […]

I recently had a lovely discussion with a friend at Centering Space about meditation and what it means to “quiet the mind.” We both admitted that sitting for long periods […]

It starts on the 5th of July. I feel sorry for the kids who have to listen to “Back to School” ads from July 5th onwards; in other words, for […]

Last week I returned to Centering Space for a few days of renewal, as I have done many times over the last few years. I came because I longed for […]