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The Divine is not a distant dream but a daily reality. My passion is helping people uncover that beautiful truth and reclaim their own belovedness. So, dive in, reach out, and join our tribe.<\/p>\n

\"Mary<\/p>\n

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Whether you\u2019re looking for a retreat, yoga class, or spiritual direction, you\u2019ve come to the right place. I offer a variety of online and in-person options to suit every style. I hope to see you soon!<\/p>\n

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From the\u00a0<\/span>NSS Blog<\/h2>\n

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\u2014 Broken, Beautiful & Beloved retreat participant<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Karen L.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 Bon Secours retreat participant<\/p>\n

[\/et_pb_slide][et_pb_slide heading=”\u201cMary gently introduces multiple avenues toward peaceful renewal including her own insights, well-chosen readings emphasizing self-nurturing and acceptance, acknowledging gratitude with everyday life occurrences, yoga, sharing, and silent mindful reflection.\u201d ” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” background_enable_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_transition=”on”]<\/p>\n

\u2014 Margie L.<\/p>\n

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