Ear of the

Heart

Reflections, guidance, and gentle stories for listening deeply — to yourself, your loved ones, and the world around you.

Is It Okay to Question Everything?
Cinda Gillilan Cinda Gillilan

Is It Okay to Question Everything?

Spiritual direction is the ancient practice of intentionally exploring your inner life in the presence of a compassionate, nonjudgmental listener. The goal isn’t to fix anything or give you answers. It’s to create space to notice where and how the sacred is showing up in your life, and how you might respond.

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Listening with the Ear of the Heart: A Simple Practice
Cinda Gillilan Cinda Gillilan

Listening with the Ear of the Heart: A Simple Practice

At the heart of all the work I do, whether I’m sitting with someone in spiritual direction, supporting a family through the death of a beloved animal, guiding a student toward greater confidence in their English, or creating a wedding ceremony that captures the beauty of a couple’s unique journey, one practice remains constant: Listening with the ear of the heart.

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