Michelle Ruetschle

About

I am a former lawyer and long-time pastor's wife who loves to explore the deeper currents of the spiritual life. As a global nomad who has lived in seven countries, I delight in the rich diversity of humanity and each person's unique experiences with God. I experience spiritual direction as a space of sacred listening, where together we prayerfully attend to the movements of God in all aspects and seasons of your life. Recognizing that God is the primary initiator and resource for the spiritual journey, I serve as a spiritual companion, attending to and encouraging your awareness of and response to the Divine. By growing in loving attunement to God over time, I hope that you may among other things: embrace your unique design and belovedness; nurture intimacy with God; safely name and welcome your questions, obstacles and emotions; prayerfully listen for holy invitations; grow in inner freedom; mature in faith; cultivate an awareness of the sacred within your ordinary life; and explore how this inner work finds outward expression in community and action. I currently reside in Portland, OR with my pastor husband and my three sons.

Training

Soul Shepherding Institute for Spiritual Direction; Soul Formation Institute Ignatian Training

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