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As a spiritual director, regular contributor to Huffington Post Religion, and associate of an Episcopal monastery, I write and speak on contemplative spirituality and its surprising relevance for today's deepest issues. SkyLight Paths published my book, Why Can’t We Talk? Christian Wisdom on Dialogue as a Habit of the Heart, in 2012, and my articles have appeared in numerous publications, progressive and conservative. I've spoken in venues from faith gatherings to academic conferences, including the 2015 Parliament of the World's Religions.

Copywriter for some of the world's largest and smallest companies. Specialties include higher education, financial services, engineering, and technology, across the spectrum of media. Over the years I've written for Aflac, The Coca-Cola Company, GE, the New York Lottery, The Bank of New York, and others.