Getting Acquainted

This site is a work in progress. My aim is to share life-giving insights about the way life is, tools for taking care of yourself, and resources for living a spirit-filled life that makes a difference in the world. It seems like a tall order, so I'm more than eager to acknowledge my roots and sources. I'm drawing on and adding my own creativity to the teachings and practices of the Ecumenical institute, an amazing experiment in serving and transforming faith communities that I first met in the late ’60s.

Here are several different windows into this life experience and the perspectives I bring to my work supporting the journeys of spirit-filled people.

A professional practice

My professional practice has roots in the ancient tradition of spiritual companioning. I think of myself a spiritual guide—somewhere between passive attention and assertive intervention—an ally who affirms, beckons, and encourages people to talk about their journeys. I practice listening attentively to what…

A secular vocation

My goal is to create a public space to explore teachings and practices related to being a “secular religious,” where religious is used as a noun not an adjective. Secular religious are people who have consciously chosen a spiritual path and a community of faith. Secular religious are aware of the nature of…

A personal album

A personal album

I'd like to offer an image of where I come from. My challenge is to trace my journey without drowning out the drama in the details. A little photo autobiography was one of the ways I explored my life journey to date. It's a soulful exercise in self discovery. 

Look at what shows up on the face and in the eyes…

A family album

Getting in touch

I mostly hang out in Denver, Colorado. You can reach me by phone at 720-221-4661 and by email at dmdunn1@gmail.com. You can visit my writing/editing/desktop publishing web site at mirrorcommunication.com. I'm <dmirror> on Skype.

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