Listening Presence
Spiritual Direction • Supervision • Retreats
Listening with Open Ears, Open Mind and Open Heart
Elizabeth Lee
Spiritual Director and Pastoral Supervisor
I have a passion for fostering human connection through deep listening and for being a listening presence among the fringes.
I have had the privilege of offering pastoral care among those living with homelessness and providing life-giving ministry as a Prison Chaplain. Learn more…
“Listening is the oldest and perhaps the most powerful tool of healing”
Rachel Naomi Remen
“Liz Lee nourishes the spirit of those she partners with. She sometimes disturbs, always stimulates and cares deeply. Liz’s openness to the Spirit in our present, local and universal communities is very contagious. She shares her gifts and insights generously, and has a prodigious work ethic.”
Frances Warner, Principal, Bethany College (retired)
My services
Spiritual Direction
Pastoral Supervision
Retreats and Reflection Days
Listening Among the Fringes
Blog
Listening with the Ear of the Heart
n these days of pandemic there has been a lot of talk about mental ill health. The suicide statistics, Lifeline call numbers and the increase incidence of domestic violence are gross indicators that all is not well. Not surprising, given the urgency with which we have been commanded to “socially distance.” What an unfortunate choice of words! Yes, we do need to maintain physical distance from one another, particularly in public spaces and among gatherings of strangers to curb the transmission of COVID-19, but more than ever we need to socially connect.
Together at the Edge*
What comes to mind when you hear the word “Edge”? In a general sense an edge is the extreme border or point of anything; the edge of a cliff, the edge of the table; the edge of cloth. An edge is particularly applied to the sharp border, the thin cutting extremity of...
Food for the Soul
I woke before the 4:45am alarm and that was a gift. I had the opportunity for some time of quiet before throwing on some clothes and getting in the car to leave home at 5:00am. It is the early start that is usually the most difficult part of the day but this morning I...
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I respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. I pay my respects to the First Nations People and their Elders both past and present. May we journey together.
I am committed to honouring and celebrating diversity. I respect all people regardless of age, race, creed, gender, cultural background or sexual orientation. My liberation is tied up with yours.