I hope the ministries I offer will inspire, encourage, and illuminate your spiritual journey.

Who I Am

Spirituality, words, movement, and images are the primary threads woven through my life.

I am a spiritual guide and writer from the desert Southwest of the United States who ponders the sacred through prayer, poetry, dance, photography, nature, and contemplation.

My mission is to cultivate deep spiritual roots in you and others so that all of us may spread our wings and fly freely in pursuit of our particular lives and callings.

See Shirin’s e-books and published works

My Roots

My calling came to me early in life. I wrote my first poem in fifth grade. I grew up in a Christian church with an active liturgical dance program. At the age of fourteen, I received a call to ministry—specifically to support people in living out their individual calls to serve others.

In preparation for this ministry, I earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religion and History from Trinity University, a Master’s of Divinity from Boston University School of Theology, and a Certificate in Spiritual Guidance through the Shalem Institute.

For many years, I was a member of the Massachusetts liturgical dance group Dancers of Spirit under the direction of Jessie Sayre Maeck, a former soloist with the Alwin Nikolais Dance Theater. I am also a certified Let Your Yoga Dance® Instructor.

My Wings

I have been offering spiritual guidance for nearly thirty years and have clients who see me in person and via phone, Zoom, and FaceTime. For several years, I taught and served on the Core Faculty of the Hesychia School of Spiritual Direction.

I began work as an editor in 1986 and also serve as a spiritual writer coach and mentor. I write for a variety of clients, including Loose-Leaf Lectionary and Clear Faith Publishing.

My poetry and prose have been published in Women’s Uncommon Prayers and my reflection questions are featured in Richard Rohr’s Things Hidden Companion Guide. I have also published A Wing and a Prayer, the first in a series of contemplative photo books.

My Hope

Whether you

• find stillness and prayer in my galleries,
• subscribe to my blog,
• seek my support for your writing process,
• invite my editorial expertise for your written work, or
• desire to explore your deeper journey through spiritual guidance,

I pray that here you may find both nourishing food to grow your spiritual roots and encouragement to spread your wings and fly.