Lisa Gonzales-Barnes

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About me

Gender Female
Occupation Chaplain, Spiritual Director, and Artist
Location Oregon, United States
Introduction I live in Oregon where rainbows are glorious, plants proliferate in pH levels below 7, and galoshes are a fashion statement. I am a Clinical Chaplain, a certified spiritual director, and a sometime artist. I have a Master of Arts in Spiritual Formation, a Master of Arts in Divinity, and a Board Certification from the Association for Professional Chaplains. I offer retreats and workshops which support soul and spirit.
Interests Altered books, Ancient history, Art, Art journaling, Calligraphy, Camping, Christian mystics, Classical guitar, Early Christian art, Gardening, Handmade books, Hiking, Journaling, Spiritual direction, Spiritual formation, Walking
Favorite Movies Babette's Feast, Beautiful Mind, Benny and Joon, Cats, Chocolat, The Journey of August King, Moulin Rouge, Phantom of the Opera, The Princess Bride, When a Man Loves a Woman, 3:10 to Yuma, Nacho Libre, The Bucket List, Seven Pounds
Favorite Music Celtic instrumental, Classical, Guitar instrumental, Casting Crowns, Michael W. Smith, Third Day, Enya, Iona, Mumford and Sons
Favorite Books The Genesee Diary by Henri Nouwen, A Hidden Wholeness by Parker Palmer, The Mermaid Chair by Sue Monk Kidd, Prayer by Richard Foster, The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd, Women Who Run With the Wolves by Clarissa Pinkola Estes, Classical literature, Care of the Soul by Thomas Moore, Dance of the Dissident Daughter by Sue Monk Kidd