Poiema is the Greek word for creative work with the connotation of handiwork or craftmanship. It is also the root word for poem. Paul uses ‘poiema’ in Ephesians 2:10 “For we are God’s handiwork (poiema), created in Christ Jesus to do good works….” We are God’s art project. This concept of ‘poiema’ shapes my craft of soul care by helping others to discover the contours and constellations of their aliveness in Christ by the Spirit through a gentle posture of curious, faithful presence providing space for others to cultivate humility, gratitude, serenity & rest and practice wisdom & compassion in sharing with others. As Mary Oliver wrote, “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?”

“It has been said that the poet is the great therapist. In that sense, a poet’s task is to exorcise, expel, and, in addition, repair. To write a poem is to repair a fundamental wound, a tear. Because we are all injured.”

~Alejandra Pizarnik

“I live my life in widening circles that reach out across the world. I may not complete this last one but I will give myself to it. I circle around God, around the primordial tower. I’ve been circling for thousands of years and I still don’t know: am I a falcon, a storm, or a great song?”

~Rainer Maria Rilke

“My soul is a hidden orchestra; I know not what instruments, what fiddlestrings and harps, drums and tamboura I sound and clash inside myself. All I hear is the symphony.”

~Fernando Pessoa

Haarlem, Netherlands

“And we urge you, brothers and sisters, warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak, be patient with everyone.”

~1 Thessalonians 5:14

"One could say that part of the task is to help the body of Christ find the lines of intersection, define the points of tension, discern the trajectories of implication, and chart a course for faithful practice going forward."

~James K. A. Smith