Wholeness Spirituality

Spiritual wholeness is a profound journey of self-discovery that transcends physical boundaries, where spirit, soul, and body align in synchronicity to create a sense of completeness. Rather than pursuing perfection, this path invites us to embrace our entire being—integrating light and shadow—and find healing from within. At its essence, spiritual wholeness is about experiencing a state of inner harmony where nothing feels missing or broken, deepening our connection to ourselves, others, and the sacred, ultimately radiating a sense of peace and contentment through every aspect of our lives.

Key Aspects:

•  Inner Harmony: Achieving a balance between our thoughts, emotions, and actions

• Connection to Source: Developing a relationship with the sacred or divine

• Self-Realization: Uncovering and embracing our authentic selves

• Integration of Light and Dark: Accepting all aspects of our being

Individuals pursuing spiritual wholeness typically embody core characteristics such as a love-centered approach to life, a commitment to present moment awareness, a dedication to ongoing healing and personal growth, and a genuine expression of compassion through service to others.

To nurture spiritual wholeness, many engage in practices such as meditation, self-reflection, creative expression, and participating in supportive communities. These practices help foster self-awareness, gratitude, and mindfulness, all of which contribute to a sense of wholeness. For many, this journey involves exploring their relationship with the divine and understanding how it shapes their identity and purpose. 

Genesis Spiritual Life Center invites individuals to embark on a transformative journey toward spiritual wholeness through diverse programs that promote inner harmony and holistic well-being. With offerings like silent directed retreats, BioSpiritual Focusing, and community activities such as knitting prayer shawls, Genesis fosters deep connections with oneself, others, and the divine. With a focus on nurturing body, mind, and spirit, this sacred space encourages all who seek healing and growth to discover the profound love and peace that awaits them. Begin your journey toward spiritual wholeness at Genesis today!

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As we navigate the complexities of modern life, the pursuit of spiritual wholeness offers a path to inner peace, resilience, and a deeper sense of meaning. It invites us to look beyond the surface of our daily experiences and connect with the essence of who we are, fostering a life of authenticity, purpose, and profound connection.

Upcoming Spiritual Wholeness programs

Yoga Foundations: A Gentle Practice for Body, Breath & Being

With Angelica Lopez

Open Dates

Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

This gentle class invites you to explore mindful movement, breathwork, and simple meditation, all grounded in the heart of yoga philosophy. Each week stands on its own, offering accessible movement (with options for both chair and mat), breathing practices, and reflections on the deeper purpose and roots of yoga. Come…

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Becoming the Wise Woman: Embracing the Sacred Path of the Elder

With Janice Olson

February 13 - 15, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Aging is not an ending—it’s an awakening. When the world expects you to shrink, what if you rose up wiser, bolder, and radiant with hidden power? This retreat is a call to every woman standing at the threshold of elderhood: lay down old stories of loss and invisibility, and embrace…

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BioSpiritual Focusing 10 Week Book Study and Practicum

With Mike Smoolca and Peri Boyle

February 18 - April 22, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Envision a space where science and spiritual insight meet, transforming your body into a channel for sacred knowledge.  Join us for a transformative journey of self-discovery with our BioSpiritual Focusing 10-week book study and practicum. Delve into the profound insights of Fr. Peter A. Campbell and Fr. Edwin M. McMahon's…

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The Divine Feminine: Experiencing Healing and Liberation by Reclaiming Images of the Divine

With Shannon K. Evans

March 13 - 15, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Are you curious about what people mean when they speak of “the divine feminine,” and wonder if you have permission to speak that yourself? This integral perspective of the Christian tradition is often overlooked for more masculine images of God. However, all aspects of God are part of our tradition.…

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Lenten Conversations: Creativity as Spiritual Renewal – Virtual Program

With Deb Ondo

March 24, 2026

VIRTUAL PROGRAM

Much of daily life pulls us toward constant output, gradually dulling our capacity to notice what is alive around and within us. Lent invites a pause. In this one-hour online gathering, we will explore creativity as a form of relationship rather than as individual achievement. Through reflection, silence, and simple…

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Heartwork for Daily Life: An Invitation to Journey with Christian Mystics

With Mark Burrows

March 27 - 29, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

There is a river running through the heart of Christianity, deep and ancient—yet many have never tasted its waters. The tradition of Christian mysticism is an ancient and varied source of inspiration and provocation. Yet it has not always received the recognition it deserves. Those we call “mystics” were often at…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day – Holy Week

With Jo Ann Bourquard

March 29 - April 2, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Enter into the sacred rhythm of Holy Week through a transformative four-day silent-directed retreat. This retreat invites you to accompany Christ through the days leading to Easter in a spirit of deep listening, prayer, and renewal. Each day, participants meet privately with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day – Holy Week

With Fr. Michael Broderick

March 29 - April 2, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Enter into the sacred rhythm of Holy Week through a transformative four-day silent-directed retreat. This retreat invites you to accompany Christ through the days leading to Easter in a spirit of deep listening, prayer, and renewal. Each day, participants meet privately with an experienced spiritual director who serves as a…

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Gentle Awakening: Spring Yoga Retreat

With Sally Barber

April 17 - 19, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

Awaken your spirit with a spring yoga retreat designed to refresh your body, calm your mind, and renew your soul. As the earth stirs back to life, this retreat invites you to embrace the season of growth and new beginnings by nurturing your own inner awakening. Through gentle yet mindful…

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Exploring Presence: Tending the Presence We Offer – And the Presence We Are

With Lucy Abbott Tucker

April 24 - 26, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Presence is a sacred art, one that shapes not only how we accompany others, but how we awaken to ourselves. As spiritual directors and companions, we offer our presence to our directees and strive to provide a safe space for their true essence to emerge and flourish. In that striving,…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 8 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Lisa Hudkins

April 26 - May 3, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 8 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Lucy Abbott Tucker

April 26 - May 3, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

May 22 - 24, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

An art journal encourages an introspective way to explore and communicate thoughts and feelings. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and respond to what emerges from the creative process. There’s an emphasis on intuition and playful exploration using a variety of art materials and techniques that naturally promote…

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Thresholds of Hope: A Spiritual Practice Retreat

With Cami Twilling

May 29 - 31, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Step across the threshold into a weekend of renewal, where prayer, movement, and the ancient wisdom of Celtic spirituality awaken hope and courage for uncertain times. Here, amidst sacred listening, discover the strength Earth and Spirit offer—inviting you to live and act with deeper compassion. Join us for an experiential…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

June 16 - 22, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

June 16 - 22, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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BioSpiritual Focusing Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day

With Mike Smoolca

June 17 - 22, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive BioSpiritual Focusing Silent-Directed Retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. This retreat is open to individuals with BioSpiritual Focusing training and background. During a…

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Embracing Change: A Weekend-Retreat for Women in Recovery

With Betty Hill Crowson

June 26 - 28, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Join retreat leader Betty Hill Crowson as she weaves the spiritual wisdom of the Twelve Steps with insights from her newest book, Eight Choices When Life Changes. Through her well-known process of presentations, prayer services, opportunities to share, rituals, and time for personal reflection and meditation, participants will be led…

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Stories of Forgiveness: Letting Go, Living Light

With Eileen Epperson

July 11, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Each of us carries a story about forgiveness—times we’ve given it, withheld it, or longed to receive it. Sometimes, letting go of hurt feels impossible until we hear how someone else found their way through. Join us for a day of reflection, connection, and renewal in a warm, confidential setting…

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Tending Soul Through Dreams

With Liz Walz, MA

July 17 - 19, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Dreams whisper divine secrets, beckoning us to listen—will you heed their call? Without a vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 In Biblical scripture, for people to receive dreams and visions is common. In fact, the absence of dreams or visions is sorely noted. Life in modernity tells a different story;…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nicki Verploegen, Ph.D.

July 28 - August 3, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Silent Directed Retreat – 6 Day – Nurturing Your Spirit

With Nancy Sheridan, SASV

July 28 - August 3, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive silent-directed retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. During a silent-directed retreat, each participant meets daily with an experienced spiritual director who serves as…

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Guided BioSpiritual Focusing Weeklong Retreat

With Donna O'Connor, Mike Smoolca and Dawn Turgeon

August 13 - 18, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Unlock the hidden wisdom of your body and embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery with BioSpiritual Focusing. This silent guided retreat offers a unique opportunity to delve deep into your inner world, connecting with the sacred story woven into the very fabric of your being. Through a powerful blend…

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Escape to a Summer Sanctuary- A Weekend Silent Directed Retreat

With Mary C. MacGillivray, CSJA

August 21 - 23, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

As summer begins to slip by, are you longing for some rest, solitude and connection to the Holy? Allow yourself time for a sacred pause. Come to savor the prayerful surroundings, silence, and spiritual companionship for a weekend. Arrive on Friday afternoon at 3:00, enjoy dinner and conversation at 6:00,…

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Escape to a Summer Sanctuary- A Weekend Silent Directed Retreat

With Jo Ann Bourquard

August 21 - 23, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

As summer begins to slip by, are you longing for some rest, solitude and connection to the Holy? Allow yourself time for a sacred pause. Come to savor the prayerful surroundings, silence, and spiritual companionship for a weekend. Arrive on Friday afternoon at 3:00, enjoy dinner and conversation at 6:00,…

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Speaking with Grace: Turning Difficult Conversations into Connection

With Eileen Epperson

August 22, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Have you ever replayed a painful interaction in your mind, wishing you’d found the right words? Do you tiptoe around certain people to avoid conflict—or silently swallow your true feelings? In this inspiring, day-long experience, you’ll discover new possibilities for communicating that you may never have thought possible. You’ll learn…

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Becoming a BioSpiritual Companion

With Mike Smoolca and Nancy Benben

September 22, 2026 - March 16, 2027

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Brought to you by Genesis Spiritual Life Center & The Spiritual Life Center Experienced BioSpiritual Focusing practitioners and teachers, Mike Smoolca and Nancy Benben will lead a comprehensive 5-session program focused on developing BioSpiritual Focusing Companions. This is aimed at all those wishing to learn the dynamics of effective and…

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BioSpiritual Focusing: Day of Presence

With Donna O'Connor and Dawn Turgeon

October 3, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Imagine a space where science meets spirituality, where your body becomes a conduit for divine wisdom, and where every breath draws you closer to the essence of your being. Embark on a profound journey of self-discovery and spiritual awakening through the practice of BioSpiritual Focusing. “When you seek me, you…

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Restoring Sacred Conversation with Earth

With Victoria Loorz

October 9 - 11, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

The wisdom and guidance we need for this time of tragic ecological and political collapse will not be found in the dominant ways of thinking. Over fifty years ago, Thomas Berry urged us to turn and face these challenges by pointing to the root cause of the problem, "We are talking only to…

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Inner Peace: Fall Yoga Retreat

With Sally Barber

October 30 - November 1, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life & Conference Center

Peace—your inner peace—is the heart of this fall yoga retreat. Yoga is the perfect practice, and now is the perfect season, to nurture and strengthen your inner peace. Through mindful yoga practices that move the body and calm the mind, you will release tension, overcome negative thoughts, and reduce anxiety,…

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BioSpiritual Focusing Silent Directed Retreat – 4 Day

With Donna O'Connor

November 3 - 8, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery and spiritual growth during our immersive BioSpiritual Focusing Silent-Directed Retreat, where you will have the opportunity to explore the guiding presence of the Spirit in a deeply enriching environment. This retreat is open to individuals with BioSpiritual Focusing training and background. During a…

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Finding Wholeness in the Midst of Everything with Julian of Norwich

With Mark Burrows

November 20 - 22, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

We all long to be gladdened by what Julian of Norwich imagined as the inner music of love in our lives. She knew that the melodies that shape us—some in the major key, some in a jarring, discordant minor—are part of a larger symphony, if we learn to listen deeply…

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A Simply Centered Advent: Mandalas, Candles and Prayer – Virtual Retreat

With Rev. Sharon Seyfarth Garner

November 30 - December 21, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

Begin your Advent journey this year with creative prayer, calming candlelight, and contemplative coloring. The beauty of Advent can easily become lost amidst the busy-ness of the season. If we are not careful and intentional, the sacred invitation to “wait with bated breath” quickly becomes the cultural compulsion to “shop…

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An Exploration of Art Journaling

With Peg Considine BFA, M.Ed.

December 4 - 6, 2026

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

An art journal encourages an introspective way to explore and communicate thoughts and feelings. This retreat is an opportunity to slow down and respond to what emerges from the creative process. There’s an emphasis on intuition and playful exploration using a variety of art materials and techniques that naturally promote…

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Mindful Transitions: A Contemplative Year End Retreat

With Joseph Krans, OFS

December 30, 2026 - January 1, 2027

Genesis Spiritual Life and Conference Center

As we prepare to welcome a new year, we invite you to participate in a transformative program that honors the journey of 2026 while igniting hope for what lies ahead. Take a moment to pause, reflect on the experiences that have shaped you over the past twelve months, and look…

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