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Blog of the Grateful Bear

ramblings of a freelance panentheist {"all things are in God, and God is in all things"} . . . musings on Emergent spirituality, powerlifting, LGBTQueer issues, contemplative prayer, mysticism, cats, music, healing, and more. I like my coffee and my existentialism dark-roasted.

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I'm an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor), in private practice in Marietta, Georgia. I'm an Episcopagan who is involved in the Emergent Christian conversation. My writings on queer spirituality have been published in Whosoever and several other magazines. I live in a house-in-the-woods (Bear's Hermitage) in Marietta with Leonidas (Lenny) and Guy, Mighty Warrior Cats, and way too many books.


Wednesday, May 03, 2006

Bear Takes Leap of Faith

I’ve just taken a leap of faith and opened a counseling office in Canton, Georgia. My practice will initially focus on pre-trial and court-related assessments, but I will also be doing individual counseling for spiritual and personal growth issues. I saw my first two clients on Monday, so I’m excited – but I've never been in business “on my own” before, so I’m also nervous.

I haven’t left my salaried job, but I’ve cut it back to 3 days a week, so I can devote time and energy to developing my own practice.

I’d deeply appreciate it if you keep me and my fledgling practice in your prayers.

bearhugs ~
Darrell
www.WildFaith.com

14 Comments:

Blogger Deb said...

Best wishes to you. Yes, I'll keep you in my prayers.

3:06 PM, May 03, 2006  
Blogger Zach Young said...

You got it!

7:42 PM, May 03, 2006  
Blogger Trev Diesel said...

Blessings on your new venture!

9:54 AM, May 04, 2006  
Blogger isaiah said...

Taking the leap was the hardest part- which you have already done! Congratulations- you cannot fail.

11:16 AM, May 04, 2006  
Blogger "James" said...

I am proud of you for taking the leap. Sounds like it is a good step and that you are ready. I will indeed hold you in my thoughts.

Namaste.

1:44 PM, May 04, 2006  
Blogger Jon said...

Blessings!

7:18 AM, May 05, 2006  
Blogger Andrew said...

Congratulations and many prayers.

8:02 AM, May 05, 2006  
Blogger molly said...

Congrats, Darrell. Sending you abundance & blessings.

5:16 PM, May 05, 2006  
Blogger Wulfila said...

Congratulations and I hope it works out well! I'd try to refer you business except that it would mean wishing my father (who lives in Canton) into a counseling office!

2:46 PM, May 06, 2006  
Anonymous Heidi said...

That's terrific news! Congrats!

3:38 PM, May 06, 2006  
Anonymous wheezinggirl said...

I just got back in town and read your post! Congrats and I'm glad to hear things are going well also (per the other email). You'll do great!

4:05 PM, May 07, 2006  
Blogger Mind the Bear said...

There is always some apprehenion, fear, trembling, etc. with every new beginning, new part of the journey, etc. As I have oft quoted, "If the rewards are clear, but the call is vague, the devil is lurking. If the call is clear, but the rewards are vague, the Spirit is stalking."

Grace, Peace, & Cheers, Joe.

9:32 PM, May 07, 2006  
Anonymous arulba said...

Congratulations and best wishes!

2:52 PM, May 08, 2006  
Blogger Questing Parson said...

Hey, I'm just a hop and skip the other side of Weleska from you. Want to open a branch office here? We sure could use it.

9:42 PM, May 08, 2006  

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