Mosaic Heart Spiritual Direction

with Melissa Auten

The Mosaic Heart

Each and every life can be likened to a beautiful mosaic design. We are all compilations of many intricate, inter-related parts. Some parts of our mosaic pattern are known to us, while other parts remain in shadow. Our Creator has designed each of us for wholeness, though sometimes we may need a little help to see and understand the patterns in our lives—the grand design, the movement of The Spirit. Spiritual direction can help you to discern the patterns present in your life and develop a clearer understanding of them and how they contribute to the unique mosaic and God given work of art that is you.

— Melissa Auten

Hello! Thank you for stopping by my website. I’m Melissa Auten, a spiritual director since 2015, trained in both the Christian mystical and Perennial Wisdom traditions. I’m based in Wake Forest, NC and meet with directees both in person and virtually.

Welcoming of all.
I warmly welcome people of all backgrounds. My directees have been young and older, churched and unchurched, religious and SBNR (spiritual but not religious), clergy and laity, straight and gay, married and single, men and women. No matter who you are, I am here to help you develop a deeper sense of your true self and a better understanding of how Spirit is at work in your life. That said, there are several groups of people that I seem to have developed an affinity for attracting. They include:

LGBTQAI+ individuals. Historically neglected, if not outright abused by the church, this population is near and dear to my heart. I am unapologetically affirming.
Individuals deconstructing from rigid, rules-based forms of Christianity. I am honored to help these directees re-examine their faith and forge a more authentic path, without attempting to steer them back into orthodoxy.
Clergy and church staff. I’m privileged to serve as a spiritual companion and confidante to numerous clergy people and church staff members in their pursuit of an even deeper relationship with God.

A safe and sacred place.
Being mindful of the deep richness of all races, ethnicities, cultures, and religions, I offer all of my directees a safe, sacred space in which to wrestle with their deepest questions, concerns, and issues of faith. My steadfast belief is that each human being has the sacred Light of Divinity within them and therefore has wisdom waiting to be unearthed.

Learn more.
If you’re new to spiritual direction, click here for a brief overview: Spiritual Direction Q&A. If you’re interested in spiritual direction with me, contact me to request a free, no obligation introductory meeting. I look forward to hearing from you!