About Krista
Welcome to My Soul Space
Hello, I’m Krista Keane, founder of My Soul Space. My journey into spiritual direction and founding this practice has not only been shaped by my personal engagement with the Holy Scriptures, but by a transforming relationship with the Lord.
About ten years ago, I started to notice myself questioning some of the legalistic boundaries I had placed in my life. I was striving for perfection; to be what I thought others expected, and what I thought God expected me to be. I found myself completely frustrated, empty, and exhausted. I was certain there had to be more to my spiritual journey than burning out every few seasons.
Guess what? It turns out there is a lot more.
Krista Keane
About My Soul Space
"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly."​
Matthew 11:28-30 MSG.
Those words washed over me one day. I sat in my own puddle of happy tears, sad tears, and stressed out tears, until I fell into the arms of a loving God who was inviting me into a beautiful, unburdened relationship with Him. This scripture not only guides my professional practice, but also shapes my own spiritual practices. It reminds me daily of the divine presence of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit in my life.
I love sitting down and getting to know others and hearing their stories. I have a heart for people of all ages and stages of life. I bring a deep understanding and empathy to those who are experiencing challenges in church ministry, those who are feeling burned out in their faith journey, those who are navigating estrangement from an adult child, or those who are trying to figure out what God is up to in their particular season of life.
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As your spiritual director, I am committed to offering a space where you can find peace, speak freely, and discern the subtle, yet profound, ways God is moving in your life.
Krista Keane
Mission Statement
To provide a comfortable and confidential space where individuals can freely explore God’s movement in their life, guided by compassionate listening and discernment that is grounded in biblical truth.
What is Spiritual Direction?
What to expect at a session?
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We will sit down in my office for in person sessions, or over Zoom for virtual sessions. The setting is much like a counselor's office. It's a quiet, non-distracting, comfortable and welcoming space.
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I will open our session with prayer, scripture, or a liturgical reading.
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We will spend time in silence, prayerfully listening for God. Silence can seem a little intimidating, but remember, silence is a practice. We will start with small increments and go from there.
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What if I have nothing to say after silence? That is okay. I'm trained to guide our conversations.
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My favorite definition of Christian based, contemplative spiritual direction is from my friend/instructor, Danny Mullins:
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"It is partnering with the Holy Spirit in noticing how God is with us, and exploring how we are being invited to respond to God.
If you’d like more information about my services, get in touch today.