Throughout my life, the greatest lessons of empowerment and acceptance have come most often in the darkest struggles of self doubt.  Building faith that God would offer me the best life, with the greatest opportunities for service, has provided the sustaining light to ultimately make those choices. In 1990, I accepted the privilege of developing Holistic Resources Foundation, and in 1992, moved to Portland, Oregon.  Through the 90s, the priorities included home ownership of a community-spirited household of eight to nine residents.  The intention has been and is to provide a supportive environment for people who know they are spiritual beings choosing to strengthen their mindfulness and walk their spiritual path. Other priorities include Gohn Dagow, a martial art which dates from 2800 B.C. in southern China, and networking businesses.

Before 1982, around the western mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, I worked with children, parents, and teachers - first with Head Start,  then an alternative 'free school,' and a parent cooperative day care/school and afterschool care.  In the early 80s, I moved to Oregon and worked as a student/apprentice and instructor in a consciousness growth school on the southern Oregon coast.  During that time, I committed to a four year program through which I was ordained and licensed as a minister.

 Before 1982, around the western mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee, I worked with children, parents, and teachers - first with Head Start,  then an alternative 'free school,' and a parent cooperative day care/school and afterschool care.  In the early 80s, I moved to Oregon and worked as a student/apprentice and instructor in a consciousness growth school on the southern Oregon coast.  During that time, I committed to a four year program through which I was ordained and licensed as a minister. 

 As a steward for holding, protecting, and guiding HRF, my ministry has unfolded in some beautiful ways.  Getting to know each of the ministers and finding significant ways to support their ministries has been an extraordinary gift in my life.  We are in the process of developing a funding DVD which will be passed out with much reverence in requests for funds to support the ministries.  At this moment in time, each minister is creating their own financial resources to sponsor their ministries, projects, programs, and organizations.  Financial support for their work in the world is a big priority in my own ministry. 

 You can help!  Fill out the newsletter sign up form and we will make sure you receive the funding DVD.  It will be an inspiring way for you to get to know our ministers and in whatever way is appropriate for you, add support for their work.