unhurried, unworried, grounded
I’m Phil Fox Rose, a spiritual director, editor and author.
I’ve wrestled with big questions and tried to think my way out of problems and come out the other side realizing that all shall be well, and that I am loved, and that God is love, and that most of the harm and evil in the world is rooted in fear and disconnection — that if we can restore people’s sense of connection with each other, with the earth and the divine, and with their own bodies, most of that ugliness evaporates, or at least it stops being overwhelming. My greatest blessing and the greatest gift I have to offer others is this partial understanding. The mystical traditions across many faiths and non-faiths say something similar about letting go of the fear, disconnection and scarcity thinking:
But it’s not quite as simple as “It’s all good!” because there’s work to do. That leads to the Martha and Mary question: the ongoing balancing act of working to improve things while also accepting them as they are right here right now — and remembering all the while that even when you screw up for the hundredth time, you’re still beloved and precious. You do good because you are loved; you aren’t loved because you do good.
This is the focus of my own very convoluted spiritual journey. It is the focus of my writing and my editorial work. It is the focus of my spiritual direction offering. And it is my privilege to advance it through helping lead a weekly contemplative prayer group.
Ways we might walk together
Spiritual direction
An hour together in a safe, supportive and honest space where you can talk about whatever you are bringing, and meditate if you want. A gentle check-in, not a goal-oriented program.
About spiritual directionEditorial services
Developmental editing, copyediting and proofreading, content strategy and editorial direction, drawing on over 30 years in publishing, with particular depth in spirituality, meditation, self-improvement and technology.
About editorial services
Meditation for Christians
Why everyone should meditate, and a simple way to begin with centering prayer.
Writing on Substack
Where most of my writing lives for now. Eventually there will be a book.
Contemplative prayer at Saint Mark’s
A weekly contemplative group I help lead at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle.
Phil has an extraordinary calm about him, and a way of asking very gentle questions that open up possibilities for people they might not have considered.
Phil did not just correct grammar or wording—he really took the time to understand the purpose of the book and the audience I am trying to help.
Reach out and say hi
If any of this interests you, please reach out and say hi. Whether it’s to talk about spiritual direction, editing, some other collaboration or just to connect, send me a note or ask for a 15-minute chat on Zoom. I look forward to connecting.
Or email me at phil -at- philfoxrose -dot- com.