Leslie Hershberger

"I see from where I stand." Haitian proverb

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Standing on the edge of unknowing, open to grace.

I found Ken's work when I was in grad school getting a Master's in theology. His postmetaphysical spiritual understanding, the integral map and elegant inclusion of states and stages was congruent with insights I was gaining through my study of contemplatives and mystics across the traditions. It helped me sort through my endless questions and for that, I am grateful to him.

In August 2006, I attended Integral Contemplative Christianity with Fr. Thomas Keating, Brother David Steindl-Rast and Ken. The teaching gave me a template for translation of Christian practice as it moves along the conveyor belt. Even moreso, I felt abundant gratitude to sit in the presence of wisdom teachers who embody compassion and openness with humor and grace. Perhaps what struck me most deeply is that the room was full of practitioners from various tradition and we all were able to cross doctrinal boundaries and practice Presence together. A few days after I returned from ICC, one of my best friends died (so young) on the raquetball court of a heart attack. As I did his eulogy, my body, mind and spirit were filled with the energy of the bodhisattvas from ICC; it was as if I was carried through my grief by the Spirit of each person who filled the room with their own embodied presence.

Currently finishing a web course with I-Life called Coming Home.

New grandma to Alejandro Liam Osegueda Hershberger...waiting for his move to the states in summer 2011 with his mama, Laura Hershberger and papa, Cesar Osegueda. Beans and rice will be on the stove, dogs and cats ready to romp, iTunes Alejandro playlist ready for dancing and five acres of wide open spaces.

Education

B.S. in Education, University of Cincinnati

MA. Theology, Xavier University

Currently working on a Certificate Integral Theory, JFK University

Certified Teacher in the Enneagram in the Narrative Tradition

Career

Teacher, facilitator, personal/executive coach and founder of Integral Women of Greater Cincinnati which facilitates women's movement through midlife transition in all 4 quadrants.

Social media coordinator for Enneagram Studies in the Narrative Tradition.

Enneagram teacher, facilitator. Currently working with Integral Recovery