More About Kurt

I am currently living my passion of being a resource to those who want to awaken to the fullness of Life-both those just opening their eyes and those who've been at it for some time. I empathize with the discomfort of waking out of slumber, yet the rewards of an aware life are well beyond words. My approach is multi-disciplined, sometimes challenging, yet individually paced. It is my intention to help you in your relationship to each aspect of yourself, to others, and to Life itself.

Education

My background includes numerous workshops, training, and research in addition to my formal education, which consists of a B.A. in psychology and an M.A. in Applied Behavioral Science (counseling) that included a clinical internship. Thankfully, my education stressed my personal growth and self-awareness as practitioner over and above any theory or technique. My experience, including volunteer work, has helped to integrate and ripen my understanding and abilities. Further trainings and experiences, while numerous, include: a meditation retreat for “healers and leaders” with Eckhart Tolle, Enlightenment Intensive Master training with Lawrence Noyes, and both an Integral Counseling Practicum and a Body-Inclusive Therapy Practicum with Robert Masters.

Psycho-Spiritual Practice

I have had a spiritual practice for over thirty three years, including both personal devotional practice and involvement with various spiritual communities. For about two decades I was immersed in a particular contemplative practice centered within the Christian tradition whereby through prayer and meditation one can experience contact with, or a "direct knowing," of God. My practice evolved to where Sufi, Hindu, Buddhist and Non-dual teachings are incorporated into my practice. I have been heavily influenced by the guidance of Gregory McBride and the teachings of Anthony DeMello and Eckhart Tolle, amongst others. My contemplative practice continues as a center point in my life. Presence, insight and satori continue to guide and direct me.

The Marketplace and Finances

Nearly 30 years ago I co-created, and continue as owner of, an award-winning business built on an integral business practice (one that balances business strategies with concerns for the employee's interests and working environment, client needs, ethics and care for the natural environment.) This has given me hands-on experience in the art of business and personal finances—both values and down-to-earth practice.

Family Life

I live in the greater Seattle area with my lovely wife, Karen (who also masters intensives and does counseling when not riding elephants.) Together we explore the dimensions of our committed relationship, our daily life, and our spiritual life, fully aware of the underlying dedication to truth-telling, facing difficulties and even conflict in order to reap the rewards of a dynamic marriage. I wish to recognize my first wife of a 25 year marriage who both endured my training as a husband and birthed three incredible children (who likewise endured my training as a father.) Thankfully, both daughters and my son are launched and one has provided two grandsons. Also, having remarried, I have gained three beautiful step-daughters and six more grandchildren.

Travel and Nature

I’ve had the pleasure of traveling and observing cultures in Europe, Latin America, Southeast Asia and India. Many photos on this web site are from these travels. I love to spend time in nature: kayaking, hiking and seeking wild flora and fauna. I consider our cabin in the North Cascade’s my "home" and sanctuary.