Restoring Hope
Where
Your Heart Meets
Your Home.
Esther
Joy
Goetz
I was born and grew up a missionary kid in war-torn Ethiopia. I now live in rural New Jersey (yes, there's such a thing) in a house surrounded by perennial gardens where you will find me digging in the dirt or basking in the glory of it all.
When I'm not on a date with my husband of 30 years, I'm coming alongside others as a spiritual companion (aka spiritual director), writing, watching crime shows, figuring out the cures for all the world's problems with a friend, or being a mom to four grownish kids and two adorable grandkids. Plus, I LOVE ICE CREAM!
I have a fierce passion to restore hope for the sacred space where our hearts and our homes meet. This includes faith, grief, motherhood and recovering who we were designed to be before the world told us who we should be.
My husband wrote this haiku for me as a gift for my graduation from Spiritual Direction and it encompasses where I am in my holy, human journey.
Rewilding her self,
to create space for others,
their own soul to free.
A teary cry, a belly laugh, a heart-felt sigh or a Spirit-filled burst of wisdom and hope. Serious. Silly. Sappy. Spiritual.
If you want to explore or re-explore your faith, have questions about it, are disillusioned with what you've been taught all your life, or are in a place of rethinking and/or rebuilding your faith, the Dolly Mama is the place for you. There is no doubt too scary and no question off-limits. There is only GRACE for who you are now and SPACE for who you are becoming, hopefully more and more you.
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It's hard out there in the big wide world and often in our own hearts and homes. It's also incredibly holy. If your soul needs a long, deep breath and your hope yearns to be restored, I welcome you to receive these gifts right here at the Dolly Mama.
Giving our BIG KIDS (teens and young adults) the roots of love and the wings of freedom to be completely themselves. Help. Humor. Hope.
(spiritual direction & companionship)
Welcome to my sanctuary of self-discovery, spiritual guidance and soul care. At Heard & Held, I believe in the transformative power of spiritual direction—a sacred journey that invites individuals to explore their inner landscapes, deepen their connection with the divine, and
cultivate a more meaningful and purposeful life.
I am committed to being a compassionate companion on your spiritual quest, offering a supportive and non-judgmental space for reflection, contemplation, and exploration.
Whether you're seeking clarity in times of uncertainty, navigating
life transitions, or simply desiring a deeper connection with your
spirituality, I am dedicated to walk alongside you.
Embrace the opportunity to delve into the depths of your soul. Together, we will embark on a journey of self-discovery, nurturing the sacred within and fostering spiritual growth.
At Heard & Held, I honor the unique path of each individual, recognizing that spirituality is a personal and evolving experience. My mission is to empower you to discover your own truths, find solace in the sacred, and live a life aligned with your deepest values.
Take the first step towards spiritual transformation. Explore the possibilities that spiritual direction offers and set out on a journey of self-discovery and enlightenment with me.
Your sacred path awaits.