• Ani Vidrine

    • Rev. Ani Vidrine, LCSW, Ph.D. serves on staff for Shalem’s Spiritual Guidance program. She offers retreats and workshops on the Enneagram Personality Typology System, which was the subject of her research for her Ph.D. studies in Integral & Transpersonal Psychology. Ani offers spiritual direction and mentorship remotely and in-person. For more information, visit Ani’s website at: https://www.alovecenteredlife.com/spiritual-direction

Taking Refuge

What gets us through the tough times—times of tribulation and heartache? To what or whom do we flee for refuge? Many of us might answer that it is the support of family, friends, and our spiritual practices. We certainly need help right now—in this moment—whether we are trying to navigate the deep political chasm in […]

April 04, 2026 by Ani Vidrine

Opening the Heart of Compassion

How can we skillfully navigate suffering in the present moment? What practices might we employ that remind us that we are not alone? These questions have become particularly relevant to me in the last three years. Perhaps they are meaningful for you right now. In September 2022, my beloved husband of 24 years was killed […]

June 06, 2025 by Ani Vidrine 2 Comments