Mary Lindberg, Interview #193

Name: Mary Lindberg

Where you live: Seattle, WA

What you do as a vocation or avocation? Community Engagement Coordinator for a non-profit that creates affordable housing, Freelance writer

Your two favorite books: 

Stones for Ibarra by Harriet Doerr; 

Good Poems edited by Garrison Keillor

Your two favorite songs:

Pia Jesu, 

Let’s Fall in Love

Why you are interested in spirituality? 

My mom was incredibly intuitive and spiritual—I think she passed that on to me. I care about meaning, especially as a writer and faith leader.

Your favorite quote:  “We can do no great things; only small things with great love.” --Mother Teresa

Your favorite web sites: 

Writer’s Almanac (http://writersalmanac.publicradio.org/);

Lectionary Lab—aka Two Bubbas and a Bible (http://lectionarylab.blogspot.com/)

Your hero? Moms who make sacrifices for their children.

A spiritual lesson you hope to learn? Each day requires writing and listening to God.

A place in the world where you feel spiritually "connected?" 

Holden Village, a retreat center in the Cascade Mountains of Washington

Mary is also the author of The Graceful Exit: A Pastor's Journey from Good-bye to Hello, a book published by the Alban Institute, and you can see more here: