Not Strictly Spiritual – Discovering the Divine with Mary DeTurris Poust

Writer. Retreat Leader. Yoga Teacher. Spiritual Director.

Whether you’re looking for a retreat, yoga class, or spiritual direction, you’ve come to the right place. I offer a variety of online and in-person options to suit every style. I hope to see you soon!

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Discovering the Divine in the Everyday.

The Divine is not a distant dream but a daily reality. My passion is helping people uncover that beautiful truth and reclaim their own belovedness. So, dive in, reach out, and join our tribe.

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From the NSS Blog

Thank you for the prayers!

April 9, 2026 • prayer

Thank you to everyone who has been praying for our daughter Chiara for the past few weeks. After a harrowing experience fighting a serious infection ...

A Lent of pain, prayer and surrender

March 25, 2026 • Life Lines

Whenever I lead Lenten retreats, I remind people that often the sacrifices we set out for ourselves at the start of this journey through the spiritual desert ...

Meeting Pope Leo. For real!

February 25, 2026 • Italy, Rome

After a recent trip to Florence to visit our youngest, who is studying abroad, my husband, Dennis, and I took a bullet train down to Rome in order to attend ...

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“Mary is delightful, authentic, engaging, inclusive, just generally wonderful…So grateful for Mary’s heart, love, wisdom, transparency, sharing!”

— Broken, Beautiful & Beloved retreat participant

“Who would think that spiritual renewal could be so much fun? You get the best of everything at the Stillpoint retreat!”

— Karen L.

“Mary Poust was superb! She presented the material with ease and enthusiasm. She has a great sense of humor and exhibits a joyful presence.”

— Bon Secours retreat participant

“Mary gently introduces multiple avenues toward peaceful renewal including her own insights, well-chosen readings emphasizing self-nurturing and acceptance, acknowledging gratitude with everyday life occurrences, yoga, sharing, and silent mindful reflection.”

— Margie L.

Life Lines Podcast

Learning to be a spiritual being in a material world – to live with attention and INtention, and to see the journey as the goal.

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