Not Strictly Spiritual – Discovering the Divine with Mary DeTurris Poust

Writer. Retreat Leader. Yoga Teacher. Spiritual Director.

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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

Not Strictly Spiritual celebrates 18 years

January 24, 2026 • Cravings Tribe

It was 18 years ago today — on the Feast of St. Francis de Sales, patron saint of journalists — that I launched this blog. (You can read my original blog ...

Broken, beautiful & beloved

January 21, 2026 • Life Lines

Several years ago, when I was on a retreat in the Green Mountains of Vermont, the leader — after guiding us through a powerful meditation and reflection — ...

When nothing is ordinary about Ordinary Time

January 15, 2026 • Life Lines

As we settle back into Ordinary Time in our liturgical calendar, it strikes me as a more challenging task this time around. It’s not hard to see that there ...

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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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