Susan Murphy

Courage & Renewal Facilitator
Speaks English

Susan is a spiritual director and retreat leader, and Professor Emeritus at San Jose State University in Nursing and health professions. She is a Quaker and an ordained member of Thich Nhat Hanh’s Order of Interbeing who actively practices and leads Buddhist and Christian meditation. Susan has served on the regional staff of the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. As a Courage & Renewal Facilitator, she offers retreats that foster personal renewal, professional integrity, and vocational clarity for educators, spiritual leaders, and others who are dedicated to service, compassion, and care of the earth.

Favorite quote

Life is short, and we do not have much time to gladden the hearts of those who travel the path with us; so be swift to love and make haste to be kind. Attributed to Henri Frédéric Amiel (27 September 1821 – 11 May 1881), Swiss writer, critic, and moral philosopher.

Attributed to Henri Frédéric Amiel (27 September 1821 – 11 May 1881), Swiss writer, critic, and moral philosopher.

What I Do For Fun, Rest, and Renewal

gardening, walking in nature, birdwatching, kayaking, being Grandmother, Music (choral)