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Episode 25 - Interview with Keith Kristich
Category: Religion & Spirituality
Duration: 00:54:36
Publish Date: 2020-04-03 07:47:28
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Keith Kristich

Hi, I’m Keith Kristich and I live in Buffalo, NY with my (amazing) partner and wife, Colleen. I’m a lover of nature, good conversation, and am often found with a book, banjo, or guitar in hand.

During times of quiet in 2009, I found myself meditating by accident! Not understanding what was happening, I immediately began to look into Buddhism (like many, I associated the word “meditation” with the word “Buddhism").

Soon after, I rediscovered the mystical teachings and practices within the Christian Contemplative Tradition. I later began to widen my study and practice to understand the contemplative dimensions of many spiritual and religious traditions.

Through deepening study and practice, I ultimately sought out certification in teaching contemplative prayer, centering prayer, meditation, and the Enneagram.

It is now my work to walk alongside those who wish to nourish and deepen their spiritual life and wellbeing through contemplative prayer, meditation, and personality study. This allows me to journey with people in leading retreats, regular contemplative practice groups, and in one-on-one coaching settings, both in person and online.

My ultimate aim is to help people slow down and reconnect with their deepest and truest self.


Keith Kristich lives in Buffalo, NY with his partner and wife, Colleen. He’s a self-described lover of nature, good conversation, and am often found with a book, banjo, or guitar in hand. In his own words, he says “My ultimate aim is to help people slow down and reconnect with their deepest and truest self.”

Two things stand out about this interview. First, Keith discovered meditation “by accident.” Of course, nothing happens by accident, but he started his journey just by being naturally drawn into silence after listening to music. Once he realized what he was doing, he started to explore Buddhist teachings, and only later did he realize this was a part of the Christian tradition and then found his way into a more formal practice like Centering Prayer.

Second, he’s a Millenial who is taking up the mantle of contemplative practice, and is sharing it with others through his website, retreats, in-person and online meditation groups, Enneagram coaching, and other creative pursuits.

I think you’ll find some good stuff in this episode slowing down and connecting.

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