I was raised Catholic, and in college was exposed to Christianity- not in the Catholic church.  I loved it.  For about 15 years I was in church on a regular basis- doing lots of bible studies etc.  But when real challenges came and when I needed to grow, I started searching. I found Christian mediation and mysticism.  From learning about that, I ventured further learning about meditation, yoga and being in silence.  I believe in Jesus, I believe there is a God.  I really enjoy Pema Chodron’s books, and she is Buddhist I believe.