On July 5, 2025, the BioSpiritual Focusing Community lost one of its brightest lights with the death of Father Peter Campbell. For more than fifty years, Father Peter devoted his life to teaching and living BioSpiritual Focusing. His vision and dedication were instrumental in spreading BioSpiritual Focusing worldwide, particularly throughout the 1980’s and 1990’s, as he and Father Edwin McMahon led countless domestic and international BioSpiritual education programs. Their efforts profoundly shaped the understanding of Focusing, highlighting its transformative potential for individuals and communities alike.

Father Peter was not only an educator but also a prolific author. Along with Father Ed he co-authored many articles and books – BioSpirituality: Focusing As A Way To Grow, Beyond the Myth of Dominance: An Alternative to a Violent Society, and Rediscovering the Lost Body Connection in Christian Spirituality – that continue to inspire, heal and guide readers across the world. The Nada Lou collection of his videos further showcases his depth of insight, authenticity and willingness to share his own vulnerabilities for the benefit of others.

Even in later years, when travel became impossible, Father Peter embraced technology, using this website, Skype and Zoom to continue sharing his BioSpiritual wisdom. His commitment also led to his co-founding the BioSpiritual Institute, ensuring that the BioSpiritual legacy would endure and flourish for years to come.

Above all, Father Peter embodied what he taught. Those fortunate enough to meet him in person experienced his genuine compassion and kindness. His ministry was dedicated to making “mysticism for the millions” a reality, empowering countless individuals to connect with their Inner Divine Wisdom and experience what Gene Gendlin called the “grace” of the felt shift.

The BioSpiritual Focusing community will continue to benefit from the inspirational light of his on-going presence, now lived out in all those who caught the fire of BioSpiritual Focusing from him and continue the practice and share Focusing.  In sum, his light will also guide and uplift us, reminding us of the profound impact that one life, lived with faith, purpose and live, can have on the world….

 

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