Spiritual Direction.
WHAT is Spiritual Direction?
Spiritual Direction is the sacred + safe space to listen, grow, ponder, reflect, process & hopefully become more aware to the movements of God/the Divine in our daily lives. In the words of Margaret Guenther, spiritual direction is simply “holy listening.” In my practice, Spiritual Direction/Companionship, is offering you the space to process, heal, cry, discuss, and pause as you need in order to become more aware of God’s divine presence. It’s a safe, sacred space to be present with one another and open to wherever God, the Divine healer and director, may be leading.
“What exactly do spiritual directors do? The simple and most direct answer I can give is that they help others attend to God’s presence and revelation and prepare to respond to [God]. In other words, they help people attune themselves to God.”
David Benner from Sacred Companions
WHY is it important?
Quite simply; because we need one another. I believe we are all on a journey & at different turning points on this journey we need a companion to come alongside us & help us to cultivate presence + awareness as we navigate various seasons in life. For many, spiritual direction is sought out in seasons where deconstruction or spiritual shifts are taking place. For others, it’s in seasons of transformation or when discernment is needed. Spiritual direction can also be helpful in simply reconnecting with God or in the space to process fears, uncertainties, doubts, past religious trauma, and/or upcoming change. The bottom line: spiritual direction is for all people, on all walks of life, in all seasons. It’s the sacred space of holy listening, healing, growing, & allowing someone else to sit alongside us, noticing the movements of God while we do.
HOW does it (practically) work?
It works how you want it to:) I really do believe in following your lead as you, so generously, allow me to travel the beautiful, sacred journey right alongside you. Typically, I incorporate silence, reflection, and at times nature into our time together. Meetings are usually 1-1.5 hours in a cozy (plant filled) space that allows us the freedom to be present with one another… usually with tea or coffee if desired.