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Spiritual Direction and mentoring

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A spiritual director, also known as a spiritual mentor or a spiritual companion, is trained in sacred space-holding to allow the movements of spirit in your life to be truly heard. The focus is on your relationship to Spirit, God, the Divine, by whatever name or names you give it.

 

As an interfaith spiritual director, I have long practice and training in creating and sustaining a safe container for you to deeply explore your relationship with the Holy, the Sacred, the Mystery — however your relationship with it is now. All of life is spiritual, so nothing is "off-limits". This is a place to explore and unpack questions, doubts, confusions, and curiosities of your spiritual path and practice. Some common issues people bring include life changes, turning points or crises of faith, existential questions, or anything else that stirs your spirit.

 

The time is dedicated to holy listening: listening to your deepest spiritual needs, in order to help you find alignment with the mystery in your own sacred way. My main roles are space-holding, discernment, listening, silence, and asking the right questions to help you deepen your own understanding, opening, and relationship with spirit. I listen to you, with you, and in support of you — to the holy mystery guiding us all.

 

This is a space for you to open up as much as you need, to tell as much of your story as you want, to feel the feelings that are present and see what the right next step is for you. This is in service of helping you discern how your path is unfolding, and how to walk it with grace.

 

In this role, I am an honored witness to your spiritual process. You can be any religion or none; this is about your spiritual life, and I can work with you regardless of your background. I have studied and practiced in various traditions for over two decades and I can meet you where you are. I just ask that you come open and curious, dedicated to this unfolding process.

 

A spiritual director doesn't give advice or teach specific practices unless requested and appropriate. This is not meditation, or coaching, or therapy. In our sessions, we focus on you and your spiritual life, and on your ongoing relationship to life, the universe, and everything. Conversations are guided by what you bring and what’s going on with you and spirit, and in your life.

 

How does this work? First, we’ll have a brief introductory chat, to see if there is a good fit between us. If we decide to work together, we’ll usually meet once a month, for about an hour. This can be by video or phone call. I’ll ask that you commit to creating the space in your life for our conversation, and that you dedicate your full, open, quiet, and honest attention to it.

 

If you feel moved or curious, please get in touch or book a session here.

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