Two people sitting in a quiet, private space perhaps with a lighted candle on a table nearby, discussing whatever life experience the directee shares. That’s spiritual direction. At the first visit, the two of you will likely spend some time getting to know one another. After the initial “meet and greet,” the spiritual director will [Read More…]
Appreciating Spiritual Experiences
August 27, 2012 by 188 Comments
A common misconception is that spiritual direction is mostly about people’s discomfort or problems. In fact, much of what spiritual directors do is help you savor, appreciate and explore wonderful places in your life–places where you feel deeply connected to the source of all life. This is an important practice because as the world seems [Read More…]
Wrestling with Tough Spiritual Issues
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Spiritual exploration is not for the fainthearted. If all you want from your spiritual journey is success and ease, then forget spiritual direction. In most all spiritual traditions—and especially Christianity—it can be a painful process to “see the light.” One Quaker notion is that even while we desire the light of Christ in our heart, [Read More…]
The Spiritual Director as Field Guide
June 11, 2012 by 173 Comments
Spiritual directors today are, in a sense, “field guides” along the walk, pointing out interesting highlights and asking you to think more deeply about certain questions. As a field guide, it is hoped that we will at least recognize the terrain. At times, we discover it with you. We don’t walk the walk for you, [Read More…]
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