What is Spiritual Direction

“Spiritual direction is the practice of being with people as they attempt to deepen their relationship with the divine, or to learn and grow in their own personal spirituality…” -Websters definition

Spiritual Direction is a time honored relationship between two people and the Creator. Spiritual formation/direction is inner work, changing our orientation, turning our soul towards God, for our own benefit and that of others.  The deep groaning’s of our soul are revealed and explored. It is not a “christian” practice, it is an interfaith practice and journey that leads to soul formation and deeper connection with our spiritual self.

Spiritual Direction offers a sacred space to share joy, tears, honesty, dreams, fears, hurts and begin re-framing our life. We learn to identify the Sacred in the midst of the everyday.  My work as a spiritual director is to create sacred space, to listen and encourage the connections to occur.

For those with a faith background this soul transformation means becoming more in-tune with the work of God in and around them, drawing them into deeper relationship with God as they understand her.  Those who are don’t relate to the world through a faith lens will find spiritual direction leads to becoming more welcoming of the beauty within their own spirit and that of fellow travelers in their family, community, and world.

During a session,we slow down, listen for God or our inner light, in and around us, and change our orientation as necessary, transforming our very being. Those thoughts and inner pieces that we love and hate are gently urged into the light.  Once in the light, these deep pieces of ourselves can be explored and understood. This change is where the outward comes in. As our soul is fed and nurtured, our orientation and attitude towards others is changed forever. Some habits, people, items, and thoughts will be left behind and others will be picked up. Spiritual direction is a journey of formation, which can lead to greater joy and inner peace.

“Spiritual direction is an interpersonal relationship in which we learn how to grow, live, and love in the spiritual life.” – Richard J. Foster