"The whole purpose of spiritual direction is to penetrate beneath the surface of our lives, get behind the façade of conventional gestures and attitudes which we present to the world, and draw out our inner spiritual freedom.”—Thomas Merton

What Is Spiritual Direction?

An encounter that explores a deeper relationship with the spiritual aspect of being human. Spiritual direction helps people tell their sacred stories every day, and describes the ancient process of accompanying people in their spiritual journey toward freedom and peace. Spiritual direction is available to people of all faiths and people who are spiritual but have no religion. 

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Spiritual Director's Role                                             VIDEO

 A trusted companion who supports spiritual formation and transformation. For thousands of years, many names have described the role including spiritual guide, spiritual companion, spiritual accompanier, mashpiah in Hebrew, anam cara in Gaelic, and spiritual teacher in Buddhism. Spiritual director is a historic umbrella term that describes a role of accompanying a spiritual directee who listens for the true spiritual director in the relationship: God or Ultimate Reality.   

Benefits of Spiritual Direction                              VIDEO

     Who Seeks Spiritual Direction?

  • Persons who chose personalized support for the spiritual journey of growing in relationship with God or Ultimate Reality and others
  • Nurses, physicians, hospice workers, and medical personnel looking for a closer connection to the spiritual dimension of healing
  • 12- Step Workers who want to increase their spiritual skills and wisdom
  • Individuals who want to take their spiritual life more seriously
My role as a spiritual director and workshop facilitator is to provide an opportunity for people to learn how to go within and know themselves, and their connection to the Divine, more fully.  One way of doing this is to help them make sense of their night visions and how they relate to waking life.  

 Contact me to learn more about my spiritual direction services and workshops.