If you’ve just booked your first session, you might be wondering how to prepare for spiritual direction. While individual companions may have a particular approach that requires unique preparation, like gardening or painting, I’ve gathered here a handful of universal points that may help you feel more prepared for your scheduled time. From my own…
When describing spiritual direction and companionship, I usually mention the term spiritual hospitality. Though not original to me, I love how this phrase captures a sense of preparation, care, and attention towards another person. Spiritual hospitality is the act of listening in a way that creates a sacred, safe space for another. This applies to…
Many years ago I sat in a small seaside office as a domestic violence survivor advocate. My work focused on safety planning, connecting folks with community resources, and facilitating support groups. I loved it. Many days were emotionally difficult, but it informed so much of my life and faith since then, including my approach to…
Spiritual direction (SD) is a term for something we look for all the time: companionship. In various forms, companionship is essential for physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual flourishing. Isolation in any season of life, such as a period of transition, parenting, grief or illness, or evolving faith, can be painful. Spiritual direction is a formal…