Elohai neshama she-natata bi tehorah hi November 4th, 2024. I am anxious, in distress. The US election is tomorrow. Surely goodness will prevail. Surely? To make everything significantly worse, today is the fourth anniversary—the fourth yahrzeit—of the loss of our beloved son Eli, who died of liver disease, at 52. November 6th, 2024. Many are in a […]
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by Cindy Lee and Rev. SeiFu Anil Singh-MolaresOn Behalf of the SDI Board of Directors The Board of Directors identifies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) as one of the key initiatives for Spiritual Directors International (SDI). We strive to be an organization that embodies radical inclusion through welcoming and celebrating the identities of every
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by Rabbi Myriam Klotz and Rev SeiFu Singh-MolaresOn Behalf of the SDI Board of Directors The Board of Directors identified work around Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) as one of the key initiatives for SDI as an organization moving forward. To be clear, we feel this work is of paramount importance in all the
“Weary from another long winter, I had returned to the retreat house with the intent of resting and re-energizing. I was also vaguely aware that I was in the midst of discerning a vocation change, but I was happy to put that on the back burner for another few months. My resistance was strong.”
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By Dr. Rosyln “Roz” G. Weiner Question: I know that you do individual and group spiritual direction. But I’m a bit puzzled as to why you focus so much on group work. I only do individual work. Why are you so drawn to groups? Answer: I feel privileged to sit one-on-one with people. It is
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Editor’s Note: Darlene Carlson sent us this account of her experience on the SDI Journey to Spain (May 11-20, 2022). She wrote with the prayer that such pilgrimages “continue for more pilgrims.” You may learn more about SDI’s next pilgrimage to Spain, July 24-August 3, 2022, here. It follows the path and will have the
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“My work is loving the world.” – Mary Oliver By Linda Burson Swift It’s been a challenging season for our global community. There is so much happening in the world around us currently and it’s definitely not a time to disengage from life, rather there is a collective invitation to activism in whatever expression that
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By Joyce Rupp Editor’s note: Though this post is written from a Christian perspective, the Whoosh Prayer might be used by anyone, anywhere — no matter their spiritual tradition or even if they have no tradition. We are grateful to Joyce Rupp for giving SDI permission to share her reflection here. The stories she tells
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“We all have ways in which we have fallen short of our promise. Persons who have the courage to face their challenges, in this case drug addiction, have both strength and vulnerability. Facing the latter and noticing the former – while in the company of others and experiencing the acceptance (and non-judgment) of those others
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By Dr. Roslyn “Roz” Weiner QUESTION: I’m curious if you have noticed a connection between participation in one of your S.D. groups and one’s ability to sustain (and even thrive in) their ministry. In Christian circles, we see a concerning number of clergy leaving the ministry. I don’t know if Jewish communities are experiencing the
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