Today we gather in the first of 2 sessions with Pam Winthrop Lauer and fellow spiritual directors of diverse political leanings to tend to our overwhelm, worry, anger, fear, excitement, and other feelings about the U.S. election. Using the principles of Nonviolent Communication we will be guided through meditation, group participation exercises, and themed break-out […]
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Dear Friends, School is well underway at SDI and we have a variety of convenient online courses, webinars, and recordings for you to choose from! SDI programming is taught by spiritual directors and companions from the community who are passionate about our calling and committed to sharing their wisdom. This Fall our community is excited
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SDI is seeking submissions for children’s art for our publication of an inspired spiritual journal for children, focusing on how they are companioned in their innate, powerful, and inspiring search for ultimate meaning.  Every submission will receive a $20 store credit, with the ultimate prize being the publication of selected pieces in this inspired new
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As a diverse and international organization, we know that SDI members and friends may be experiencing a wide range of emotions in response to the recent attack on southern Israel on October 7th and the assaults on Gaza that have followed. Â As the Board of SDI, our hearts cry out at the unconscionable violence
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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
Our friend and longtime member Karen Erlichman recently took a trip to Barcelona, Spain. She’s offered a collection of her own photos for us to share with you. Karen’s photos really evoke the rich and diverse history, culture, architecture, and food of Barcelona! Thank you Karen these with the SDI Community! All photos (c) 2022
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“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.”
Picking Up Sticks : A Simple Spiritual Practice – by Bridget Purdome Read More »
I was driving home tonight, Navigating a moment of freedom. And I understood: My heart is on permanent loan from God. ~ Mine to use. God’s forever. Ours to share. God’s goodness inside me. ~~ I also understood that this is true of every being in the universe. No amount of pain, shame, suffering or
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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“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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