Spiritual direction and companionship inspires people to experience authenticity in their lives as they connect with and explore the ground of all being, that deepest of truths which is beyond life and death and goes by many names, including God, and no name at all.
The spiritual companions of SDI share their stories on our blog. Receive nourishment, learn a new practice, and gain insight into the healing modality of spiritual companionship through one of the stories shared below.
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Previous Next We recently gathered as spiritual companions for our Nature Immersion and Deep Listening Journey in the forests of North Carolina. Each day we engaged in Forest Bathing exercises led by Jeanette Banashak, had spacious time to rest, and quickly formed a nurturing community of friends. We had evening
The practice of the presence is a form of micro-prayer done on the fly. A mini-conversation with God. A brief “lifting up of the heart.” Done anywhere, anytime, the practice is perfect for anyone. We can’t fail at it. It’s shorter than a tweet. It takes less time than sending
Join our community of spiritual companions and wayfarers for this 3-part webinar “book club” of deep conversation and discernment with one of SDI’s most compelling teachers, Fr. Adam Bucko. We will be reading Fr. Adam’s newest book, Let Your Heartbreak Be Your Guide – designed for every person trying to
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
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
Who is in your “Community of Care”? Being a spiritual director or companion is a calling that requires we care for ourselves, so we can be most beneficial to those we walk with as listening healers. To do this work, we need a team of people who help us grow
Hi! Matt Whitney here – Creative Director, and one of the Guides for the Nature Immersion and Deep Listening Journey we have put together for all spiritual directors, companions, and wayfarers. All are welcome. 🌲🌳 This is my dream retreat. I designed it the way I would want a retreat
“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.”
how spiritual directors and companions can begin to create a safe, holy space in their sessions to allow for safe, brave conversations about sexuality.
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
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
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
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