{"id":16846,"date":"2024-07-18T00:38:40","date_gmt":"2024-07-18T00:38:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iamsignificant.ca\/?p=16846"},"modified":"2024-07-18T00:44:12","modified_gmt":"2024-07-18T00:44:12","slug":"what-is-spiritual-direction","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iamsignificant.ca\/home\/featured\/what-is-spiritual-direction\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Spiritual Direction?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mp-row-fluid motopress-row mpce-dsbl-margin-left mpce-dsbl-margin-right\">\n<div class=\"motopress-clmn mp-span12  mpce-dsbl-margin-left mpce-dsbl-margin-right\">\n<div class=\"motopress-video-obj\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/j9LWJMqU4Cs?si=wnHCgmHjb-n7j5On&wmode=opaque\" class=\" mpce-dsbl-margin-left mpce-dsbl-margin-right mpce-dsbl-margin-top mpce-dsbl-margin-bottom\" frameborder=\"0\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mp-row-fluid motopress-row mpce-dsbl-margin-left mpce-dsbl-margin-right\">\n<div class=\"motopress-clmn mp-span12  mpce-dsbl-margin-left mpce-dsbl-margin-right\">\n<div class=\"motopress-code-obj\">\n<p>Spiritual direction is an ancient practice where an individual seeks guidance and support in their spiritual journey from a qualified and experienced spiritual director. &#8220;Director&#8221; is kind of a misnomer. \u00a0It&#8217;s more like spiritual companionship or a &#8220;soul friend.&#8221; It involves a safe one-on-one relationship with a spiritual companion who offers a compassionate presence and listens attentively as the individual shares their spiritual journey.<\/p>\n<p>The spiritual director may also offer insights, ask probing questions, and suggest practices to aid in spiritual growth and discernment. This process is rooted in deep respect for the individual&#8217;s unique spiritual path and aims to help them recognize and respond to the presence and movement of the divine in their lives.<\/p>\n<p>It is a process that encourages self-reflection, growth, and a deeper understanding of one&#8217;s spiritual experiences and beliefs. Spiritual direction is often tailored to the individual&#8217;s unique spiritual path and can be a valuable resource for those seeking to explore their faith more deeply.<\/p>\n<h2>Why Spiritual Direction?<\/h2>\n<p>A person&#8217;s spirituality and relationship with God are uniquely intimate. Often it has its share of uncertainties, practical concerns, and nagging doubts. This doesn&#8217;t make you unfaithful &#8211; just human, living faith in real life. Spiritual Direction is for those who are on a spiritual journey and intuitively know there is so much more to life than what they are currently experiencing.<\/p>\n<p>Spiritual Direction is helpful for those who:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are learning new rhythms and ways of being spiritual\/faithful in the world.<\/li>\n<li>Have their share of doubts and questions and want a safe place to explore them.<\/li>\n<li>Seek to discern and respond to the invitations of the Spirit.<\/li>\n<li>Are in transition and discerning the next steps in their life.<\/li>\n<li>Are burnt out on Church or have been spiritually abused and are looking for new ways of relationship with the Divine and the world.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Life-giving spirituality makes us more human, not less. It is my heartfelt conviction that God&#8217;s very essence is Love. God can&#8217;t help but love. The God-who-is-love is, therefore, deeply relational and Uncontrolling. The future is open and not predetermined, which allows us to partner with God toward a love-inspired life rich in meaning and full of hope.<\/p>\n<p>However, you find yourself at this moment, whether you are looking to grow deeper or in the midst of deconstruction or reconstruction, whether you are part of a religious institution or unsure of your spiritual path, my spacious approach to spirituality is deeply contemplative, intuitive, and above all, centred on love.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Spiritual direction is an ancient practice where an individual seeks guidance and support in their spiritual journey from a qualified and experienced spiritual director. &#8220;Director&#8221; is kind of a misnomer.  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