THE
SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
COVENANT
Spiritual direction is an art of prayerful conversation where one listens on behalf of another in a context of trust to discern the movements of God in the sharer’s life.
The word direction is misleading. Spiritual directors are faithful companions who pay attention to your life stories with attentive discernment to highlight signposts indicating the Spirit’s active presence rather than dictate or direct. The primary relationship is between you and God.
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God is the true guide—the human spiritual director simply assists you in noticing the inner voice of God asking for a response. This reality makes directors quite interested in your experience of God and how you follow God’s call. That call is viewed as a process moving you toward increased intimacy with God, yourself, your relationships, your work, and your interactions with the world.
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The premise of Spiritual Direction is that God is present and active in your daily life in a multitude of (usually unnoticed) ways. When you slow down, observe, and pay attention to what is happening in and around you, awareness of God’s presence emerges. The more self-aware you become the more you discover of God. The more you know God, the more you will know yourself and your vocational purposes. Intimacy with God naturally leads into transformation, healing, and action.
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In my work as your director, I will pay attention to your spiritual experience, points of self-discovery, and discern with you how God is showing up in daily life. I will not try to analyze or fix you or your situations, even though our conversations may involve deep personal sharing and exploration of personal joys, crisis, and suffering.
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Spiritual direction is a conversation of the heart and uses all our human faculties (intuition, emotion, imagination, senses, and intellect) to discern God’s presence and will for you, as you understand it. I promise to listen with you for the voice of God and provide a kind, protective, consistent, and trustworthy space to share.
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Our conversations are always confidential. However, for my professional growth, I ask your permission to share pieces of information with my supervisor without using your name. It is customary for directors to be under direction and supervision as part of our commitment to improving our practice.
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Spiritual direction has unique limitations online. I cannot be held responsible for disruptions of services that are due to phone or computer malfunctions, loss of electricity or internet connectivity. If we lose video access, I will suggest we move to a phone call conversation.
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Direction sessions usually take place once a month and last for one hour. I charge $70-100 per session on a sliding scale. I do not want finances to be the sole cause for someone not entering direction, so please talk with me regarding your situation if you need financial assistance.
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Please do your best to take the initiative if you need to reschedule appointments when necessary. The determined appointment time is reserved for you. I will not call or send reminders for upcoming sessions. Please be prompt and be in a quiet space where you feel free to share confidentially for our conversation. Thank you for considering me as a companion for your spiritual journey. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have.
Grace & Peace
NOTE: State law requires Spiritual Directors to report suspected cases of child or elder abuse, and professional ethics regarding confidentiality do not apply to self-endangerment (suicide) or harm to others.