Spiritual Direction

Spiritual Direction is a companioning of individuals on their spiritual journey. It is a sacred time in which to pause and reflect on everyday life experiences in relation to self, others and the divine Mystery/God. This time enables individuals to share and explore questions about their spiritual journey. This process is for those who are seeking to deepen their meaning and purpose in life.

The spiritual director:

• Creates an atmosphere of hospitality and safety.
• Is an attentive listener.
• Provides feedback.
• Shares knowledge and resources.
• Tends to the soul's desire through a caring, supportive, and non-judgmental spirit.

Spiritual direction is really not about being 'directed." Rather, it is very much about being encouraged to draw closer to God, self and others. Spiritual direction invites you into this relationship whether you attend a church, mosque, synagogue, temple or none of these. God seeks you where you are. Spiritual directors come in all faiths.

You might come to spiritual direction for a variety of reasons, including to:

• Identify and trust your own experiences of God, self and others.
• Integrate spirituality into your daily life.
• Discern and make difficult choices.
• Share your hopes, struggles and losses.
• Develop sensitivity for justice and concern for the poor.
• Live the essence of your spiritual affiliation with integrity.
  

The privilege and responsibility of a spiritual director is to journey with you as you deepen your relationship with God, self and others. The journey takes place in the context of confidential one-on-one or group sessions with your spiritual director.

Linda has extensive training and formation and is seasoned in the art of spiritual direction. Spiritual directors continue tending the spiritual life by engaging in ongoing education, confidential supervision, and also meeting regularly with a spiritual director.

You and your spiritual director will agree on a convenient location and time for meeting, usually once a month for an hour.

Linda is a certified Spiritual Director, and a member of Spiritual Directors International (www.sdiworld.org). Linda brings many experiences from her rich background as a teacher, pastoral minister and over twenty years as a spiritual director and holistic body therapist. She is also a certified Life Coach and Wellness Coach. As a Rochester Franciscan Sister, she has had many experiences of companioning others on their journey of life.

• Franciscan Sister
• MS from Creighton University
• Extensive studies in spiritual direction and body therapy
• Certified Personal and Professional Life Coach and Wellness Coach
• Founder of Integrative Therapies

Linda focuses on the whole person, integrating the healing of body, mind, and spirit. She is available for integrative body therapy, spiritual direction, personal life coaching and wellness coaching.

"A Spiritual Director is indispensable for my daily living. I talk over the past month's happenings. I am helped with understanding . . . "

Chuck Butler, Retired Methodist Minister

"In order for human beings to survive in today's world, we need to garner our spiritual resources from all quarters. I believe the discipline of spiritual direction is one important vehicle for helping our society recover its soul."

Susan Lynn, Practitioner of Mayahana Buddhism

"It's so nice to come and talk and be heard. It is very nuturing."

Kathleen Jorrison, Educator

"Spiritual Direction augments my personal growth, allows for the integration of spiritual pursuits with the whole of me, and provides me with a quiet space to listen to God's direction in my life. It offers a chance to compare notes with a trusted advisor concerning the guideposts on the journey of my life."

Larry Landherr, Catholic Layman