As we anticipate SDI’s upcoming 12-session course, New Perspectives on Ignatian Spiritual Direction, we are making available to everyone the first session of our 2022 webinar, Discernment in Troubled Times. You can view it right here on this page, just scroll down to find it and click the Play button. This session, titled “Principles and […]
Ignatian Wisdom in Troubled Times – Free Recorded Session! Read More »
“I already feel more awake`-thank you.” “I cannot wait for the class!!!” “brilliant and blissful,” “Tingly,” “Being present to my own joy,” “Calm and energized,” “Peacefulness,” “Wonder and awe,” “Reconnecting with my true self.” “This was life-changing.” “I feel like I’ve transformed as a spiritual director” (OK, that one is from me, but it’s true).
Awakening Joy with Harry Pickens Preview – Access this FREE Webinar Read More »
Volume 29, Issue 2 of our quarterly publication on Spiritual Direction and Companionship is arriving this week in mailboxes, and is available now on our website. Highlights include: Spirituality in Session: A Conversation about Spirituality in Counseling, with Pamela Ayo Yetunde, Russell Siler Jones, and Rev. SeiFu Anil Singh-Molares Deconstruction and Supervision: Supporting the Role
June 2023 Issue of Presence Journal is out now! Read More »
Dear Community, About 570 of us gathered last week, both virtually and in person, in Madison, WI for an SDI conference that set a new marker for our organization. Over several days, we explored the essence of our calling as spiritual directors and companions through an incredible set of explorations from our keynoters, workshops presenters,
Highlights from the Essence 2023 Conference (and, Membership discounts through May 18) Read More »
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 poetry vespers and song with
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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 a text. Brother Lawrence says:
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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 live at the intersection of
New Webinar with Fr. Adam Bucko – Starts April 12 Read More »
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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