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In this short video, Rev. SeiFu, SDI Executive Director, offers some words on what spiritual companions can do in this moment of turmoil. The answer, as Rev. SeiFu explains, is doing what spiritual companions always do – going deeper. https://youtu.be/FI9LKulUiPE On the topic of our work as spiritual directors and companions in our Times, make […]

A Two-Part Webinar with M Freeman In a world saturated with images, noise, and constant motion, many of us long for a slower, more intentional way of seeing — one that nourishes the heart, quiets the mind, and opens space for wisdom to emerge. Cinema Divina is an invitation into just such a practice. Hosted by

Did Evelyn Underhill inspire C.S. Lewis to write the story of Aslan? By Carl McColman In collaboration with SDI for our English Mystics of the British Isles Pilgrimage happening in May 2026, author and speaker Carl McColman is writing a series of articles in anticipation of this wonderful travel experience. This is the first of

Elohai neshama she-natata bi tehorah hi November 4th, 2024. I am anxious, in distress. The US election is tomorrow. Surely goodness will prevail. Surely? To make everything significantly worse, today is the fourth anniversary—the fourth yahrzeit—of the loss of our beloved son Eli, who died of liver disease, at 52. November 6th, 2024. Many are in a

SDI’s Rev. SeiFu, Matthew Whitney, and Amrutham Babu all spent three days at the highly acclaimed Wisdom 2.0 conference last week in San Francisco, introducing spiritual companionship to a diverse community of spiritual seekers and travelers.  You can watch Rev. SeiFu’s keynote by clicking the graphic below: SeiFu led off the proceedings with a very

Dearest Companions, The SDI Staff went on a staff retreat last week, and we had occasion to reflect on our work, and this wonderful community we are a part of.  We want to take this moment to extend our most profound and sincere gratitude to you all!  We are truly honored and inspired by the

  We recently published the latest issue of our Connections “Newsletter” – less of a newsletter, and more of a collection of reflections and teachings on spiritual direction and companionship, written by SDI Members. In this issue you’ll find the following: A touching reflection by Beckie Boger, on the divine companionship of horses. Beckie runs

In anticipation of our Forest Bathing Retreat for Spiritual Companions coming in March 2024, we’ve recently hosted two free sessions with our facilitators, Dr. Jeanette Banashak and Rev. Simon Ruth De Voil. Click here to enjoy a Virtual Forest Bathing session with Dr. Jeanette Banashak (recorded November Click here to enjoy a Birdsong Poetry Vespers