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SUMMARY:Forest Bathing 2024 - Nature Immersion and Deep Listening
DESCRIPTION:The 		\n			Forest		\n			as Companion		\n			Nature Immersion & Deep Listening\nMarch 3-9\, 2024		\n			“So she goes over to this one tree\, and she spontaneously hugged it. \nAnd I said\, ‘do you think this tree might want to build a relationship with us? Let’s ask permission.’ ”\n\n– as told by Jeanette Banashak		\n			Nature Immersion\, Forest Bathing\, and Spiritual Direction and Companionship with SDI		\n		We are so pleased to welcome you back to join the SDI Community for this uniquely designed 6-night (arrive Sunday and depart Saturday) Journey to the woods of the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. For all spiritual directors\, companions\, and seekers\, we invite you to spend a week immersing in nature\, breathing the clean forest air\, finding silence and stillness\, and experience deep listening on new levels. 		\n			We know being in nature is good for us\, on many levels.		\n		When we go into nature\, we encounter life on a different level of being – simpler and yet richer. The constant chatter of our minds is slowed. Our senses are awakened. The air we breathe is fragranced with the scent of pine needles and the loam of the soil. Our ears are caressed by the sound of the breeze as it flutters through the leaves and the branches. Our feet connect to the earth\, waiting for us to make and receive the emerging energies. Our fingers lightly sweep across the soft fir needles along the length of a branch. We pause to gently place a hand on the trunk of a tree\, breathe in\, and on the outbreath acknowledge a true communion. All becomes still\, and for a moment it is so quiet we can hear our hearts beating – in tune to the silent rhythm of all that is around us – and we are one note being played in a symphony of Life. 		\n			As we are spiritual directors and companions\, we listen deeply and consider the benefits beyond ourselves.		\n		 We recognize\, and are invited into\, new levels of spiritual companionship. This involves listening to the trees themselves – what are they saying? What do they want to share with us? How can we listen to the story of the trees? It involves listening to the land – the forest itself\, the earth\, and the air. In a time of climate crisis and much environmental stress\, doesn’t the Earth too need our companionship? 		\n			We then retell the story of the trees to one another.		\n		We reflect what has been revealed to us by the trees to our spiritual companions. And as spiritual companions\, we help to create the contemplative containers that will hold these sacred stories and help to weave them into our collective Story. We hold space for the tree\, the soil\, and the sky. We listen for what needs to be shared. We compassionately mirror back\, and we see ourselves too. We dissolve into being with all that is. There is no “us and the trees” – there is no separateness. You and I and the trees – we are one. 		\n			A Unique 7-Day\, 6-Night Journey to the Blue Ridge Mountains		\n			The Blue Ridge Mountains		\n																										\n		The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the Appalachian Mountain range. They extend 550 miles in the eastern United States\, and include parts of Georgia\, South Carolina\, North Carolina\, Tennessee\, Virginia\, West Virginia\, Maryland\, and Pennsylvania. The Blue Ridge Mountains are known for having a bluish color when seen from a distance. Trees put the “blue” in Blue Ridge\, from the isoprene released into the atmosphere. This contributes to the characteristic haze on the mountains and their perceived color. The Blue Ridge Mountains have stunted oak and oak-hickory forest habitats\, which comprise most of the Appalachian slope forests. Flora also includes grass\, shrubs\, hemlock and mixed-oak pine forests. 		\n			About the Trees		\n																										\n			Affordable accommodations		\n																										\n		With this SDI Journey we are able to offer reasonable pricing\, with a significant Early Bird discount if you register by June 30th. We are offering standard single and double rooms in both a contemporary inn setting\, as well as multi-room cabins and cottages. Bring a friend (or a few friends!) and let us know with whom you’d like to share lodgings. If four or more of you would like to reserve a cabin or cottage together\, call us and we’ll work something out. 		\n			Retreat Leaders		\n																										\n		Dr. Jeanette Banashak returns to guide our Forest Bathing Retreat. Jeanette is a queer and bilingual interspiritual and interreligious companion. She has a diploma in shinrin yoku (forest bathing) and guides people of all ages in nature urban immersion experiences as an act of justice\, as well as is working on a piece that explores interspirituality and trees. She is the co-founder/director of The Spiritual Guidance Training Institute\, an organization providing training in spiritual direction/companionship with an interfaith\, interspiritual\, inter-contemplative focus. Jeanette is the author of The Mindful Pilgrimage: A 40-Day Pocket Devotional for Pilgrims of Any Faith or None and a 30-Day ezine of haiga from the Camino (available on SGTI’s website). In 2018\, she became a “dual pilgrim” after walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain and Kumano Kodo in Japan. Jeanette also teaches social and emotional learning and development at Erikson Institute and spiritual direction at the Graduate Theological Foundation.  		\n																										\n		Simon de Voil will be back to provide his special gifts of spiritual companionship through music. Simon recently facilitated the Weaving Our Paths webinar\, is an ordained interfaith/interspiritual minister\, trained to be a sacred presence outside the conventions of traditional religion. As a sacred musician\, spiritual mentor and worship leader he incorporates chant\, ritual\, poetry\, storytelling\, and mindful practice to create a space for profound connection and sacred witness. Simon provides music for worship\, ceremony\, and prayer in a wide variety of churches and non-religious spiritual communities. He particularly loves to create music for meditation\, healing services\, and rites of passage. 		\n			Testimonials from our March 2023 Retreat		\n						“This was an amazing process.. it changed my view of the forest and nature… it deepened my spirituality…”					\n						” I was invited to ask the stream a question\, and somewhat reluctantly did so. But what the heck\, why not? And then I received the clearest answer to a question I’d been toying with for weeks!”					\n						“Walking the labyrinth with this group was magical. Usually I don’t get much from walking the labyrinth with a group\, but this time was different and I had a deeply spiritual experience while walking.”					\n						 “At one point that day\, Jeanette encouraged us to see what we could taste. I lifted my face and opened my mouth just as a raindrop slid off a rhododendron leaf and dropped onto my tongue. I felt nurtured by nature.”					\n						“I came home and immediately felt a deeper connection to the trees in my yard and neighborhood. Every time I walk the dog\, I think of my feet ‘kissing the earth.’”					\n						“The dusk to dark lighting\, the music\, and walking in the company of those who had companioned us on our transformative week of forest bathing was a magical and liminal space experience…I also will be more intentional and committed to my role and responsibility of listening to and being a voice for the more than human companions of our world.”					\n						“This experience confirmed to me that there is growing appetite for this wonderfully gentle yet potent transformative\, grounding and healing embodied practise.”					\n			Photos From Our Previous Retreat		\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n							\n														\n			Planned Activities		\n					\n							\n										Learn and practice Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) – from Dr. Jeanette Banashak\, trained facilitator.\n									\n								\n										Receive (and offer!) spiritual direction and companionship in the form of 1/1 and group sessions.\n									\n								\n										Daily guided meditation in the mornings and group reflection and attunement sessions in the evenings.\n									\n								\n										We will offer activities to complement and augment the Forest Bathing experience\, including walking meditation\, spiritual journaling and haiku writing\, artmaking and contemplative photography.\n									\n								\n										There will be unprogrammed spaciousness offered all throughout the week – find your own pace and rhythm for introspection and community engagement.\n									\n								\n										We will intentionally set aside space for Emergence – rather than offer specific programming\, we will collectively discern what needs to be offered within a durational space\, based on what Spirit is arising in you and in others.\n									\n						\n			A Sample Day Plan		\n		Subject to change\, but to give you a sense of how we envision a day might be structured. morning contemplative practice – meditation\, yoga\, outdoor sit breakfast morning program: forest bathing lunch rest\, walk\, creativity\, intentional community building in various groups poetry vespers dinner campfire\, drumming\, creativity\, reflection evening ritual\, dedication 		\n			About Kanuga Conference Center		\n																										\n																										\n																										\n			More than a beautiful place\, Kanuga is a sanctuary for your spirit.		\n		Established in 1928\, Kanuga is a non-profit conference\, retreat and camp center nestled on 1\,400 peaceful acres in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville\, NC. Kanuga’s historic setting features a 30-acre lake\, 20 miles of hiking trails and full-service meeting and lodging facilities. Kanuga is a year-round sanctuary for your spirit. Stay in an historic 1900s cottage or in a more contemporary inn room\, enjoy hearty meals\, and soak in that special peace and awe found only in nature. Kanuga is located just south of Historic Downtown Hendersonville in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina\, easily accessible whether you are driving or flying. For a complete list of transportation options\, click here. https://youtu.be/N1bZs-dxpHk		\n																										\n																										\n																										\n			Optional Activities Available		\n		(Note – it is the responsibility of the individual to inquire\, register\, and pay any additional charges associated with optional activities – call (828) 692-9136 for information) 		\n					\n							\n										Climbing wall\n									\n								\n										High/low ropes courses\n									\n								\n										Lake activities: swimming\, canoeing\, fishing\, paddleboard\n									\n								\n										Tennis\, shuffleboard\, cornhole\, pickleball\n									\n								\n										Labyrinth\n									\n								\n										Meditation garden\n									\n								\n										Archery\n									\n								\n										Hiking (guides available)\n									\n								\n										Massage\n									\n								\n										Kanuga has a Dreamworker spiritual companion available for dreamwork\n									\n						\n			\n			Register Now!		\n		Select your lodging below. Make your reservations today! 		\n							Double-Room (shared)						\n						$2349					\n								$									\n						2049					\n									Save $300 Through December 7							\n							\n											\n																		 							\n						\n									\n											\n							REGISTER						\n							Single Room						\n						$2649					\n								$									\n						2349					\n									Save $30 through December 7							\n							\n											\n																		 							\n						\n									\n											\n							Register						\n			Travel and Information		\n												Travel to Kanuga:\n					Kanuga is located just south of Historic Downtown Hendersonville in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina\, easily accessible whether you are driving or flying. If you have any questions regarding directions to Kanuga\, email info@kanuga.org or call 828-692-9136. If DrivingKanuga is easily accessible via Interstates 26\, 40 and 85 as well as via US Highway 25. If this is your first visit to Kanuga and you will not be using a GPS\, we recommend using these directions. Interstate 26 East (from Asheville and I-40) Take exit 49-B on US-64 W/Four Seasons Blvd into Hendersonville. Continue for 2.3 miles.Turn left on N. Church Street (South Business 25) and drive nine blocks.Turn right on Kanuga Street (becomes Kanuga Road) and following for 3.75 miles.Turn right on Kanuga Lake Road.Proceed to the Conference and Retreat Center.Interstate 26 West (from South Carolina and I-85) Take exit 53 Upward Road toward HendersonvilleTurn left on Upward Road\, continue 2.5 miles. You will cross over US-176/Spartanburg Hwy (intersection with large Ingles Grocery) onto Highland Lake Road and proceed until the road ends.Driving a bus? Please avoid Little River Road and take this alternate route.Turn left on NC-225 South (Greenville Hwy) towards Historic Flat Rock.At the traffic light (just past the Flat Rock Playhouse)\, turn right on Little River Road and continue for roughly 4 miles until the road ends at a blinking red light.Turn right on Crab Creek Road/Kanuga Road.Take first left onto Kanuga Lake Road (watch for the brown road sign).Proceed to the Conference and Retreat Center.If FlyingAsheville\, NC (AVL – 30 min.)Asheville Regional Airport\, located thirty minutes from Kanuga\, offers service on Allegiant\, US Airways\, Delta and United\, with daily nonstop service to Charlotte\, Atlanta\, Chicago\, New York\, Orlando and other major hubs. Taxi services and major rental car companies are available at the airport terminal. When exiting Asheville Regional Airport take a left onto Airport Road and follow the signs for I-26 East toward Hendersonville. Follow directions for Interstate 26 East. Greenville-Spartanburg\, SC (GSP – 1 hr.)Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport\, located one hour from Kanuga\, offers service on Allegiant\, American Airlines\, Delta\, Southwest\, United and US Airways. Taxi services and major rental car companies are available at the airport terminal. When exiting Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport follow signs for I-85 N. Continue for 14 miles and take exit 70 to merge onto I-26 West towards Asheville\, NC. Follow directions for Interstate 26 West. Charlotte\, NC (CLT – 1 hr. 45 min.)Charlotte Douglas International Airport\, located one hour and 45 minutes from Kanuga is the largest airport in the region. If flights into Asheville or Greenville-Spartanburg are unavailable we recommend Charlotte as an alternative. When exiting Charlotte Douglas International Airport follow signs for I-85 South towards Gastonia/Spartanburg. You may choose to follow I-85 all the way to I-26 West. Alternatively you can take exit 10b to merge onto US-74 W towards Kings Mountain/Shelby for 56 miles. US-74 merges with I-26 near Columbus\, NC. Follow directions for Interstate 26 West. Once you arrive at KanugaFollow Kanuga Lake Road for approximately 1.25 miles.Turn right on Kanuga Chapel Drive at the large Kanuga welcome sign.Follow signs for check-in continuing past the business office\, tennis courts and Kanuga Lake Inn (approximately .5 mile).Turn left just before the Chapel of the Transfiguration.Check-in is in the Lobby located just to the left of The Shop at Kanuga.\n												What to Wear: \n					Bring moderate clothing that you can layer. Include rain gear and sturdy walking shoes or boots for walking over hilly and sometimes damp terrain. It is impossible to predict\, so be prepared for variable weather\, aware that this is a nature immersion retreat and we will spend considerable time outside. Pack a sweater or jacket for potentially cool days and sunglasses and a hat for sunny days. \n												Walking:\n					Besides walking meditations\, there will be opportunities for longer walks and short hikes. You do not have to participate in the walks if mobility is an issue. \n												Meals:\n					Meals are provided as part of the Journey tuition. Freshly prepared buffet-style meals are served three times a day in Kanuga Lake Lodge dining rooms. Meals are prepared using local produce as available\, including herbs and vegetables grown in Kanuga’s organic garden. Vegetarian and other special diet requirements can be accommodated upon request. \n												Check-in and Check-out\n					Check in is March 19th at 4pm and check out is March 25th by 10am. Dinner is from 5:30 – 7pmBreakfast is 7:30 – 9amLunch is 11:30 – 1pm\n			Frequently Asked Questions		\n												What is Forest Bathing?\n					Forest bathing (shinrin yoku) is a series of invitations designed to awaken the senses in an intentional way and facilitate aliveness of life. Slowly and mindfully\, we attune our senses in a natural setting and cultivate awareness\, relationship\, and appreciation for the intelligence of things both living and non-living. Forest bathing is an evidence-based practice that nurtures health and happiness through engagement with the forest or natural surroundings. Though the name was coined in Japan in the 80s\, people have nourished relationships with the natural environment since the beginning. In Japan\, forest bathing is a foundational practice for health and well-being and can be prescribed by a doctor. \n												What about COVID-19? \n					Kanuga Conference Center\, Inn & Lodging continues to follow guidelines from the CDC and the local health departments. All guest rooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. Every surface and touch point in the room\, and its entry\, are cleaned and disinfected using EPA-approved\, antimicrobial products developed specifically for the use against emerging viral pathogens and novel coronavirus. Public spaces are also continuously cleaned and sanitized at a heightened frequency throughout the day. \n												How physically active will we be? Will I be walking the whole time? \n					During this Journey we will take walks through the surrounding forest\, on paths and hiking trails. Our retreat center is surrounded by forests with easy access\, so there is no need to walk long distances if you do not want to or if mobility is an issue. We will let you know each day\, before any activity\, whether there is any physical intensity involved and the level of activity required. On any given day\, a participant can skip a walk. That said\, you should generally be in good health for this Journey. \n												What will accommodations be like? \n					We have a mix of accommodations through Kanuga Conference and Retreat Center. The Inn is comprised of traditional\, hotel-style guest rooms with private bathrooms and shared balconies. Recently updated\, these comfortable guest rooms are furnished with one king or two queen beds and include the following amenities:  Some Rooms Feature BalconiesDevice Charging StationComplimentary WiFiCommunal Lounges with TVsBath AmenitiesAir Conditioning ADA Accessibility & Features\, Learn MoreCottages: Ranging from one to six bedrooms\, Kanuga’s charming historic cottages are an affordable option for groups and families seeking a no-frills experience. Featuring views of the lake or camp\, most cottages have two twin beds per room\, private bathrooms\, living rooms with working fireplaces\, furnished porches\, and ceiling fans. Highlights of these fully winterized cottages include: Living Room with FireplaceScreened PorchKitchenetteCoffee MakerComplimentary WiFiTowels & LinensOn our registration form\, you will have the option to specify your preference of accommodation – either The Inn or a Cottage. Every effort will be made to place you in your preferred option. You will also have the opportunity to specify a roommate or partner if you are signing up for a shared room. \n												How will spiritual direction and companionship be a part of this experience?\n					We will be spending considerable time taking forest baths in the nearby woods. We will invite the trees to be either our seekers or spiritual directors and practice holding space for them or being held by them (all with permission). As well\, our facilitators are trained spiritual directors and can offer 1/1 sessions throughout the week. And\, there will be opportunities for group spiritual companionship and reflection. If you are a trained spiritual director or companion and are open to offering sessions during this Journey\, let us know when you register! \n												Do I need to be a trained spiritual director or companion to attend?\n					All spiritual travelers are welcome on this Forest Bathing Retreat\, wherever you are on your journey. You do not need to be trained in any capacity\, nor do you need to offer spiritual direction or companionship. We simply ask that you be open\, curious\, and respectful of your experiences and the experiences of others. \n												Do I need to be a member of Spiritual Directors International to join the journey?\n					No\, you do not need to be a member of Spiritual Directors International to join the journey. The pricing has been set to be very affordable and competitive\, and thus there is no member discount for this particular Journey. \n												Can I do a payment plan for this Journey? \n					Yes! Please contact SDI Membership Services and they will work with you on a payment plan. Please contact office@sdiworld.org or telephone 01-425-455-1565. \n												What is the Cancellation Policy?\n					If you need to cancel\, notice of cancellation must be signed\, dated\, and received in writing via e-mail or postal mail. SDI will then refund payment for services not received\, minus applicable cancellation fees\, according to the following schedule: Until November 15\, 2022\, the cancellation fee is USD$375. From November 16\, 2022 to February 1\, 2023\, the cancellation fee is USD$750. There are no refunds after February 1\, 2023. \n												What if something happens before the journey begins and I am unable to participate? Can I get my money back?\n					There are no exceptions to the refund policy. We strongly suggest that you obtain travel insurance to cover financial losses from any personal emergencies or other events that require your cancellation. You are responsible for reading your policy and understanding what it covers. \n			Register Now!		\n		Registration is now open! Save more than 20 percent off the regular price by registering before December 8\, 2023. Make your reservations today! 		\n							Double-Room (shared)						\n						$2349					\n								$									\n						2049					\n									Save $300 Through December 7							\n							\n											\n																		 							\n						\n									\n											\n							REGISTER						\n							Single Room						\n						$2649					\n								$									\n						2349					\n									Save $30 through December 7							\n							\n											\n																		 							\n						\n									\n											\n							Register						\n			Additional Questions?		\n		Please contact office@sdiworld.org or telephone 01-425-455-1565. 		\n																										\n			Guides That Companion With You		\n		Every SDI Journey is led by guides that are experienced both in the local landscape\, history\, and custom\, and also as spiritual companions. Companions that listen to your story and longings with care and compassion\, as they offer you deep insight into what is happening on your travel experience. 		\n			Pause. Rest. Renew.		\n		We all need downtime. Opportunities abound to slow down\, explore and pay attention\, find words for the experience in poetry and creative writing\, or to take a nap. Simple daily rituals call us together as a community\, to share in discovery and wonder. 		\n																										\n			Which Journey Will You Take? Check our Offerings Now\, or call 1-425-455-1565 to book today.		\n			\n						Shop Journeys\n					\n						“It was the most powerful\, immersive experience I could have hoped for. It touched my heart and my soul.”					\n						\n								2019 Bhutan Participant			\n						“I am still integrating\, (and) feel that I am more patient\, and listen more deeply.”					\n						\n								2019 Iona Participant			\n						“(The SDI Guides) were very knowledgeable\, personal\, and obviously loved Iona! They had a beautiful balance of inviting us in and instructing us but also keeping their distance so we had time to create our own experience.”					\n						\n								2019 Iona Participant			\n						“A real adventure of the spirit! A far away ‘must do’ Journey.”					\n								2019 Bhutan Participant			\n														Previous\n														Next
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SUMMARY:Group Spiritual Companionship - FREE for SDI Members - Roslyn G. Weiner
DESCRIPTION:SDI is pleased to offer spiritual companionship to our SDI Members in an online group setting. Facilitated over Zoom with SDI Staff and experienced spiritual companions\, these sessions invite you into a gentle pool of kindness\, where you can share your story\, be heard by compassionate listeners\, and receive the experience of spiritual companionship in the comfort of your home. \n\n\n\n	\n	\n	\n	\n    \n\n	    \n    \n        \n        \n        	\n\n\n\n\n\nHow to Register / Instructions:\n\n\n\nPlease read through the instructions below before signing up. \n\n\n\n\nYou must be logged in to our website\, with a current SDI Membership\, to access the registration links. Otherwise the links won’t work. Please sign in first with your SDI Account\, then come back to this webpage to continue. \n\n\n\n\n(Not yet an SDI Member? Click here to join.) \n\n\n\nOnce you register for a session\, you will be sent a password-free invitation with the Zoom link. If you don’t see it\, please check any Junk Mail or Spam folders. \n\n\n\nPlease only sign up if you have checked your calendar and you know you can attend. Saving a spot immediately might seem like a good strategy. But the problem is many people then discover they have a conflict and the spot is not used. Thank you for your kindness in this. \n\n\n\nPlease only sign yourself up. Your registration will be linked to your e-mail address. \n\n\n\nRemember that we will do more of these free sessions. If you miss out this time around\, there will be more opportunities. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect:\n\n\n\nEach session runs about 75 minutes. \n\n\n\nEach session will be hosted by one of the SDI Staff\, and an experienced facilitator from the SDI Community. \n\n\n\nGuidance from the facilitator will include brief teachings\, contemplative readings\, and space for meditation/silence. \n\n\n\nEach session will include Breakout Groups of 3-4 participants\, where each participant will have to opportunity to share and to hold space for one-another. \n\n\n\nWe will not record these sessions to preserve the confidentiality of all participants in the group spiritual companionship.
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SUMMARY:New Perspectives on the Enneagram - Free Informative Session
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever worked with “personality typing systems”\, attempting to better understand yourself\, and others? The Enneagram doesn’t just label individuals\, but delves into the underlying motivations\, fears\, and core desires we all carry. We comprehend a more holistic and nuanced understanding of ourselves\, and others\, thus fostering greater empathy\, self-awareness\, and personal growth. Always innovative and versatile\, the Enneagram offers spiritual directors and companions ageless wisdom and insight.We invite you to join Sandra Smith\, Rev. Nhien\, Allen Proctor\, Chelsea Forbrook\, Dina ElBadry and Ben Campbell\, on Monday\, March 11th at 2p.m. for a free session on New Perspectives on the Enneagram. All are welcome to join us for this 1-hour session that offers spiritual directors and companions the opportunity to connect with peers who are on the leading edge of the Enneagram field. \n		\n			Presenters		\n			Sandra Smith		\n			Reverend Nhien Vuong		\n			Allen Proctor		\n			Chelsea Forbrook		\n			Dina ElBadry		\n			Ben Campbell		\n		\n	\n	\n	\n	\n    \n\n	    \n    \n        Registration is closed for this event.
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DTSTAMP:20260411T095446
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SUMMARY:Walking Together with Sarah Cledwyn
DESCRIPTION:Registration is closed for this event. \n        \n        	\n\n\n\n\n\nWe come from goodness.  We are each born one more redeemer.  This is an essential knowing that we sometimes forget when we encounter a world filled with pain\, suffering and heartbreak.  Join Sarah Cledwyn to explore the meeting of goodness\, pain\, and grace in service of healing and transformation.
URL:https://www.sdicompanions.org/event/walking-together-with-sarah-cledwyn/
CATEGORIES:Communities,Free,Online Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240320T101500
DTSTAMP:20260411T095446
CREATED:20240207T204956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240311T172256Z
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SUMMARY:SDI LGBTQ+ Gathering March 2024
DESCRIPTION:This is a space for LGBTQIA+ spiritual directors and companions to gather and connect. \n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n	\n	\n    \n\n	    \n    \n        Registration is closed for this event. \n        \n        	\n\n\n\n\n\nBrave Blessings! \n\n\n\nIn this session we will explore how we\, as LGBTQIA individuals and communities have experienced “blessings” in our lives\, and how our spiritual practices have opened us up to meaningful healing\, growth and aliveness. We will examine how such blessings are not bound by space and time and are both individual and collective experiences.  Together\, we will explore how we have experienced blessings in the past and how they are present today. We will also dance with what role(s) blessing might play within spiritual companionship to enrich/reclaim connections to the Sacred\, to strengthen and transform us to bravely face the issues/opportunities we and our companions are facing in our troubled world. \n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRavi Verma is a spiritual director and has worked professionally with churches and lay leaders for over twenty-five years. Ravi’s passion is to work with individuals and groups to build bridges between parts of ourselves\, with others and the cosmos based on our connection to the Divine. Ravi\, born in India\, now teaches at Stillpoint\, and works with corporations\, retreat centers\, and non-profits on issues of spiritual development.  Ravi is a past Chair of the Coordinating Council of Spiritual Directors International.
URL:https://www.sdicompanions.org/event/sdi-lgbtq-gathering-march-2024/
CATEGORIES:Communities,Free,Online Gathering
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