Spiritual direction and companionship inspires people to experience authenticity in their lives as they connect with and explore the ground of all being, that deepest of truths which is beyond life and death and goes by many names, including God, and no name at all.Â
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Some thoughts on the 150th birthday of a great English mystical writer by Carl McColman (reposted with permission from Carl’s website.) December 6 is the Feast of Saint Nicholas, patron saint of children, and the template for Santa Claus. It’s also the birthday of many amazing and talented people, including
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.
In light of ongoing actions by the current US administration, we as the SDI board want to take a moment to recognize the collective chaos, fears, griefs, anxieties, and pains that we and others may be experiencing in these times. We acknowledge that these actions also have global ramifications and
The SDI Conference is more than just an event—it’s a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a global spiritual community that values deep listening, presence, and mutual support. Whether attending in person or virtually, you’ll find yourself surrounded by fellow seekers, all dedicated to exploring the many ways we can
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,
We’re excited to announce the publication of our latest book from SDI Press—Ordinary Heaven: Exploring Spiritual Direction and the Journey of Human Life. It is our honor to share this work with the SDI Community. This extraordinary book is written by Australian spiritual director and longtime SDI contributor Philip Carter,
Today we gather in the first of 2 sessions with Pam Winthrop Lauer and fellow spiritual directors of diverse political leanings to tend to our overwhelm, worry, anger, fear, excitement, and other feelings about the U.S. election. Using the principles of Nonviolent Communication we will be guided through meditation, group
Dear Friends, School is well underway at SDI and we have a variety of convenient online courses, webinars, and recordings for you to choose from! SDI programming is taught by spiritual directors and companions from the community who are passionate about our calling and committed to sharing their wisdom. This
Dear Friends, Every quarter, SDI celebrates the profound impact spiritual direction and companionship creates in the world by assembling and publishing our esteemed Presence Journal—a diverse collection of articles, poetry, art, and book reviews by and for our international community. All members are able to access the new September 2024 issue in
by Cindy Lee and Rev. SeiFu Anil Singh-MolaresOn Behalf of the SDI Board of Directors The Board of Directors identifies Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice (DEIJ) as one of the key initiatives for Spiritual Directors International (SDI). We strive to be an organization that embodies radical inclusion through welcoming and
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
SDI is seeking submissions for children’s art for our publication of an inspired spiritual journal for children, focusing on how they are companioned in their innate, powerful, and inspiring search for ultimate meaning.  Every submission will receive a $20 store credit, with the ultimate prize being the publication of selected
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