How do we live, offer presence, and companion others in their spiritual journey from a place of spiritual integrity?  Spiritual integrity comes from psychological awareness and an inner place of soul receptivity which allows for moments of illumination and transformation to unfold.   As we live from a place of rootedness and spiritual integration, we become bearers of light, carrying the torch of illumination from within.

In this session, Cathy AJ Hardy will share two teachings and practices that are simple and yet deeply effective in evoking awareness and leading the self into the liminal space of soul where integration occurs.  The first practice is rooted in the teachings of the Desert Abbas and Ammas and is called, Stand in One Place.  This practice holds a body prayer as well as a simple teaching that can be a life-long guide through the ups and downs of life’s circumstances.  The second practice is called Under the Waves.  This is a simple journaling tool that is powerful in times of stress and anxiety. 

As spiritual directors, we are invited to be spacious containers for those we spend time with.  However, to be a spacious container requires our faithfulness in attending to our own inner sanctuary.  These two exercises are profoundly helpful in providing tools for this inner work.  They have been used in the work of Soul Care, Canada, for the past decade and have been found deeply impactful for many.