Spiritual Direction and Life Coaching

There is a difference between Spiritual Direction and Life Coaching. Realistically, it is wise to consider both disciplines if we are to experience a well-rounded spiritual and successful life. In addition to my training and experience as a spiritual director and life coach, I am a licensed professional counselor. I will also be able to help you work through "psychological issues" that may come up.

Spiritual Direction develops your direct connection to spirit, regardless of how your "life" may appear to be. Through Spiritual Direction you can gain a sense of inner joy that remains steady despite the ups and downs of everyday life and despite the appearance of failure or success in the "life" that is outside of your self. This inner joy becomes a constant regardless of situation and circumstance.

Life Coaching deals with your connection to and development of those aspects of your life that are outside of your self . . . what we tend to call our "lives". Life Coaching helps to develop those conditions (situations and circumstances) in our lives that tend to give us a feeling of success and quality of life.

What are my Qualifications?

What is Spiritual Direction?

"To listen a soul into disclosure and discovery is the greatest service one human being can offer to another." . . . Quaker saying

Spiritual direction leads to the understanding that comes when our veil of separateness dissolves and we intimately embody the unfolding of the Good that is Spiritual Guidance. Each of us is inherently spiritual. There is a deep longing within each one of us for connection. Spirituality might be defined as "that within us which connects or longs for connection". Spirituality is the rich realm of connection with God, Spirit, Higher Power, our true Self, and each other.

Spiritual direction is a gentle and powerful process for intuitively exploring these connections. As a spiritual director/mentor, I am trained to deeply listen and partner with you as you explore your dreams, struggles, joys and fears - and allow the deeper questions to emerge from within. This process results in greater self awareness, freedom and fulfillment.

Through spiritual companionship, deep listening and conscious conversation in a space of sacred trust, we create an opening for the deeper meaning of life to emerge; we recognize and honor the sacred dimensions of ordinary existence; and experience ever deepening connection with God, self and others.

My Mission:

To walk along side you on your journey - to partner with you . . . assisting you in your emotional and spiritual birthing process.

Benefits of spiritual direction:

• Integration of all aspects of life: spiritual, material, emotional, and mental.
• Finding a deeper meaning in life.
• Clarification of your personal faith.
• Increased inner peace.
• More hope and passion for living.
• Bringing a greater sense of presence to daily living.
• Improved self-understanding, acceptance and self-love.
• Awakening and trusting your natural intuition.

What is my background and training in spiritual direction?

• Certification: Inter-spiritual Mentor.
• Claritas Institute: A two year training program.
• Instructors: Dr. Joan Borysenko, Gordon DeVries and Janet Quinn.

Spiritual Resources

• Joan Borysenko ~ www.joanborysenko.com
• Spiritual Directors International ~ www.sdiworld.org
• Caroline Myss ~ www.myss.com
• Marianne Williamson ~ www.marianne.com
• Wayne Dyer ~ www.drwaynedyer.com
• Deepak Chopra ~ www.chopra.com
• Dan Millman ~ www.danmillman.com
• Hay House ~ www.hayhouse.com
• Sounds True ~ www.soundstrue.com

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Life Coaching

A truly successful life must remain in balance. We strive to become aware of - and nurturing to - all aspects of our lives. Even when focusing upon specific parts of our lives we remain vigilant of the big picture. We strive to experience love, joy, peace, prosperity, recognition and success in our lives.

 

Picture a surfer "catching a wave". There is a certain point on the wave where the "action" takes place. If you get behind the wave too much, it quickly gets "scary" and it will "crash" upon you and your ride is over. If you get ahead of it too much, there is no energy in the wave. It does not support you and your ride has never really begun. The "expert" knows just where to be in the wave. That point of control and excitement and movement. And so it is with life itself . . . when we are in balance we can experience a life of self-fulfillment and excitement with very little effort of our own. We can allow love and happiness and joy and peace and prosperity into our lives.

A person has many important parts that make up what we call our life. Together, we will explore these aspects and vision our goals for each aspect of our lives.

 

I work with people who . . .

• are motivated and raring to go — you just need clarity, direction and support.
• are willing to commit to a minimum of 3 to 6 months - to really move forward with their goals and dreams.
• love personal development and are willing to put in the time for deeper growth and change.
• may have fears about moving forward, but are willing to face their fears, with my support.
• are focused, motivated and creative in their approach to life.
• are willing to keep appointments, show up on time and do field work between sessions to move forward with their goals.
• desire improved self-understanding, acceptance, and self-love.
• awakening and trusting your natural intuition.

Life Coaching will help in all aspects of one's life. I will help when . . .

• you want to explore and improve many areas of your life.
• you’re doing great and want to take it to the next level and find exciting new challenges.
• you have big dreams and goals and want the support of a coach to help you achieve them.
• you’re a Rainbow Person — you have many areas of interest and need support on making good choices, making progress in those areas, integrating different areas of your life and staying in balance.
• you want to explore your life from a spiritual perspective Career Exploration – finding a new career, starting a business or clarifying your career path.
• you’re ready to find and pursue a new career path.
• you want to find your dream job, not just any career where you can make a lot of money.
• you want to explore active retirement activities.
• you want to make more conscious choices about your career path.
• you want to do work that's meaningful and makes a difference in the world.
• you started, or want to start, a new business and need support in making the transition from salaried employee to business owner.

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