This series discusses the changes in my emotional and spiritual support over the last few months. Today we focus on the spiritual direction element. Being Directed.
Two weeks ago I finally made the move to a new spiritual director, one whom I had met a few months ago through the Open Door Retreat. I knew she would be the right person to take me through to the next stage in my christian journey as soon as I met her; and it helped that she is a qualified counsellor as well, I need someone who can understand my complexities.
so what is spiritual direction?
Spiritual direction is the process of accompanying people on a spiritual journey. Spiritual direction exists in a context that emphasizes growing closer to God.
The first session was much more relaxed and positive than I expected. Yet also a lot more challenging in it's aftermath than I hoped. It's all for the best though. I know that this change will help me move forward, that my director will guide me well and also hold me safe.
I would never have imagined the changes over the last few months, they would have overwhelmed and scared me if I'd been told; but looking back I see the massive journey it has been and am thankful for the process as well as the place I'm at now.
onwards we go.
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