What is Spiritual Direction?
The basic definition would have to be: a conversation between people aimed at exploring one’s connection with the divine in their life. This discussion can lead to many questions you might want to explore: How do you sense that divine presence? How do you feel your connection to the divine has shown up in your life? How do you feel the divine is working with you right now? As the conversation continues, those and other questions may arise.
An old description framed it as ‘one beggar showing another beggar where there is bread.’ In an ever-changing world, we often forget that our spirits need attention and tending to, as do all other aspects of our lives.
Here is a place for all of that. A place to explore your own spirituality or faith with someone who has no agenda other than to assist as he may.
A bit about me
I was raised in a Christian tradition, and I am at home in the Church of the Brethren. My wife and I live in Indianapolis, Indiana. I have a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Spiritual and Social Transformation, the latter of which included two years of training in Spiritual Direction through Oasis Ministries.
While my spiritual walk is rooted in a Christian tradition, my focus will be on helping you explore your own spiritual journey and not on promoting mine.
Maybe I’m interested. What’s next?
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Typically, a session could last up to an hour, and I can meet with you virtually (WhatsApp, Google Meet, or Zoom) or we could arrange to meet in person.
Be aware that Google Meet only allows for 1 hour meeting times, and Zoom for only 45 minutes on their free services.
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Before you decide that Spiritual Direction is not for you, lets get together first. Again, virtually or face-to-face I would like to meet you and get a sense of who you are and what you are looking to explore and it gives you a chance to ask me any questions you have, as we get to know each other.
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I typically start with a prayer, a reflection, or an exercise to help center and prepare us for the session. We will start conversationally and see where it goes from there.
Cost? I have a sliding scale depending on your personal situaton (economic, academic), but I don’t require more that $55 per session.
Ready to Chat?
If you would like to meet me for an informal get-together and start a hopefully productive conversation, click the “GET STARTED” link below where you can give me some information, or you can email me at clarke.statonsd@gmail.com. I look forward to speaking with you.
