[Ep 66] [Written Spiritual Direction Session] Loneliness

Some of my favorite episodes on other podcasts are when coaches let you listen into a live session. You can hear them as they are talking with someone about an issue or problem that they want to figure out. And I knew that this was something that I would love to incorporate on my own podcast as a spiritual director. What better way to give you a taste of what it's like than to let you listen in to a session? But I ran into two problems. The first problem is that a spiritual direction session is a lot more personal and vulnerable than a coaching session often is. Because it deals with matters of the heart and soul. Places where we are struggling. Questions and desires we are bringing before God. Who would possibly be willing to have their spiritual direction session aired publicly for all to hear? The second problem is that I offer written spiritual direction. So there really isn't a live session that I could just hit record on, even if I could find someone willing to share. What I've come up with is this: a sample written spiritual direction session that I have crafted based on very real problems and how I might respond in spiritual direction. For this, I have written both parts as a way to let you peek into what written spiritual direction might look like, realizing, of course, that personalities and writing styles come out with each person seeking direction. Some people write shorter emails, some longer. It really just depends. My friend Teresa Huff, from the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast, has graciously agreed to read the directee's emails while I read my response as the director. Kari   ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Episode 25: What is Spiritual Direction, How Do I Know If I Need It, and Other Frequently Asked Questions Episode 33: Written Spiritual Direction: How Letters and Messages Can Create Space for God Episode 61: Perceiving God's Presence and Love with Spiritual Director and Author Sharon Garlough Brown Episode 63: Using Christian Spiritual Practices to Draw Closer to God with Blogger and Writer Celia Miller Learn more about Teresa Huff and the Grant Writing Simplified Podcast at teresahuff.com ______ >> Written Spiritual Direction: Recognize God's presence in your pain http://lovedoesthat.org/spiritualdirection >> Soul Care Group: Monthly email with soul care and spiritual formation practices http://lovedoesthat.org/soulcaregroup