Awakening Insight Through Spiritual Companionship On Your Journey


JOYFUL DISCERNMENT
Joyful Discernment is at the heart of a process known as Spiritual Direction or Spiritual Companioning. Spiritual Companioning is a listening ministry, a one-to-one relationship between a trained, experienced guide and a seeker who experiences a longing for something more, for answers to questions still being formed. A monthly session with a spiritual companion who uses questions and deep listening can help you discern your own answers to your deep questions and find a sense of balance on your spiritual path.

Experienced Spiritual Companion
Hello, I’m Georgia, and I’ve embarked on a lifelong journey of spiritual exploration. My spiritual path has woven through diverse traditions, from Presbyterian Sunday School to the Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi dancing), to my current affiliation with the Quaker community. Before I “retired,” my professional life included service as an attorney, family mediator, and public school teacher. For 30+ years, the through-line has been serving individuals or small groups on their spiritual journeys. Now, companioning individuals and small groups is my primary focus.

Joyful Discernment: A New Chapter
In the sacred silence of a Quaker meeting, I found new meaning for my law degree. Now, I choose to say that my J.D. means "Joyful Discernment." This realization led me to return to gently accompanying seekers on their journeys instead of continuing to mediate divorces.
Frequently Asked Questions
Spiritual Direction International (SDI) is an organization dedicated to the art and practice of spiritual companionship. Many of us now prefer to say we are “companioning” rather than “directing” those we work with. “Spiritual director” was in use for centuries. I, Georgia, follow the guidelines for Ethical Conduct published by SDI in 2018.


Choosing Your Spiritual Companion
You may wish to interview more than one companion to find the right fit. Together, let’s mutually decide if our connection is the right foundation for a transformative journey.

Fee Structure: Making Spiritual Companionship Accessible
Upon deciding to work together, we will discuss where you feel comfortable on the fee scale, from $50 to $90 per session. Please let me know if financial concerns are a barrier to participation. Group sessions are less expensive; new groups may form every quarter.