In this recent April 2023, SDI Executive Director Rev. SeiFu Singh-Molares and SDI Creative Director Matt Whitney had a wide-ranging conversation about spiritual direction and companionship, and in particular, reconsidering some of the elements we might consider to be “universal.” Are there common elements to the work of spiritual companionship that we can identify? For example, we often cite “deep listening” as a common practice. But what do we mean when we say that? We also consider, and reconsider, the generation of “spiritual heat,” how spiritual companionship has elements of contemplative practice, opening to new depths of awareness, and how to befriend the overwhelm that can come when we gain insight into the depths of our existence. We have this conversation posted as a five-part video series on our YouTube channel, but here you can listen to the conversation in its entirety. We hope you enjoy it and reconsider for yourself some of the building blocks of your own practice as a spiritual companion.
SDI Membership is about being a part of a global contemplative movement that contributes to peace, justice, and living in right relationship with all living beings. The SDI learning community is a group of compassionate listeners who are committed to serving others on their spiritual journeys. Everyone is welcome to become a member of SDI, which also supports our work to advocate for the healing contemplative modalities of spiritual direction and companionship. Become a new member or renew your membership on SDI’s secure online store, at sdicompanions.org.
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Ep024 - Talking about SDI Webinars with Steven Crandell
Ep023 - Spiritual Journey with Valerie Brown and Carol Kortsch
Ep022 - Travel with SDI Journeys - Rev Seifu and Frederica Helmiere
Ep021 - This Life That is Ours - Parenting and Pilgrimage with Lauren Burdette
Ep020 - Leaning into Holy Hybridity - Karen Erlichman - Part 2
Ep019 - Vocation and Calling with Karen Erlichman - Part 1
Ep018 - Living a Life of Contemplation with Jan Lundy and Jeanette Banashak (Part 2)
Ep017 - Spiritual Fluidity with Jan Lundy and Jeanette Banashak (Part 1)
Ep016 - Experiential Companionship with Sharon Seyfarth Garner
Ep015 - Receptivity and Connection through Singing Bowls - Stacy Au Coin and David Summerfield
Ep014 - Remember Yourself with Rev. Seifu Anil Singh-Molares
Ep013 - Dani Forbess on Embodied Spirituality
Ep012 - Preeta Banerjee on Practicing Sacred Intention
Ep011 - Becky Eldredge on Spirituality and Everyday Life
Ep010 - Ed Bastian, Interspiritual Meditation
Ep009 - Diane Millis, Re-Creating a Life
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Ep007 - A Universe of Stories - Imam Jamal Rahman
Ep006 - Justice and Spiritual Companionship - Rabbi Amy Eilberg
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