Many of us have had a back or body massage, some simply for relaxation, others for therapeutic reasons; sometimes the body just needs the assistance of a capable person to work knots and kinks out that keep getting our attention. I had a most wonderful massage, my third one in three weeks. Today after the massage, the therapist and I had leisure time to just sit and visit. In the process she expressed interest and asked about spiritual direction, what it was, what I did, etc. etc. Her smart phone allowed us to look at a couple of my blog posts which she said she enjoyed reading.
Then she had an "ah ha" moment verbalizing out loud, "so, spiritual direction is really like a massage for the spirit!" Well, what a new way to express something so simple! I encouraged her to begin reading my blog, from the beginning, for history of spiritual direction, more about me and my training at http://desertrenewal.org/hesychia-sd-school/ as well as reading my web pages.
She also had never heard of spiritual direction. I am realizing this is often the case, so this "best kept secret" now may not be such a secret in the future! I hope she shouts it from the rooftops! If you or someone you may know could benefit from a spiritual companion to help "massage your spirit" consider an hour of spiritual direction.
If you would like to know more, or would like to do spiritual direction with me, please check my website: MollyLaFond.com or call me for an appointment.
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