Spiritual direction

Spiritual Direction is an age-old method of soul care. In all major religions the teaching has been that for a person seriously to progress in the spiritual life it is essential that they are under the guidance of someone of experience who has themselves been under such guidance. This was always seen as a wise precaution to keep the seeker safe and on track. The Director tends to carry more authority than a mentor and, perhaps, asks more of the Directee. This way remains a solid, gentle and valuable route to spiritual growth, though generally not known or fashionable outside of a restricted section of the church.

Obviously, Spiritual Direction sits within the Christian ethos but not everyone in ministry is either trained or interested in this aspect of the job. Individual spiritual care is one of the few Christian ministries that has not historically, been the reserve of the clergy but it is also one that cannot simply be taught along with other subjects of study. Spiritual Direction is not something that can be learned from a book, it requires a different kind of dedication, along with age and experience.

I had the great good fortune to be brought up in a church where attention to spiritual growth was the norm so my life has always been directed in this way. I am happy and prepared to embark on the journey with other serious travellers.

Spiritual Direction is not something that can be learned from a book, it requires a different kind of dedication, along with age and experience.

Josephine Griffiths

mentoring for the spiritual nomad

These days many people want to develop their spiritual self but are not comfortable in church or in organised religion and want support, clarity, or understanding, without being fed someone else's religion.  Spiritual Mentoring means having someone of wisdom and discernment to talk with about your inner life. The mentor knows from experience the joys and hazards of the spiritual quest, and is able to share your journey, affirm your experience, understand your choices, ask the right questions, and be your anchor if the going gets rough. This genuine soul care encourages you to listen to your own story, to your own wisdom, and to value your unique inscape. With gentle companionship you can enjoy exploring the mountains, valleys, rivers and the deep ocean of psyche.  
 
Attending to our soul’s needs and fostering the symbolic and the sacred in our lives enriches both us and the world in which we live. We may not go to church, accept certain teachings, or believe in a personal God, but our spirituality can be real and deep, giving purpose to our life and meaning to our relationships.  Spirituality is not religion; spirituality is about bringing our soul values into life. 

​Spirituality is living my real self.

What clients haVE to say...

Josephine is the perfect life mentor; with wisdom and clarity she opens the doors to what I need and want for a soulful, true and contented life.

Josephine is for me a wise counsellor and spiritual mentor on my life journey.

Whether I have strayed far or just a little, after a session with Josephine I always come home to myself and it’s a very ‘aha….’ feeling.