It is probably too strong a statement to say that everybody should have a spiritual director, but I’m thinking that for those of us whose vocation is to accompany people on their spiritual journey, it is a good idea to have someone who will do the same for us. A good friend, with that honest back and forth dialog, is not what I’m talking about. I’m suggesting a one-sided conversation ‘all about me,’ where I don’t have to give the other person equal time to blurt.
Those of us called to listen to others, need someone who will listen to us. We need time to talk through our God issues. If we don’t, we risk the chance that ‘Hey, what about me?’ may sneak into our listening. With that, resentment takes over, and the vocation of spiritual accompaniment disappears.
Those of us called to listen to others, need someone who will listen to us. We need time to talk through our God issues. If we don’t, we risk the chance that ‘Hey, what about me?’ may sneak into our listening. With that, resentment takes over, and the vocation of spiritual accompaniment disappears.
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