"No need to fear, I can hear Your Word say.
And my eyes filled with tears, because You felt so far away. So I return to our place, and to my surprise You were much closer than I realize." —Fred Hammond & RFC, You Were Much Closer |
What:The Upright Journey is a Spiritual Direction practice committed to accompanying people who are curious
about their Spiritual life and desire to discern the Upright in their journey. Spiritual Direction is an invitation to those seeking someone to accompany and listen with them while exploring Spiritual matters in their life journey. Together, we notice, reflect, and pay attention to God’s activity within your own life story with compassionate care. Group Spiritual Direction is an invitation to a small group of people seeking to discern and listen together while exploring Spiritual matters in their life journey, with the compassionate care of a Spiritual Director, A Spiritual Director is someone who stewards the opportunity to host safe space, question wisely, and listen deeply while you share your life stories to explore and become more aware of God in your journey. Who:
About Me:
Hi I'm Michelle! I am a Chicago native with professional experiences in art, design, young adult & college student ministry and care-giving. I love being creative and helpful in service. I also enjoy listening to life stories while accompanying people in their Spiritual journey. I am a certified, Spiritual Director through the Companioning Center located in Oregon. My practice includes, working with individuals and small groups in Spiritual Direction. I am in an ever-growing, loving relationship with the Holy Trinity (the Father, the Lord Jesus Christ & the Holy Spirit). I deeply long to see more love, healing and wholeness in our world. I am dedicated to cultivating all of my gifts and talents to partner in the journey towards that end. I welcome an opportunity to work with you. Why:
If you are:
• Curious about your Spiritual journey • Desiring to talk to someone about your relationship with God • Trying to discern next steps in your Spiritual journey • Feeling confused, stuck or frustrated in your faith experience • Interested in exploring to discover the gift of Spiritual in your life • Ready to bring your own reason. I am here to listen and accompany you in your journey. When:
Days and hours of availability for appointments:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 11am - 5pm CST How often:
We generally meet with an individual once a month, for 1 hour. Group meetings time and place T.B.D. Where:
Please select a quiet place for you to meet via Zoom. Zoom link and access provided by the Spiritual director.
How:
We will meet for 1 hour via Zoom or Skype.
How a session might look: 1. We may begin by opening with a short prayer, some deep breathes, or silence; or perhaps a combination of those options (whatever feels most comfortable or natural for our time). 2. Next, you may share whatever is on your heart or mind for the time, while I host space and listen intently. From time to time I may ask you a few wise, clarifying or reflective questions. However, I will mostly listen to your sharing. 3. I will monitor our time. When the end of our time draws near, I may extend an options for closing our time or end our time in a manner that feels most appropriate or comfortable. 4. Schedule time for next session. Other:Have questions or need further information, click here.
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