The object of spiritual direction is to cultivate one’s ability to discern
God’s presence in one’s life — to notice and appreciate moments of holiness, to
maintain an awareness of the interconnectedness of all things, to explore ways
to be open to the Blessed Holy One in challenging and difficult moments as well
as in joyful ones. The director serves as a companion and witness, someone who
helps you (sometimes with questions, sometimes just by listening) to discern
the divine where you might have missed it and to integrate that awareness into
your daily life, your tefillah, your tikkun olam work, your study, your ritual
practice. (
Rabbi Jacob Staub, Jewish, USA)
