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One with Nature

Accompaniment

Whether you need pastoral accompaniment during a difficult time, spiritual accompaniment to deepen your spiritual life, thanatological accompaniment in times of loss and grief, or to recognize the somatic processes present in your body. On this page I share a little more about my approach to the above.

Spiritual Accompaniment

“The first task in seeking guidance is then to address your own struggles, doubts, and insecurities - in short, it is to affirm your life as a quest." ― Henri J.M. Nouwen

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Embark on a transformative journey of spiritual accompaniment—a sacred process where individuals seek the guidance of a compassionate mentor to nurture their spiritual evolution. Rooted in tradition, this journey offers a sanctuary for exploration, where one can unveil the presence of the Divine in their life's tapestry.

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The inner landscape of each soul is a vast terrain, brimming with intricacies and nuances. What fills one life with meaning may diverge entirely from another's path. For that reason, in my practice of spiritual accompaniment, I prioritize crafting spaces that resonate with the traveler's unique language, symbols, and rituals—facilitating a profound connection to their inner world and a sense of belonging to the cosmos.

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My approach is holistic, embracing the integral harmony of mind, body, and spirit, as we embark together on the quest for a richer, more vibrant spiritual existence.

 

Contact me if you'd like to schedule a 30 minute exploratory session. This initial session is complimentary so we can both discern if we are a good match and if this is the right time for spiritual direction. 

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What to talk about with your spiritual director?

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Here are some ideas of things you can bring to your session: 

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  • Questions about your spirituality and Life's big questions

  • Your reflections about G-d, the Divine, life, and the spiritual life

  • Revelations and epiphanies you have had

  • Your mystical experiences

  • Your experience with your spiritual practice

  • All that is related to your inner life and your connection with life, with the Divine or that which is greater that yourself.  

  • Your soul's questions and concerns

  • Your discernment process

  • Religious and spiritual topics

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Grief and Loss Support

Support for those struggling with new losses in their lives and their grief process. 

Losses are a constant in our lives. As time goes by, we experience losses that take us out of our center: loss of a job, loss of a body part, loss of friendships, community, home, or the loss of a loved one.

The time of mourning is characterized by being a time of great confusion. Pain can be disorienting and, depending on the loss and the circumstances of the individual, paralyzing. Grief pushes us to find a way to integrate into a new reality and to let go of the life we ​​had imagined.

Thanatological accompaniment seeks to create a safe space for exploration for the individual. Through active and compassionate listening, we create a space where emotions, doubts and what the person faces can find a space for expression. The accompaniment process seeks to help the individual create space within themselves and find the tools that will help them carry their grief.

 

What can you share in this space?

 

1. Memories of your loved one.

2. Every day challenges after your loss.

3. Rituals to honor your loved one's memory.

4. Support for terminally ill patients and their families.

5. Life review.

6. Spiritual and religious explorations of death.

7. Processing of a new diagnosis.

8. Preparing to accept death.

9. Process difficult emotions like guilt and sadness. 

1st 30 minute session is free

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50 minute sessions

Cost per session: range from $35 to $125*

*Honor system, you pay what you can afford. 

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Zoom sessions, in person in the central San Diego County, CA area.

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Group session: $35 per person, commitment required for 4 sessions.

Principles that guide my practice

  • Every living being is sacred. 

  • Our lives are living sacred texts. 

  • There is beauty everywhere.

  • There is a Love that always sustains us.

  • Our worth and dignity are inherent to our humanity.

  • Rituals connect us to the sanctity of life, to the Divine presence in us and around us. 

  • Social justice is spiritual work.

  • We grow and heal in community. We need each other.

  • Our bodies are sacred.

  • There is an inner teacher in every person.

  • The process, the path, of each person is unique and sacred.

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