A place to talk, not talk, wrestle, listen and experience being listened to
MaddyChristine Hope ~ Spiritual Director

Have you ever considered that connecting with God doesn’t just happen while sitting down with your Bible or praying with your eyes closed? Many of us connect with God when we are in nature. And for some, Spiritual Direction sounds interesting, but the thought of sitting with someone face-to-face is overwhelming and scary.

If this is you, you might consider Spiritual Direction while walking. Together we will use our senses to connect with what God is doing in your life. We will notice God through seeing, feeling, smelling, and hearing.

We pay attention to how God is connecting with you, and we notice how you might want to respond.

Things we might ponder during a walk:

  • What is impacting you as we walk?

  • How does the walking feel: heavy, light, happy, sorrowful, playful, peaceful, delightful?

  • What things are you noticing around you, and what might this mean?

  • What are you drawn to?

  • How would it feel to walk together in silence?

  • Notice what your body wants.

  • What do you desire to pick up and take with you?

  • Follow where your body wants to go.

  • How would it feel to surrender and walk even if it rains?

What a session looks like Typically, we meet once a month, You can choose to alternate between face-to-face Spiritual Direction (in-person or online) and Walking Spiritual Direction. We start by looking at what surroundings speak to you most (water, woods, flat spaces, etc.), and then choose a location that is convenient for both of us (up to a 15-mile radius from Media, PA.). We do not need to walk in the same location every time. We will start our time walking in silence, and when you feel ready, you can break the silence. We then discover if you have something that has come up during the silence that you want to explore, or I can offer guidance/meditation during the next part of our walk. Things can unfold from there.

A session takes up to an hour and a half. I work with a sliding scale of $100 - $175 per session. Together, we can find out where you fit on that scale. Feel free to contact me to see if scholarships are available.