What is a Spiritual Companion?

Spiritual companions support the unique spiritual journey of an individual. They are welcoming and present with those they companion, listening, and responding without being judgmental. They are contemplative and honor silence as a spiritual practice. They are intuitive spiritual friends, accountable and compassionate, hospitable and open, loving yet independent.

What to Look for in Authentic Spiritual Companions

Rooted in personal experience and displaying depth
Willing to follow universal ethical guidelines, summarized as "Do no harm"
Accountable in a community setting
Committed to contemplative, compassionate listening, with respect for the agency of the client
Supervised by other spiritual companions and accountable through that direct supervision
Committed to ongoing education and learning

Why Work with a Spiritual Companion?

They offer deep listening with helps others find and follow their own spiritual path
They ask insightful, open-ended questions that help others connect with their authentic selves
They allow space for stillness and silence to help others become aware of what is deep within them
They build trust and openness by being authentic, kind, and open themselves
They do not seek to influence or convince, but instead walk alongside others
They honor the free will and discernment of each human, especially in spiritual matters