Spiritual Directors

Life is a spiritual journey. For those of us who have taken up this journey consciously it is generally helpful to have someone with whom to talk about the unique challenges it brings. This practice of seeking spiritual guidance is found in all the world’s wisdom traditions.

My work as a spiritual guide is informed by my experience as a life-long seeker who has practiced contemplative Christianity, Buddhism, and contemporary forms of spirituality. Individuals who come to me are often church-goers, others blend traditions or identify as spiritual but not religious. 

I hold a safe, sacred space during sessions for you. In this space, you will learn to discern the communications of the Divine within yourself, God in you, your True Self. Over time, you will experience spiritual deepening, insight, and healing. When appropriate, I may bring tools such as energy healing, Focusing and guided meditations into a session.

I have trained in spiritual direction through the Institute for Spiritual Leadership in Chicago, and Trillium Awakening, an international community of spiritually awake individuals.

Areas of Interest:  Spiritual Awakening; Mysticism; Embodied Spirituality; Healing

Location: Chicago and Online
Email: bill@integralawakenings.com
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I support, assist, and coach seekers to access their own inner wisdom and grow more fully into the unique persons they are called to be. My role, in author Margaret Guenther's words, is to serve as a "midwife to the soul."

My approach uses deep listening and reflection, and draws upon many Christian spiritual traditions, including Contemplative and Ignatian. I am personally drawn to mystical spirituality and am a longtime practitioner of the meditation practice Centering Prayer.

I trained in spiritual direction at Claret Center and in spiritual retreat and group leadership at Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation. I am retired clergy in the Episcopal Church and the founder of Sacred Ground Chicago.

Areas of Interest: Contemplative Spirituality, The Enneagram, Group Spiritual Direction, Spiritual But Not Religious

Spiritual Direction is like diving for pearls into often deep and sometimes murky waters. I will invite you to pay attention to what is stirring within you, reflect on how the divine (however you name it) is working in your life, and discern how you would like to respond. There will be times of sharing and times of silence.

I completed Masters’ degrees in Divinity and Spirituality/Spiritual Direction from Loyola University’s Institute of Pastoral Studies which included training in both Contemporary Spiritual Direction and the Ignatian Spiritual Exercises.

I have companioned people from diverse backgrounds including women, men, and non-binary individuals, those who identify as LGBTQ, BIPOC, those from various spiritual traditions, and those who are spiritual but not religious. All are warmly welcomed!