Between Retreats The Why, What, and How of Spiritual Direction (with Tara Owens)
Mar 21, 2025
Tara Owens, founder of Anam Cara Ministries and a spiritual director with two decades of experience, shares her insights on spiritual direction. She emphasizes the importance of personal connection with God and the dangers of isolation in spiritual growth. The discussion highlights the intimate nature of spiritual direction as a supportive relationship that differs from therapy. Tara also explores the significance of community, the need for tailored mentorship, and ends with a heartfelt invitation for listeners to deepen their spiritual journeys.
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Essence of Spiritual Direction
- Spiritual direction provides a rare space free of agenda to be truly witnessed in your life with God.
- This accompaniment helps integrate your spiritual story with compassionate presence and connection.
Relational Nature of Being
- Humans turning inward alone can lead to spiritual and emotional isolation called incurvitasse.
- God is relational, making isolation contradictory to the nature of divine love and human flourishing.
Integration in Spiritual Direction
- Spiritual direction creates integration where one owns their relationship with God beyond surface answers.
- It offers a non-judgmental space to explore and deepen personal faith without agendas or pressure.
