Hi! Are you looking for a spiritual director, or curious about what spiritual direction is all about? If so, please take a look around! You can read more about my take on spiritual direction here, but in a nutshell, it’s a space for you to explore your own sense of God or the divine, whatever that might look like for you. The term “direction” can be misleading; it’s not about having someone tell you what to do, or interpret God for you. Rather, a spiritual director is someone who accompanies you, who listens and asks questions and makes observations, and above all, who is curious with you about where God might be speaking to you. (For this reason, some people prefer the term “spiritual companion.”) I call this page “Zigzags and Detours” because in my experience, straightforward life plans are frequently interrupted, and I see spiritual practice as a way of paying attention to your awareness of God in whatever situation you might be in.
My name is Sheila Taylor, and I live in Bloomington, Indiana. I am currently a member of the Episcopal church, but I grew up LDS (Mormon), and have spent a rather ridiculous amount of time studying religion. I can meet in-person if you are local, but most people see me on Zoom. You can read more about me here. If you aren’t sure whether spiritual direction is for you but are curious about learning more, I offer an initial meeting at no cost, and with no expectation of any kind of commitment. My style is low key and friendly, and I always enjoy hearing about people’s faith journeys, so I’d be delighted to talk.
Please don’t hesitate to contact me me if you have any questions, or might be interested in meeting. You can also check out my FAQ page for more information about the nuts and bolts of how spiritual direction works.