Sacred Quest
Welcome to the Sacred Quest! I am here to help you explore your spiritual life, to help you find the means to express your inner light, and to help you find balance in this often troubling world. My name is Damian, and I am here to offer you guidance and support on your own uniquely human journey.
I do not offer you guidance because I think I am superior or more educated than others, but because I have been at the bottom and have fought my way up, I have been stuck and found my way forward.
In other words, I don’t claim to have all the answers or solutions, but I have wrestled with the questions and lived with the problems … and learned that it is possible find peace, and to smile.
Perhaps I can help you to do the same.
Self Exploration
Expressing Inner Light
Finding a Balance
My Approach
Assess
Assessing a new client in the context of spiritual direction is not about evaluating your spirituality or faith, but rather about understanding your needs, expectations, and goals. My role as a spiritual advisor is to act as a guide and a companion on your spiritual journey. In this first phase we will cover some general steps:
Introductions: Getting to know each other.
Establishing boundaries and expectations.
Identifying your goals and concerns.
Understanding your spiritual background.
Clarifying roles and establishing a schedule.
Develop
We will continue or journey by dealing with some traditional spiritual questions:
What is the purpose of my life?
What is my true calling?
How do I reconcile my beliefs with the challenges I face?
How can I live a moral and ethical life?
What practices can help me be more mindful and present?
What spiritual practices should I incorporate into my life?
Then we will follow these where they lead us as we evolve your spiritual profile and future goals.
Support
Spiritual guidance involves creating a step-by-step action plan that outlines the necessary steps to achieve the individual’s personal spiritual goals. This includes identifying potential obstacles and developing strategies to overcome them, as well as setting timelines and simple ways to measure progress. It is important to understand that true spirtual growth requires work, and it is good to have someone there to continue helping you along the road.
Take the First Step
Begin crossing the bridge to your new spiritual life! Reach out to me by sending your contact information and requesting an introductory phone call. There is no charge for this call. We will have a brief discussion about your situation and determine if we are a good match to move forward with a formal journey.
Damian’s Personal Guidance
A typical guided journey involves between three and six full sessions (up to one hour in length). This is followed by 6 biweekly sessions (15 to 30 minutes in length), and ongoing support sessions as needed. Of course, each client’s needs are unique and this is only a guideline.
Understanding what I am NOT :
It is important to understand and be clear about what a spiritual advisor is NOT.
They are not a therapist or mental health counselor. They are not a religious leader. They are not a financial advisor. They are not a lawyer or legal advisor. They are not a medical professional.