“He asked questions that in the answering of them required me to listen more deeply to myself.”
~James Finley on Thomas Merton
Are you looking for a space to connect more deeply with God? Crave a deeper sense of your soul’s purpose? Looking for an increased sense of centeredness in these times of change?
My intention as a spiritual companion is to create a safe place for a client to explore what they need most at this time in their lives. Whether in times of buoyancy or difficulty, I have found the gifts of Spiritual Companionship rich in their ability to help seekers find and rest more fully in that which cultivates peace, joy, hope, and inspiration. It is an honour to hold space for others as they explore living in ways they always hoped and somehow knew were possible for themselves.
Focus can include:
- Exploration of deeply cherished values, life stories, goals, and creating opportunities to explore what it means to live into creating a more purpose-based life that includes greater ease and comfort
- Deepening in relationship with your personal faith to discover where it can uphold you in times of joy and trouble, and create an increased sense of connection with God’s voice working in day-to-day life.
- Depending on interests, experiential and expressive arts practices can be part of a Spiritual Companionship experience. Jan’s experience can help foster a rich awareness of the spirit’s voice through the exploration of the arts of pottery, writing, and photography, as well as movement practices such as walking, running, archery, and other disciplines.
Jan’s faith is steeped in the Christian traditions of the Anglican and Episcopalian churches. With this, Jan can dance with a client’s ever-evolving faith journey and is open and accepting of a client’s struggles with belief and the moving toward and away from faith that can be part of an individual’s personal dance with life. Regarding the study of Religion and Theology, she has studied at the University of Toronto Wycliffe lay program and Thorneloe University, and has pursued additional courses centring on Christian traditions throughout her adult life. In addition, Jan’s journey has found her holding various roles in the churches she has called home, both in Canada and the United States of America.
With this, Jan’s personal experience of faith is to ‘remember’ that which sustains us in every waking breath through our relationship with God. With formation and comfort to be found not only in a well-worn pew and our Bibles, but in our personalized spiritual practice, relationships, creative arts, movement, nature, and our companion animals. We are God’s own in every waking moment of our lives.
A Spiritual Companionship relationship is most often carried out by meeting once monthly for 75 mins (in person, phone, or over Zoom). Cost per session is $75 Canadian, with some scholarship rates available. A commitment to agreed-upon ‘homework’ and an interest in exploring in active ways over time is an important part of creating a life full of purpose. Book a free 30 minute session to explore the idea of working together.
If you are interested in finding out more about the Spiritual Companionship experience, please email me at janspragge@gmail.ca
I see a limited number of individuals for Spiritual Companionship. If you are interested, please visit Prospective Client Information page before booking your first session.
My Profile at Spiritual Directors International can be found by clicking: Jan’s SDI Profile
Why Spiritual Companionship
- Long for a life of greater meaning? As seekers, we often long for an ever-deepening and expanding relationship with something more. From this space of connection, we strive to bring the wisdom of God’s care into the world through meaningful, purposeful action. The wisdom and principles of Spiritual Companionship can help seekers find increased clarity as space is created to hear God’s voice more fully.
- Longing for connection? A Spiritual Companion relationship can create space for stillness and silence, helping you become increasingly aware of what is most sacred to you in your spiritual life and how you would like to cultivate this blessing more in your day-to-day life.
- Desire a greater sense of confidence and security? Creating space helps seekers find and witness the rich patterns in their lives. Coming to know and understand the larger context can aid in moving forward with a greater sense of purpose and direction.
These pandemic years have been really isolating for me. I knew I needed to feel more connected but I didn’t know how. With Jan as my Spiritual Companion I felt a sigh of relief. I didn’t have to go it alone. Jan helped me know more fully something I had forgotten in my fear – I am never alone when I remember who I am in God’s eyes. Because of Jan and the feeling of support I had more fully in my life I was able to build my spiritual community – on-line during COVID and in-person now that things are opening up a bit. I still have a long way to go, but I feel more rooted in my life and somehow that is helping me find more joy in my life. ~ Steven, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
