How it Works

It starts with identifying a need for soul care. 

Often people come to this space because they seek something more as their religious practices seem to no longer fit or refresh them. In addition, I am available to sit with folks as they seek to understand religious trauma. My own personal experience and training have prepared me to engage with those who feel stressed or burned out as a result of a lack of boundaries in religious settings. I am sensitive to avoiding spiritual retraumatization.

My journey supports yours. 

Part of my own journey has been to recognize that my relationship with the Divine has equipped me to live a conscientious and compassionate life.  I do not need to please others. Furthermore, I’m of the opinion that it is not necessary to seek the approval of others to be “good enough.” Maybe you can relate to that.

Listening is the heart of spiritual direction.

 I believe that a larger part of who I am is to encourage folks to know God's Hope.

As a Spiritual Director and Companion, I do that by listening. Yes, it really is that simple.

I am happy to accompany persons who want to grow in their spirituality as they sit with their questions and beliefs in curiosity and wonder. As we walk alongside one another, we can hold their thoughts and prayers lightly in a non-judgmental way that helps illuminate the way forward. We can explore classical methods of discernment with a new twist as well as use creativity as a means of listening for the Still Small Voice Within.

It is not necessary to identify as religious to have spiritual curiosity or seek spiritual direction.

While most of us have many questions, we will put some of them aside for the time being and simply begin to talk. You talk. I listen. Together we can explore ways to find more clarity about what you have said. You bring your questions to the table. We will look at them together.

I will be there with you as you listen and trust the Sacred.

Spiritual Direction is one of many tools. 

In providing Spiritual Direction, I am conscious of the power of listening without judgment. While this can offer a connection between Body, Mind, and Spirit, I wholeheartedly recommend that you seek the services of professional bodyworkers, holistic healthcare professionals, counselors, and coaches for an in-depth approach to those modalities, as they are beyond my scope of practice. My work is more about making space to allow people to discover who they are and deepen their understanding of the Divine, the Universe, and the Sacred. 

Let’s talk. I’m here to listen. 

Write me at maryhallchiles@gmail.com for a free forty-five-minute discovery session. If we decide that Spiritual Direction is what you are looking for, we will establish a way to meet on a monthly basis at my office on historic C-Street in Springfield, MO, or by phone. All conversations are strictly confidential.