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When we engage deeply on our own spiritual path, we often find that we are drawn ever more deeply into the world.

In What Does Spirituality Mean to Us, A Study of Spirituality in the United States, the Fetzer Institute found that "the more strongly a person identifies as spiritual, the more likely they are to believe it is very important to make a difference in their communities and contribute to greater good in the world" (2020, p. 73).  This includes taking actions such as volunteering and donating to causes they support, as well as greater civic engagement, such as voting, speaking out on political and social issues, and getting involved in politics and social movements.

In the Spiritual Guidance Training Program, we understand that what we do as guides - holding space in which others can listen deeply to their inner-most wisdom and savor their experiences of connection, belonging, and transcendence - is a gift that our communities, our country, and the world need right now. It is part of the essential work in creating a more just and compassionate world.

As you sit with the invitation you have been discerning - participating in the next SGTP cohort - how might you see it connecting to your desire to contribute to greater good in the world?

Nicki Nelson

SGTP Coordinator