Spiritual Decision Making

Spiritual Decision Making is a method of gaining clarity or making choices that involves all of our being. It produces confidence and conviction in a new venture and greatly aids in choosing between what appear to be equally valuable options. Spiritual Decision Making moves us away from feeling stuck; empowering us to trust and take our next step.

This method helps us move through psychological or mental defences. It brings us into communion and communication with our inner reality as well as with the mysterious, sacred beauty that is within and behind all things.

Spiritual Decision Making comes from a place of attunement. When one is attuned one is present with oneself, the other and the Divine simultaneously. Together an intentional space is created to be responsive to the directions of Spirit and our higher self. From this space we are open to the flow of information from all levels of reality.

It is for these reasons that Spiritual Decision Making is so helpful. We can gather more information than that available merely from mental processes. It is easier to include intuition, feelings and the unusual or unexpected that the mind so easily dismisses.

What happens when we are undecided?

It is easy to overlook the problems that can occur when a lack of clarity or indecision are present. The uncertainty causes emotions to arise that are often uncomfortable. Living with confusion is tiring and impacts on other aspects of our life. Over time suffering, conflict (either with oneself or with others) and even sickness can result. Life being as abundant and joyful as it can be is limited by the confusion.

Not being clear about what we want or what we choose can lead to things not going our way. This is because we didn’t express what our way really is. So we come to an underlying feeling of being thwarted, of dissatisfaction and disappointment. Life seems to not be working for us. This may have occurred without us even really understanding where this general discomfort has come from or when it began.

What are the Benefits of Spiritual Decision Making?

Being clear about our choices is very beneficial. It is easier to move and act. There is conviction in what we do. The Universe is more aligned with us. Connecting clearly with the action that will be carried out helps energy flow into the new direction. We become carried with the wave of energy that we have created by knowing our direction.

The laws of manifestation are in action here. Once a clear direction is stated and moved towards, the Universe will align with us to make that happen. Circumstances will be created to aid our movement in the chosen direction. Life flows.

What kind of choices can Spiritual Decision Making be used for?

Well anything. It is most helpful for practical choices like:

• Which job shall I accept?
• Which is the right training for me?
• Which school is the best one for my child?

It is also useful for broader questions such as which option will bring more balance?

It can be used to check that a decision that has been made will be beneficial and will flow with ease. Spiritual Decision Making can give a sense of what a particular choice or action may bring. The process is most often used by individuals. It can be used by groups or with groups being present to support one individual’s process.

So how do we do it?

Spiritual Decision Making is a process of meditation with visualisation. A sacred, intentional space is created, help is asked for and through the visualisation steps we will gain more information and clarity from all of our being.

For people who are more comfortable with their hearing or feeling sense the process is focussed on that sense rather than the visual. I have also found it to be helpful to really hone the decision that is being worked with beforehand. Afterwards I can help to interpret and explore the information that is received. Where it would be useful we can also develop practical steps for you to move forward. On top of all this, it is enjoyable and fascinating process every time I engage with it.

Spiritual Decision Making is used for many of the decisions in the Findhorn Foundation and has helped me in my life many times.