SPIRITUAL DIRECTION IS SOUL COMPANIONSHIP THAT CAN HELP YOU TUNE INTO YOUR OWN SOUL AS WELL AS THE GOODNESS AND GRACE THAT’S IN AND AROUND YOU.

The world seems noisier than ever. It’s harder to find quiet moments to surface hopes and joys and fears. Spiritual direction is the ancient contemplative practice of having a compassionate listener attend with you to ways you can live more fully into the wholeness and dignity for which everyone is made, foster connection to your truest self, and tune into the movements of God and goodness in and around you. My role as a spiritual director is not to be an expert who has all the right answers but a support, resource, and fellow traveler who hosts space for us to listen together for the Spirit’s gifts and invitations in this season of your journey.

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Hopeful Lament

Tending Our Grief Through Spiritual Practices

by Terra McDaniel

IDENTITY AND YOUR CHILDHOOD SELF

Journaling prompts and thoughtful reflection questions to consider the ways the past is also present now.

 HELLO AND WELCOME. I’M TERRA.

I’m a spiritual director, teacher, writer, and fourth-generation Texan. After starting my career in sociology and demography, I spent two decades in church-planting ministries in Houston and Austin. Following a season of loss and upheaval, spiritual direction helped me heal and rebuild my own faith and it is my joy to host that kind of listening space for others now. I’m convinced the Spirit is working inside the church and outside it as well. I meet with all kinds of people including clergy, artists, teachers, therapists, students, young children, and those who are unsure where they stand with God and faith. I live in Austin, Texas with my husband Kyle and our two rescue dogs Edie and Albert. And I couldn’t be more thankful that my daughter, son-in-law, and twin grandchildren are only a short drive away.

Spiritual Direction

HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER

FOR ADULTS

WITH CHILDREN

SPEAKING + WORKSHOPS

 what others are saying

 
Testimonials

“Terra is an amazing spiritual director. She's gentle, calming and a superb listener. She gives amazing resources and practices for you and creates space for you to be heard, seen and loved. I love every session I've had with Terra and plan to do more!” —MD

"Terra is an incredible pastor, teacher, and spiritual director. She is full of wisdom and perspective. She bears witness to my life, creates a space to listen to the Holy Spirit together, and reflects the kindness of God. Terra has journeyed with me for 3 years, and I am so thankful for the numerous, significant ways she has spoken into my life.”

—SG

"I wasn't really sure what to expect out of a Spiritual Director or what was really involved, but what I found was an open space share my thoughts, my fears, frustrations, my hopes, dreams and most importantly my questions with out fear of judgment. A nurturing space was cultivated and provided where God’s spirit was invited, where Terra guided me to hear and listen and continue to find ways to be open to God’s leading.”

—RR

"I’ve been meeting with Terra for over a year and each time has been refreshing and helped me on my spiritual journey. I’m a mom of three little kids and spiritual direction has helped me to take a moment and reflect which is so helpful because I don’t get a lot of that otherwise! I’ve been able to step back and see where God is moving in my life and also be encouraged and reminded of truth. Spiritual direction is a beautiful way to connect with and hear from God.”

—LT

“The last few years have been difficult to navigate spiritually, for me. I found myself deconstructing faith (again). Terra was so good in helping me find grounding and direction again. She really listens to the heart of the matter and is incredibly insightful. I felt at peace and encouraged after every conversation.”

—SD

 

YOUR PERSONAL INVITATION

If you could benefit from having a compassionate listener help you navigate change, growth, questions, or loss, I’d love to set up an initial meeting to explore whether I might be a good fit for you as a spiritual director!