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Jane Guyton
Spiritual Director, Life Coach, Artist
...for today
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Spiritual Direction and Life Coaching provide
an unusual breadth of support and community
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Market Place
by Jane Guyton
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LIFE COACHING
Life experience is determined by the way we see the world, and not simply by the things that happen to us. Each one of us has a unique way of seeing his or her problems, issues and challenges. No two people see life exactly the same way. Neither of them is right or wrong. Each way of seeing opens up some opportunities for action and closes others. How you see the world determines:
- whether you will ask for help – or not,
- whether you isolate yourself or seek community,
- whether you sink into resentment or resignation, or move to acceptance and optimism,
- whether you recognize and accept your own feelings, moods and emotions,
- the actions you will or will not take,
- how honest you are with yourself and others, and
- how your body experiences life’s challenges -- as tension, discomfort, and ultimately, disease, or as pleasurable sensation.
Only when you know these things can you consider other options that will open up new worlds.
At a time when your energy is at a premium due to stress, you’ll be happy to know that you will be taught, and encouraged, to relax, regroup and recharge.
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My chiropractor and I were discussing issues, life, etc. She sensed my confusion and suggested I give Jane Guyton a call. I made that call. Jane and I met at a local Starbucks to see if there was a fit. We planned a few sessions that I am still so grateful for attending. Jane is the epitome of a good listener. Her style, her voice, her office...the whole package breathes of stability, quiet, clarity and simplicity. She is a non-judgemental coach who has the tools to guide. As different as our backgrounds are, I find that Jane speaks a language I can finally understand. Her way of framing an idea or an issue just always makes sense. She is able to strip the language and ideas down to a workable simplicity that makes so much sense and forms a path I can see and feel. . I try and keep Jane in "my pocket" at all times as she is a wonderful and caring guide down my path of life.
Jane, you will always be in my heart.
Gail Tannenbaum, CMP
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I sought Jane's guidance and support at what I thought would be a transition to different work to create more balance in my life. As we got into the process, however, I came to realize that moving jobs would just be yet another distraction from some real issues I had been running from for years - and those issues were creating the lack of balance in my life. The issues had also become "my story". How I loved to talk about "my story" and make it real in my life! Having a coach was not like therapy - or having someone there to help "fix" me. Jane provided a truly caring ear and reflected back the effect of what she heard. It was a gentle steering into present moment awareness and detaching from "the story" I'd woven about my life that was keeping the past alive and well. I'm much more comfortable with allowing myself to just be where I am now - yet open to changes if they come. I was/am very grateful for the time I spent in coaching; it was just what I needed.
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SPIRITUAL DIRECTION
- The mission statement of “Spiritual Directors International” includes the words, “Accompanying others seeking the Mystery we name God.” It goes on to say, “In this time, Spiritual Directors International responds to this call by tending the holy around the world and across traditions.”
- To be effective in this mission, I include in my own life the essential elements of contemplative practices such as contemplative prayer, journaling, art, and continuous training that enable me to face, with you, the challenges of our times.
- We are at a critical time in the history of our world. While seemingly chaos reigns, a deeper and unknowable Truth is working itself out. We are all a part of this Truth, and in accepting this and seeing ourselves as individual, unique and beloved parts of a larger Whole, we gain access to a way of being that was, in the past, known only to the mystics.
- Mystics were usually people who lived a contemplative life, outside of the society of their time. Today, we are all called to be mystics out in the everyday world, yet living close to the Mystery, in intimate conversation with the divine, bringing new light, energy, wisdom and grace to our own lives and to the earth.
As a coach who incorporates the spiritual element in my work, I adhere to clear ethical standards. I am a teacher and companion on a journey, not a minister, healer, therapist or counselor. I embody the simple principle of being a person called to help other people, using my skills and training as guidelines to a deeper experience.
Now learn about Spiritual Direction and Art.
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"To reach something good it is very useful to have gone astray, and thus acquire experience."
Saint Teresa of Avila
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Birches in Winter
Collage
by Jane Guyton
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Penelope Jane Guyton · Professional Certified Coach, Artist · Vienna, VA · 703.281.9667 · info@janeguyton.com
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