I believe this tender song by Bruce Cockburn captures the essence of spiritual direction. As I finish my training in that ancient vocation and embark upon the art of accompanying people in their journey towards God, I am moved to share it with you all. May it bless you as it did me.
Lyrics:
Manhatten or Dakar
Makes no difference where you are
It doesn't matter, what you think
Or if you smoke or if you drink
You're a thread upon the loom
When the spirit walks in the room
You could be naked, could be armed
Could be charming, could be charmed
You could be open, could be closed
Be one of us or one of those
You're a thread upon the loom
When the spirit walks in the room
On the march or on the run
it matters not what you have done
Nor what you'll do, nor what you'll say
We play the role we're made to play
We're but threads upon the loom
When the spirit walks in the room
It can appear at any hour
When it comes, it comes in power
You may not walk, you may not see
But you'll become what you can be
You're a thread upon the loom
When the spirit walks in the room
We're but threads upon the loom
When the spirit walks in the room
