What is spiritual presencing?

“Of all those who ever consulted me who were in the second half of life, no one was ever cured who did not achieve a spiritual outlook on life.” - Carl Jung

Hello! My name is Douglas Tsoi and I offer spiritual presencing, traditionally called in the Christian contemplative tradition “spiritual direction.” It is the practice of attentive, confidental, and delighted listening. People come to spiritual direction once a month, for an hour to retreat from the busyness of the world and explore their own spiritual experiences, questions, and concerns.

As a spiritual director, I am a professional “soul friend,” an anam cara. I ask open-ended questions, and offer insights and suggestions to help you discern your spiritual path. This hour is time to nurture your inner wisdom, cultivate spiritual curiosity, and foster a greater sense of purpose and fulfillment.

I work with people who understand the inseparable nature of psychological and spiritual health. Toward the end of his career, the great psychologist Carl Jung said that he did not have a single patient older than 35 whose mental problems weren’t actually spiritual. Spiritual presencing helps you connect more deeply to That which is within you, whether you call it God, the Universe, Source, Inner Christ, the True Self, the Inner Light, or your Buddha Nature. And Thou art That, Tat Tvam Asi.

I love offering spiritual direction because I’ve found listening to people as they pay attention to their spiritual lives is a spiritual experience in and of itself. Your spiritual discovery is a privilege to behold.

Infinite paths, one destination

“What is going on in your innermost being is worthy of your whole love.” - Rilke 

I typically serve the “spiritual, not religious,” people who want to explore a deinstitutionalized path to the sacred in themselves. They desire more than the superficiality of modern culture without necessarily relying on church dogma or doctrine.

At some point, you may sense something deeper in you that can’t be met with psychological explanations or philosophical ideas. If you’re trying to connect to that ineffable Whisper of transcendent meaning, I invite you to come sit in silence with me and see what happens. If you’re trying to create an authentic and personal spirituality of living in the everyday world, in all its messiness, I invite you to try it.