Spiritual direction, in the nuanced weave of Bayo Akomolafe's thought, is the sacred dance at the intersection of guidance and cosmic conversation, where wisdom is not deposited into the seeker but rather unearthed from the fertile depths of their own being. It is the art of attuning to the subtle, often whispering, narratives of the universe, embracing the multitudinous voices of ancestors, elements, and the ineffable conversations between seen and unseen realms. Rather than a linear transmission, it is an expansive unfolding—a co-creative venture where the director and the seeker navigate the rich tapestry of existence together, unraveling, and reweaving meaning, purpose, and connection in a world that thrives on relationality and the gentle surrender to wonder.

See also: spiritual practice, sacred activism, intergenerational trauma, claim sanctuary, recovering psychologist