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Testimonials for Spiritual Direction are given anonymously, or with simple initials, in order to honor the unique Director|Directee confidential relationship

 

My quality of life has improved as a result of Spiritual Direction. I gained the courage to say no to things that no longer served my growth or that created stress and tension in my life…I have also been able to approach a major transition in my life with less fear and apprehension and more openness and curiosity about what life will bring. I have learned that the more challenging the situation, the more I can learn from it. I am learning to struggle less and accept my experience as it is, and stay with it no matter how painful.

Bethany brings deep listening – I feel that she really understands what I am saying. She anticipates my needs – everything she says exactly answers my questions and concerns, and often even those I have not yet been able to formulate in my mind. She offers deep emotional connection and understanding of the soul. She is full of optimism – I always feel better and easy to move into life with all its difficult situation, people, and emotions.

Anon

I had the privilege of attending an intimate group event where Bethany and another medium where both demonstrating evidential mediumship together with the same Spirit! An advanced mediumship technique that she nailed on the first connection with Spirit. At first, I was so wrapped up in watching her give the evidence to the group and the feeling of love that was permeating through the air that I was in complete shock when I realized that it was absolutely 100% my paternal Grandmother. She brought through the essence of her soul and described how I remember most of our time together! After Bethany was able to validate her with a relationship, physical description, activities important to her and even bring through certain smells associated with her she gave me the most wonderful healing message of love. This activated so much healing in me as this woman was also the only mother figure for most of my childhood and there was so much that was unspoken after a very traumatic family event. Knowing my grandmother is at peace and no longer holding onto some of the most painful life events in our family was such a relief. I had no idea how much I needed that until I was given this gift from Bethany's reading. She was incredibly compassionate and gentle in her approach. I would definitely recommend her wholeheartedly and I look forward to getting another reading from her in the future

Hope Taylor

The reading was amazing! Bethany delivered a very accurate message to me from my maternal grandmother, Rose. It was a very powerful message and that will stay with me forever. Thank you, Bethany, for being the vessel.

Julia Brown

Bethany helps me realize the potential in myself; showing me that I have all the tools I need already. She guides me gently back to the things I once knew before my world fell to pieces. She makes me do the hard work, but it is always in a positive light. And for that, I am grateful.

-JB



Through active and reflective listening, Bethany guides you to move ever forward on your journey of the spirit, all the while trusting that you will go deeper toward meaning and purpose. Skilled in many spiritual modalities, Bethany is personally in touch with the mystery and how to make it real in your life. Bethany is a supportive partner in your personal journey toward self-knowledge and well-being who can lovingly lead you out of the storm, as well.




Anon

Spiritual Direction has been really helpful for me because it provides someone with expertise and context for me to process my questions and ideas with. Someone who cares about me and that journey.

Bethany brings patience, broad context, and expertise that can provide examples to explain things to me.

Anon

Bethany listens to the stories of people’s lives, seeing them as sacred stories, and helps them connect with the divine and find meaning and purpose in their own lives. …She is very committed to learning about the depth of spirituality from many different faith traditions, and so she is able to help guide people by honoring their own spiritual path.

-KN

I came across A New EverAfter and was taken aback by the magical energy of the Instagram page and was completely intrigued by her readings. After receiving a reading I was blown away by the nature of how the charms and guidance cards gave insight that I could resonate with. I have never experienced a reading where the charms are another form of communication of guidance. I was surprised at the accuracy of the reading but incredibly grateful that there was a consultation session to unpack the reading and to see what techniques or messages could give further support. I highly recommend A New EverAfter, and definitely looking forward to another reading soon.

Bianca Lentini

Spiritual direction has encouraged me to dig deep, to really explore my spirituality and examine why I feel the way I do. Most importantly, having a spiritual director is allowing me to grow and let my own beliefs shine, all while incorporating the spiritual beliefs and practices of my childhood and youth.

Bethany has a calm demeanor, an open mind, a judgment-free space, and love. Also gentle nudges and challenges. She is a fine spiritual director and those under her guidance are blessed to have her.

MB

My Full Scope Reading with Bethany was so insightful and absolutely amazing! I thoroughly appreciate the different tools Bethany uses for the reading. From the Jungian backdrop to Astrology, it all comes together so seamlessly. The collection of charms makes it the most beautiful reading I've ever seen. Most importantly - and most impressively - Bethany's knowledge of all the tools she possesses and uses creates a very accurate and detailed reading. She is phenomenal. I have been given encouragement, focus, and a clear understanding of my journey.

Michelle Ahmed

I had the privilege of receiving a reading from Bethany recently and can only say I suspected she may have been stalking me from across the ocean as she could see my situation all the way from the United States to here in the UK with astounding clarity! It was absolutely spot on and gave me great insight into what I've been dealing with and guidance to move forward. Bethany has a wealth of tools at her disposal which made for a more concrete reading with one tool backing up the next's findings. Making for a more thorough and understandable reading. On top of all this Bethany was an absolute delight to talk to, like meeting an old friend who has known you as well as the very essence of the universe for a long time. I would highly recommend her services for anyone searching for some soul clarity and direction.

Catherine ODea-Hughes

My session with Bethany was soothing, pleasant, and beautiful. She listened to me and asked the questions that would help me find the answers inside myself. In her presence and eloquence, she guided me to my own inner wisdom and knowledge. Working with her will help my long-term unfoldment as it has made me more reflective and thoughtful about my mediumship.

And, I was immediately able to put into practice what I learned with her and found that my readings had more depth, meaning, direction, and inspiration.

Bethany helps mediums see where they are at, what their intentions are, what they really want for their mediumship as well as develops clarity for where they want to go. Like me, Bethany knows that mediumship is an important service to others and her gentle guidance helps mediums see their work in new ways. - Silvia Maria Grazia

Silvia Maria Grazia

It seems that all the aspects of her ministry help people to deepen their connection to and understanding of themselves while tapping into something beyond the ordinary. The various paths move people toward healing, hope, and clarity.

I am grateful for the way in which she helps me to not only connect to my “authentic self,” but to value it. By her careful listening and responses that are infused with her broad knowledge of spiritual writers and practices and powerful stories, I feel valued and understood by her. I also appreciate that she shares from her own work and self-growth. This helps to form a true healing relationship.

Anon

Bethany listens extremely carefully, and then draws on a big variety of resources--some commonly found in my denomination, some I've never heard of--to hold up a mirror of sorts that reflects to me another way to look at what I'm trying to articulate or explore. That really helps me a) not feel crazy, or like I'm the only person who ever wondered about something, and b) helps me formulate the next step in my thinking on the subject.

-WB

Bethany is…calm, loving, and it felt safe to explore issues (especially ones that hurt). She listens. Truly listens. And she gives great resources which I am grateful for.

Her love and passion show through as well as her knowledge. I have enjoyed this journey (even with the growth pains) and it truly helps to see that I am normal with my spiritual journey.

-SK

Bethany is one of the most in-tune, enlightened, and caring people that I have had the opportunity and privilege to know. My life is truly better because of her and her sage wisdom.

-KD

Most importantly she gave me the invitation to the process. I feel safe and encouraged.

Anon

I had been referred to Bethany by a friend to have her do a reading during her time of her mediumship. Bethany truly has a gift. I went into my time with her with an open mind and not really knowing just what to expect. I was blown away. To start, Bethany is a beautiful soul. From the moment I met her, I felt like I had known her long before that moment and was overwhelmed by a sense of calming, as well as, trust. Her place of business is very welcoming and charming. The spiritual journey we went on was so incredibly beautiful. The spirits we connected with, I believe truly were there with us in that moment. It was honestly life-changing and lifted my spirits. I am so thankful for my friend that directed me to get and for my time with her that day.

Kelsey Frimel

There aren't enough beautiful words to describe what its like to get a reading from Bethany. Every time I get a reading from her I'm overwhelmed by the kind, loving, and supportive messages of the cards and the gentle way Bethany delivers them. Her readings always speak to exactly what I need to hear and have helped me learn so much about myself and how I can start growing from my past and into the future. Even when faced with something that is hard to hear, Bethany and her cards hold your hand through the process, making you feel warm and loved as you sit in the moment. I always leave a reading feeling better than I did when I went in.

-ARB

Spiritual Direction is helping me to be more aware of how love moves (and sometimes doesn’t move) in my life. Bethany sees things in a different way than I do and her insight has been helpful and so spot on! It is helping me be more kind and loving.

I especially appreciate her gifts of deep listening. She is adept at discerning the direction I am heading, and then gently guides me there without pushing. She brings such kindness, acceptance, and generosity to her work.

Anon

My work with Bethany is the guidance I have been hungry for my whole life. In our spiritual direction sessions, she is compassionate, wise, and present. I don’t think I have ever worked with a counselor or therapist who was able to enter the heart of my thoughts as quickly as Bethany. She is comfortable and comforting in the midst of the mucky, deep messiness of life. I consider her a guide who helps shine a light on the questions I need to explore, the emotions I need to feel, and the discoveries I need to process in my personal, evolving relationship with God.
Bethany has a unique, true gift for companionship and directing with an open heart and loving mind.

KW

I spent a lifetime trying to understand what vexed me. In just 45 minutes, Bethany nailed it. Not only did she help uncover what I had struggled with all my life, but she did it with such gentle love. I've felt more peace since I began Spiritual Direction.

-HB

No matter your journey or what path you are on, Bethany is INCREDIBLE. I spent just one hour speaking with her, and could not believe her font of not only knowledge, but wisdom. She helped me so much in just one meeting. No agenda. No ego. Just me and what I need, rising to the surface of consciousness.

-D-LH

I believe that this is Bethany’s gift, she sees what we don’t see in ourselves and guides us there so gently that once you catch a glimpse you are compelled to move closer. It's as if her very being provides a loving, secure and inviting space to explore who you are and what you are called to do.

-SG

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Bethany Ward | A New EverAfter
So what do *you* believe? Oh gosh, that is such a So what do *you* believe?

Oh gosh, that is such an interesting question for me. 

And I get it all the time.

I tend to refer to myself as a mystic. I believe that we all have the opportunity for direct access to, and union with, the Divine – and that those opportunities appear before us again and again, day after ordinary day. 

For me, the Divine is too expansive for any one expression, though I do have a personal relationship with the Mystery, of which I call God. 

I simply wish to live my life with that God revealing itself to me in new ways day after day. Sometimes that revelation is through Christian prayer, sometimes that is a reverence for nature, sometimes that is Zen Meditation, or attendance at Quaker meeting. Sometimes that revelation is a call toward social activism, and yes, sometimes it is a stir of a pot and a twinkle of my nose. 

When pressed, I might respond that I am a Jungian-influenced modern-day contemplative. 

All these varied practices represent, to me, a naturally resonant and responsible response to the glory of All That Is.

Though I dedicated the first part of my adult life, my academic career, and my profession to Unitarian Universalism, I am compelled to say that I currently do not have a religious affiliation. 
I simply choose to contemplatively and organically live out my spirituality, allowing the Being in All to make itself known in its multidimensional and multifaceted expression.

“ANY GOD I EVER FOUND IN CHURCH, I BROUGHT IN MYSELF.”― ALICE WALKER

Since my background is in Religion and Spiritual Development, I am able to translate diverse religious expressions into a deeply personal mystical experience that fuels my own understanding of the Divine and allows me to live a uniquely principled life tailored to my experience of a knowable yet unknowable God. 

This experience helps you too. I have an intimate understanding of many spiritual cultures and have a vast knowledge of where those traditions diverge and intersect. 

This approach helps you connect to your own beliefs and values as you consciously create your next chapter.

So...what do *you* believe?

#spiritualcompanionship #thisibelieve #faithstatement
It is difficult to describe what I do — in part It is difficult to describe what I do — in part because it is difficult to describe the breadth and scope of spirituality itself.

I often cheekily say, “I am a spiritual person...but not like that. Whatever the word “spiritual” has just conjured up for you...I’m not that.” ☺️

I jest this way because of how we individually and collectively [mis]understand the nature of spirituality itself. As it is largely [mis]understood, “spirituality” is everything from a moniker of the ego, to magical powers, to a flight of fancy.

I’m not that. 

Nor is true, authentic spiritual expression.

So what is authentic spirituality?

Academically speaking, the definition for “spirituality” is an “individual’s personal experience with wonder, awe, mystery, and/or connection to the whole.“. 

Simple as that. 

These are universal human experiences.

And...these universal experiences are in no way separate from the material. 

We are hardwired to connect. It is in our connection to ourselves, others, and All That Is that we find our deepest meaning and our truest fulfillment.

Spirituality encompasses all of what it means to be human. And to access and live from our spiritual sense is to be more fully—and happily—human.

Our innate spirituality asks of us:

“How shall I live my life?”

And...

“What values do I hold that will allow me to consciously create this life?”

In our modern world, we need someplace to go-and someone with whom we feel safe-to explore these big questions for ourselves.

This is the purpose of A New EverAfter —and the work that I do. I offer opportunities for your own deep learning and formative experiences that connect you to the most important aspects of who you truly are.

How do you personally define “spirituality”?

#authenticspirituality #spirituality #spiritualawakening #spiritualdirection #soulcare #spiritualcompanionship #liveconnectedlivewell
You asked: From where did 'A New EverAfter' derive You asked: From where did 'A New EverAfter' derive its name?

Each of us holds hope for our own lives’ unfolding. Yet we often encounter trials that instead leave us feeling disappointed and disillusioned. So many of us have encountered trauma, tragedy, and utter bewilderment and found ourselves saying, “it wasn’t supposed to be like this”.

A New EverAfter believes that we might restore our sense of hope by engaging in discovery and wonder, all the while remaining willing to follow the path toward true wisdom.

A New EverAfter does not promise a future that is nothing but bright nor made entirely of “happily”. However, it does know that trust in the process offers a true and lasting peace that can only come with engaging your spiritual nature.

Your spiritual nature may come to be understood through the intentional exploration of your own sacred story.

My desire is to help you enrich, reframe, and celebrate that narrative. No matter how you choose to explore your story within the varied services of A New EverAfter, together we will examine a new type of EverAfter, one that exalts the process and not the destination.

This EverAfter is not about a perception of a happy ending but about redefining your present and rediscovering who you truly are; mindfully, holistically, and practically. 

#spiritualdirection #spirituality #beginagain #hope #renewal #spiritualgrowth #spiritualjourney #authenticspirituality
I grew up in a fundamentally religious household - I grew up in a fundamentally religious household - as in Evangelical Christian Fundamentalist.

My parents were good, kind, loving, and gentle. ...But the religion I was steeped in was uncompromising, short-sided, and bigoted. 

As a child - with the limited perspective of childhood itself - I simply thought that this was how the world was constructed. 

That is, until I reached the curious age of 12 ....and heard the first chords of my first Indigo Girls’ song.

Instantly, my world expanded.

Where once condemnation, there was love. Where once judgement, now acceptance. Where once self-rejection, now self-understanding.

Those who expand our perspectives are the ones that have the most impact on us. The Indigo Girls invited me into a wider, more connected, and more loving world.

And....

this is exactly what Spiritual Growth does for us. It pushes out the walls of our existing containers and compels us to stretch further into love and compassion. 

Changes of heart facilitate spiritual growth.

Who has changed your heart?

Who has shown you how to push against the walls of your own narrow container? 

Who in your life has demonstrated their intent on making this place better for all people?

#spiritualawakening #spiritualdirection #spiritualgrowth #spiritualcompanionship #indigogirls #amyray #emilysaliers #getahammerandnail #letitbeme #shinemylifelikealight #letitring
The most important thing to me is spiritual growth The most important thing to me is spiritual growth because it gave me the true and lasting serenity I craved.

Learning how to engage intentional spiritual development has brought me out of my turbulent storms of overwhelm, disillusionment, and distrust.

In my darkest hours, bitterness and resentment had overpowered me. Yet, in choosing to get curious about my spiritual self, I found the tools that I needed for emotional repair. 

In time, I would recognize that my life’s circumstances could shape me into someone disconnected and cynical or I could be intentionally formed - through love - into the highest version of myself. 

Intentional spiritual growth has allowed me to reconstruct a solid foundation to finally come ashore to who I truly am.

#spiritualawakening #spiritualdirection #spiritualgrowth
In my years of serving Spiritual Seekers, I have u In my years of serving Spiritual Seekers, I have uncovered 5 foundations of spiritual living that foster deeper presence, lovingkindness, & continued growth. 

In the past weeks, I have been sharing each one individually and today we compile them into one comprehensive framework. 

While your spiritual life is unique to you, these foundations will be found in every person’s journey in some way.

1. Recognize the Promise: When we are in a state of disillusionment, we are disconnected from hope. Recognize that Presence is available to you and simply awaits your engagement.
2. Become the Calm Seer: In order to walk toward fulfillment, you must be willing to see things differently. Learn how to observe life in order to expand your perspective.
3. Know Your Spiritual Fuel: The Divine Spark ignites our souls in unique ways. Notice what aligns your heart and fuels your spiritual passion. Discover how to use your energies in expansive, not depleting, ways.
4. Understand True Worth: Not everything is meant for us. Learn the art of discernment by wisely evaluating the movement of your God-Source in your life. Come to know what is for you and what shall be offered up.
5. Move within the Knowable and Unknowable: Remain fluid in your spiritual growth. Rest in the ways that your God-Source has objectively demonstrated its love, protection, and guidance while remaining open to the wonder of discovery.

#spiritualseekers #spiritualdirection #foundationsofspiritualliving #spiritualformation #aneweverafter
The 5th Foundation of Spiritual Living is learning The 5th Foundation of Spiritual Living is learning how to move within the Knowable and the Unknowable.

Spiritual Direction helps us to remain fluid in our spiritual growth. It encourages us to rest in the ways that our God-Source has objectively demonstrated its love, protection, and guidance while remaining open to the wonder of discovery.

Spiritual maturity rests in faith’s assurance as it simultaneously distances itself from blind acceptance. 

A Spiritual Seeker is comforted by the guarantee of Divine Presence just as they acknowledge that their knowing is without certainty.

We have been implored to “Live the Question now!” by Henri Nouwen. “Do not now seek answers which cannot be given you because you would not be able to live them. And the point is to live everything.”

#spiritualdirection #inspirationalmedisumship #aneweverafter
Spiritual Direction helps you to understand the tr Spiritual Direction helps you to understand the true worth of things in order for you to live a meaningful and principled life of greater ease. To expand...

I am returning to a conversation around the Five Foundations of Spiritual Living after of a bit of a self-imposed detour. ☺️

We left off the conversation with the third foundation of Spiritual Living: Know Your Spiritual Fuel. 

Today, we return to it by examining the 4th Foundation of Spiritual Living: Understand True Worth.

Not everything is meant for us. Intentional spiritual growth helps us to learn the art of discernment by wisely evaluating the movement of our God-Source in our lives. 

Through therapeutic listening, you may come to know what is truly for you and what should be offered up. 

How many times have you been caught in a loop of your own thoughts, trying to determine a “right” course of action? A lack of skilled discernment can leave you frustrated and exhausted.

Through the art and practice of Spiritual Direction, A New EverAfter helps you learn how to discern with wisdom and to seek mercy and grace in the process. 

Consider where you might now be in unease in your life. 

Ask:

🍄 What personal value do I hold that I can live into more fully right now?
🍄 Which action brings me into further intimacy with myself? my God? Others?
🍄 Does this decision promote reconciliation rather than division?
🍄 Am I moving with trust?

Contemplating these questions on your own will guide you further on the path to wisdom. Yet, as Henri Nouwen wrote, “the companionship of trusted friends allows us to see how God is at work”. 

Working with a Spiritual Director ensures that you have someone companioning you through your discernment process so that you might move with greater confidence and gentler ease. 

#spiritualdirection #theartofdiscernment #aneweverafter #spiritualcompanionship
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