what is Discernment
Discernment is the art and practice of noticing and listening to your inner self. We practice discernment in our work together. I serve as your discernment partner holding a deep listening space and asking questions. You learn how to recognize movements that arise from your deepest longing.
Making a choice or decision differs from discernment. Decisions can be made in a snap. a mental process that involves solely the mind. In contrast, discernment requires time, courage, determination and willingness to look at your own truths as you ponder possibilities and most importantly involves the emotional center of your heart.
“Kate has helped me feel grounded in my intuition during periods of high external stress during key points in an early stage startup. Working with Kate has paid dividends toward my future work, how I make decisions and generally living a blessed life.”
10 Steps of Discernment
In discernment you learn how to recognize movements that rise from your core being. To discern engages your mind and also your body, heart and spirit. To discern requires you to be still and patient and to develop the ability to notice things not inherently obvious. To practice discerning your right work or any important transition in your life follow these steps:
1. Focus -- Create a statement for one issue you wish to discern
2. Longing -- Listen to your Heart and Spirit
3. Desire -- Check the direction of your heart
4. Intensity -- Check the level of passion in your heart
5. Vulnerability -- Keep a soft and open heart
6. Imagine -- Use your Imagination…dream
7. Openness -- Stay open to all possibilities
8. Attention -- Pay attention to your inner voice guiding you
9. Consider -- Contemplate the pros & cons
10. Decide -- Come to a Tentative Decision; live in the yes and the no of it