Oftentimes people who become spiritual directors are already offering or facilitating spiritual care in their communities in some way. So you may discern by asking yourself:
When needs for care or healing arise in my community, how do I respond? What is my heart’s response?
What care questions arise when my community experiences trauma?
What does my community say about who I am and how I show up in communal spaces?
Do others naturally come to me to listen to them?
Sometimes, those drawn to becoming a spiritual director actually need more healing and care for themselves, which is not a fitting time to become a spiritual director. Joining a spiritual care group may be more fitting for this season to focus on caring for yourself.
Do I have healthy rhythms of spiritual practices and care for myself?
In this season, do I have capacity in my life to offer a listening space for other people? Or do I need to continue pursuing my own healing and care first during this season?
When I meet with others, am I able to listen in a non-judgemental and expansive posture without feeling the need to give advice or fix their problem?