Emotional Readiness Assessment

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1. When you notice a strong emotional response during spiritual practice, what typically happens next?

A) I pause and notice the emotion without immediately explaining it

B) I feel the emotion and wonder what it means for the reading

C) I feel compelled to share or explain what I’m experiencing

D) I try to figure out if the emotion is “mine” or “from the reading”

2. How often do you find yourself explaining your internal experience to others?

A) Rarely - I tend to keep internal experiences private

B) Sometimes, when it seems relevant

C) Often - I want others to understand what I’m going through

D) Very frequently - I process by talking through my experiences

3. When uncertainty arises in spiritual work, I typically:

A) Sit with the uncertainty and wait for clarity

B) Feel uncomfortable but try to stay present

C) Look for reassurance from others

D) Feel anxious and want to resolve it quickly

4. During group spiritual practices, I tend to

A) Stay focused on the practice itself

B) Notice both the practice and my reactions to it

C) Share personal stories that relate to what’s happening

D) Feel moved to help others understand their experiences

5. When someone gives instruction that feels emotionally challenging,I:

A) Follow the instruction even if it’s uncomfortable

B) Follow the instruction but notice my resistance

C) Want to explain why it’s difficult for me

D) Feel the need to discuss or modify the instruction

6. My relationship with silence during spiritual practice is:

A) Comfortable - I can sit in a quiet space

B) Okay, though I sometimes want to fill it

C) Difficult - I feel urges to share or speak

D) Very challenging - silence feels heavy or uncomfortable

7. When I receive what feels like spiritual insight, I typically:

A) Hold it quietly and let it settle

B) Write it down for later reflection

C) Want to share it with others immediately

D) Need to talk through what it might mean

8. If my interpretation differs from others in the group, I:

A) Hold my interpretation without needing to defend it

B) Notice the difference, but don’t feel compelled to address it

C) Feel I should explain my perspective

D) Worry that I’m wrong or misunderstanding something

9. Personal stories and memories that arise during spiritual work:

A) I acknowledge them briefly and return to the practice

B) I notice them but don’t usually share them

C) Often feel relevant and worth sharing with the group

D) Seem important for others to understand my experience

10. When I feel misunderstood in spiritual settings, I:

A) Accept that misunderstanding is part of the human experience

B) Feel disappointed but don’t usually address it

C) Want to clarify or explain myself

D) Feel compelled to help others understand me better

11. Strong emotions during readings or spiritual practice:

A) Are present but don’t direct my interpretations

B) Sometimes influences how I understand what’s happening

C) Often feel like important information to share

D) Feel overwhelming and need immediate attention

12. When a reading or practice brings up personal material, I:

A) Note it privately and continue with the spiritual work

B) Make a mental note to reflect on it later

C) Feel it’s relevant to discuss with the group

D) Want to explore how it connects to the spiritual message

What draws you most to divination work?

What feels most challenging about spiritual practice in group settings?

How do you typically know when an emotion is “yours” versus coming from spiritual work?

What do you hope to develop or strengthen this year?

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