7The path towards enlightenment is best traveled with a guide. Spiritual mentoring is the process of assisting others in their quests to deepen and sustain contact with the holy, a complex practice in any religion. This guide focuses on spiritual teaching issues within the Pagan community and addresses topics such as good seeker-to-mentor matching, clear communication, religious maturity, and the role of community. Exercises for clarifying and enriching spiritual relationships are described and are accompanied by open-ended questions intended to help readers find their own spiritual answers.