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by Keith Varnum
"The
people in the Land of the Eagle (North America) don't have to know any
more. They have more than enough books. They have the knowledge. Now
they simply have to live what they know. You have all the information.
You know it all. You are very mature people. You are ready to fly. The
only problem is that the knowledge is all in your minds. It has to be
transferred to your hearts." - Don Alberto Tatzo, Yachag
Throughout history people have
gone into Nature seeking profound spiritual revelations, dramatic
physical healings and liberating emotional breakthroughs.
Why Do People Look to Nature?
Because the
dynamics of Nature naturally break you out of habitual mental ruts to
generate fresh, imaginative approaches and make new, inspired life
choices.
In the quiet, empty, ageless
spaces of remote spaces, many people get clearer answers to their
spiritual or practical questions than through traditional, sitting
meditation.
For thousands of years, people
have used the vision quest as an active, moving meditation through
which the soul gives guidance using the mirror of the external,
physical world.
What Rite is Right for You?
The quest can
act as a rite of passage marking an important transition or time in a
person's life. It can also act as a rite of renewal, of soul healing or
rebirth, or of strengthening understanding and connection to Self and
to the Earth. In addition, the quest can be a rite of dedication or
celebration of life purpose and passion.
There are as many different
types of quests -- from rigorous to gentle, in settings from mountain
peaks to deep canyons--as there are visions. They all explore the
alchemical, transformative power of Nature.
Cool, shaded paths along lush,
rushing streams are very relaxing and conducive to receiving the
helpful messages from our souls delivered by birds, animals and stones.
Plants advise you.
Rocks give strength.
High on towering cliffs eagles speak, the wind caresses, and you taste new realizations.
You drink from the well of the deep blue of the sky.
You listen. You heal. You transform.
People experience the quest as
an ever-changing river, bubbling past obstacles, washing away what is
no longer needed, carving out new niches, flowing into expanded
territory and providing life-enhancing energy.
The Gifts of Nature
Returning from
the quest is a time of great exuberance and joy, celebrating the
healing and wholeness that each person has found. People re-enter their
lives, bringing their unique, re-discovered gifts and opened hearts
back to family, friends, community and work.
On the vision quest, people create breakthroughs in abundance, health, jobs and discovering life purpose.
Copyright © 2005 Keith Varnum
About Keith: Keith Varnum
shares his practical approach to transformation as an author, radio
host and "Dream Workshops" facilitator. Keith helps people get love,
money, health and spirit with his free Prosperity Ezine, free
Empowerment CD and free Coaching at www.TheDream.com.
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