| Did you know that throughout history people have | | | | to deep canyons-as there are visions. They all |
| gone into Nature seeking profound spiritual | | | | explore the alchemical, transformative power of |
| revelations, dramatic physical healings and liberating | | | | Nature. |
| emotional breakthroughs? Why? Because the | | | | Cool, shaded paths along lush, rushing streams are |
| dynamics of Nature naturally break you out of | | | | very relaxing and conducive to receiving the helpful |
| habitual mental ruts to generate fresh, imaginative | | | | messages from our souls delivered by birds, animals |
| approaches and make new, inspired life choices. In | | | | and stones. High on towering cliffs eagles speak, the |
| the quiet, empty, ageless spaces of remote canyons, | | | | wind caresses, and you taste new realizations. You |
| you can often get clearer answers to your spiritual or | | | | drink from the well of the deep blue of the sky. |
| practical questions than through traditional sitting | | | | Plants advise you. Rocks give strength. You listen. |
| meditation. For thousands of years, people have used | | | | You heal. You transform. |
| the vision quest as an active, moving meditation | | | | People experience a vision quest as an ever-changing |
| through which the soul gives guidance using the | | | | river, bubbling past obstacles, washing away what is |
| mirror of the external, physical world. | | | | no longer needed, carving out new niches, flowing |
| The quest can act as a rite of passage marking an | | | | into expanded territory, and providing life-enhancing |
| important transition or time in a person's life. It can | | | | energy. |
| also act as a rite of renewal, of soul healing or | | | | Returning from the quest is a time of great |
| rebirth, or of strengthening understanding and | | | | exuberance and joy, celebrating the healing and |
| connection to Self and to the Earth. In addition, the | | | | wholeness that you have found. You re-enter your |
| quest can be a rite of dedication or a celebration of | | | | life, bringing your unique, re discovered gifts and |
| life purpose and passion. | | | | opened heart back to family, friends, community and |
| There are as many different types of quests-from | | | | work. You create permanent breakthroughs in |
| rigorous to gentle, in settings from mountain peaks | | | | abundance, health, career and life purpose. |