By Keith Varnum

Did you know that throughout history people have gone into
nature seeking profound spiritual revelations, dramatic physical
healings and liberating emotional breakthroughs? Why? 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 canyons many
people can 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. The quest can
act as a rite of passage marking an important transition or time
in a person's life. It 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 vision 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. High on towering cliffs
eagles speak, the wind caresses, and people taste new
realizations. You drink from the well of the deep blue of the
sky. Plants advise you. Rocks give strength. 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. 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. People create
breakthroughs in abundance, health, jobs and discovering life
purpose.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Drawing from the wisdom of native and ancient spiritual traditions, Keith Varnum shares his 30 years of practical success as an author, personal coach, acupuncturist, filmmaker, radio host, restaurateur, vision quest guide and international seminar leader (The Dream Workshops). Keith helps people get the love, money and health they want with his FREE “Prosperity Ezine” at www.TheDream.com.

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