I'm off on the trip of a lifetime in a few days, A Greek Odyssey with Juliana Coles, and a dream come true.
The Longing. The first of the 7 stages of Pilgrimage as laid out by Phil Cousineau in his book, The Art of Pilgrimage.
Somewhere in the past of my ancestors, there is a wandering gene, and I know in my very being that they traveled great distances. And this is not to say that they didn't long for 'home', but they also knew they had to move.
In a very deep way, I have shared this longing for other places, and no matter how wonderful my home and surroundings and family and friends, I know that not all the answers can be found nearby. I don't think they are found in any certain specific place or sacred site. But, I do know that there is a need to see a lot of places from a lot of different vantage points before one can even begin to understand this world and this existence. I know beforehand, that it still won't be enough. But, I am not satisfied where I am and I am restless.
Lou Ann
I love your insight and wisdom..this is a beautiful and inspiring post as I head off on my own travelers, which I feel compelled to do.
Posted by: Kim Shirley | September 05, 2007 at 07:59 AM