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"The heroes of all time have gone before us. The labyrinth
is thoroughly known. We have only to follow the thread of
the hero path, and where we had thought to find an
abomination, we shall find a god. And where we had
thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves. Where we
had thought to travel outward, we will come to the center
of our own existence. And where we had thought to be
alone, we will be with all the world."
Joseph Campbell
is thoroughly known. We have only to follow the thread of
the hero path, and where we had thought to find an
abomination, we shall find a god. And where we had
thought to slay another, we shall slay ourselves. Where we
had thought to travel outward, we will come to the center
of our own existence. And where we had thought to be
alone, we will be with all the world."
Joseph Campbell
The Vision Quest is a cross-cultural, ancient & timeless rite of
passage. Many people say it is the ultimate initiation into
adulthood/elderhood/healthful living; the most direct & sacred
passageway into the mysteries of soul & spirit; a gift for the children of
our future.
Steven Foster and Meredith Little have put it this way:
"In your bones you hear the singing of your sacred ancestors. You
follow in their footsteps. You go alone, with an empty belly and a bare
minimum of equipment, into the heart of the wilderness, for four days
and nights. There you live with yourself, in perfect solitude. You
surrender to the mirror of your wild environment, and to memory,
the looks-within-place. You enter the mansions of nature's soul. You
ponder the questions: "Who am I?" "Who are my people?" and "What
is my intent?" You wander the precincts of loneliness, where vision
lies waiting. You drink at the springs of your soul and are filled with
self recognition. What is not important falls away. The work that must
be done lies ahead."
passage. Many people say it is the ultimate initiation into
adulthood/elderhood/healthful living; the most direct & sacred
passageway into the mysteries of soul & spirit; a gift for the children of
our future.
Steven Foster and Meredith Little have put it this way:
"In your bones you hear the singing of your sacred ancestors. You
follow in their footsteps. You go alone, with an empty belly and a bare
minimum of equipment, into the heart of the wilderness, for four days
and nights. There you live with yourself, in perfect solitude. You
surrender to the mirror of your wild environment, and to memory,
the looks-within-place. You enter the mansions of nature's soul. You
ponder the questions: "Who am I?" "Who are my people?" and "What
is my intent?" You wander the precincts of loneliness, where vision
lies waiting. You drink at the springs of your soul and are filled with
self recognition. What is not important falls away. The work that must
be done lies ahead."
Mythologists & anthropologists have identified three phases of a vision quest. The particular practices & ceremonies may change depending on the culture & time, but the intent is consistant across borders and history. Here are the three phases, and the way we approach them at School of Living Dreams: SEVERANCE Individual & group preparation utilizing eco-therapeutic technique & shamanic practices: (These are also called "soulcraft" by Bill Plotkin of Animas Valley Institute. )
2 - 4 days and nights alone in the wilderness, fasting when health allows, nature awareness, practicing "medicine tasks" based upon above preparation & other "self-generated ceremonies", while guides and community offer protection and support back at base camp. INCORPORATION 2 days returning feast and celebration, sharing of stories in council which will be mirrored back to empower & help you move forward into a new way of being in the world, gift giving & more. |
| CONTACT US TO SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT QUEST 805-428-9252 amykatz@schooloflivingdreams.com |
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| Visit our 2013 Calender for set Questing Schedule. Visit Private Sessions to Read about Specially Designed Quests for you, your family or Group. Our Guides will go any where in the world with you! Amy Katz also offers 1 - 2 hour transformational coaching sessions, shamanic journeys and longer, individually created rites of passage ceremonies & "mini-quests". Have a life change or significant event you would like to mark and celebrate, alone or with your loved ones? Call Amy at 805-428-9252 |
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