In December I'll be visiting an intentional community called Art of Union (just click on the title and it will take you to their website) and they are setting me up for a spiritual pilgrimage of sorts so maybe I can find myself since I have felt so lost lately. Here is the information they sent me on the Pilgrimage.
PURA VIDA (Pure Life)
To be a pilgrim is to set out on a journey of outward and inner discovery; and with the intention to return changed by all that has been seen and experienced along the way. Each day is a fresh journey of opportunity and discovery and the more conscious of this we become, the more our very lives take on the character of a pilgrimage.
While tourism and tourists tend to focus on the visual experience and the photos to remember them by, a pilgrimage and pilgrims cultivate an internal attunement with a landscape full of energies and voices that nourish the soul and provide opportunities for inspiration and transformation. While tourists view the landscape within the meanings of their culture, pilgrims are open to a transformation of values and purpose.
Upon returning pilgrims often report:
- A new sense of self
- Renewed interest in their relationships with former associates and friends
- A deepened sense of purpose and meaning.
While you’re here in Costa Rica (or wherever you may be), consider taking the time to deepen your experience of life and your connections to it. If you’ve been hoping for something a little different, consider this your invitation. There is no time like the present.
If you’d like some guidance along this path, we have many programs available for your inspiration and transformation. Programs include practices and rituals to facilitate and deepen your pilgrimage experience. We’ve been conducting inspirational “tours” here* for all ages, for individuals, families and groups, for almost a decade now.
Contact us at -- 359-7711 or 392-4307
* We’re in the Southern Pacific zone in Platanillo on the road between Dominical and San Isidro PZ. Scheduled program is on Tuesday through Thursday for English speakers, Friday through Sunday for Spanish.
