The decision to swap in my car for a camper van inspired me to travel the country, hike around Europe, read at the International Poetry Festival in Nicaragua, visit spiritual communities all over the world and listen to James Taylor with monks. I am most appreciative for the experiences, guidance and wit that individuals share with him along the Way.
Pilgrimages hold a unique place in the human experience. This mode of travel is non-dualistic. There’s no divorcing the spiritual and physical aspects. To be a pilgrim is to be intentional. Revelation tends to come with blisters and bloody feet.
Throughout history, people from different cultures and faiths have embarked on pilgrimages to seek a deeper connection with the divine.
The ancient Egyptians made their way to Abydos to worship Osiris, the god of the afterlife. Medieval Christians journeyed to Santiago de Compostela, a city in northwestern Spain, to pay homage to the apostle James. Whether it’s a journey to a distant land or a spiritual destination within, the act of pilgrimage can transform us in profound and unexpected ways, revealing the sacramental nature of our existence.
Join me as I explore the depths of the pilgrimage and share field notes from the Way. We will delve into the idea of a road trip as a means of enlightenment.
May these stories encourage you to venture onward and embrace the mystery of the Search.
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