Anon's Beyond You and Me: Reading Respose One

I was captivated by the essay about vision quests by Geseko von Lupke called "Feeling Connected Through Being Alone".

I liked the metaphor of the medicine wheel linking the stages of personal development to archetypal stages of maturity. To see the wisdom of how these stages coincide with the seasons ans well as to compass directions, elements and colors adds layers of meaning that are fascinating to me.

I liked that this essay talked about that in order to be a wholehearted contributor in relationship to others it is important to know yourself. When we make space to get to know and value and our mythology we can become a conscious contributor to creating shared meaning with others. Also when we see the ebb and flow of our own rhythms and patterns we can have more detachment and wisdom in the face of the ebb and flow of the energies of others and the group. With this wisdom comes the ability to hold ones seat in the face of change and become an open channel for wisdom and guidance to contribute to the community.