Vision quest II

A vision quest is a rite of passage in some Native American cultures. The vision quest may be said to make the initiated establish contact with a spirit or force. The vision quest is the learning and initiation process of the apprentice under the guidance of elders.

In many Native American groups, the vision quest is a turning point in life taken before maturing to find oneself and the intended spiritual and life direction. Personally, I take it every few years, just to connect with the life force and the natures flow in a strong concentrated way and I found that it can be taken in a solitude or in a group that has an inner connection that is based on the equilibrium and balance.

When one  is ready, he or she will go on a personal, spiritual quest, often in conjunction with a period of fasting. This usually lasts for a number of days while the one is attuned to the spirit world. Usually, a guardian animal will come in a vision or dream, or it will present one self during the quest in an obvious way. One's life direction will appear at some point aswell. Returning to the tribe, one than pursues that direction in life which the vision quest revealed .

Here are some photographs of the locations that we have visited on this years vision quest:

Guardian animal as an ancient belief - Seagull:

Subtle lessons in behavior and communication, teaches to read people more effectively. Seagulls are spiritual messengers that demonstrate that a higher communication with guides is taking place. He shows how to see above situations with a higher clarity and teaches that there are many perspectives to consider. Seagull shows a sense friendship and community and the cooperation that is needed for the whole to operate successfully. He teaches how to ride the currents of the mental, emotional and physical worlds. Seagull can teach many lessons of looking, living and being. He teaches about the time to listen and watch for the nuances and timing of action.