Over time, vision quest came to refer more generally to this kind of ceremony, found in some form on every continent. While each indigenous tribe would have its own unique ceremony, naming them all vision quests suggests certain common elements: solitude, time spent alone in nature, fasting, and seeking understanding or purpose through connection with both the visible and invisible worlds. These ceremonies, which served for thousands of years to mark significant changes in both individual and community life, were important in the social health of these communities. The vision quest we offered, however, was not affiliated with or derived from any Native American ceremony.Įuropean anthropologists used the term vision quest to describe certain ceremonies of indigenous communities of North and South America. We were aided in this work by generous Native American teachers, who shared some important principles and teachings with us. Our clients, coming from diverse backgrounds, represented a spectrum of professions, ethnicity, religious affiliation, sexual orientation, and life experience. It was also a kind of sacred adventure, allowing for self-discovery and renewal of what had become stale.
We found that the vision quest helped people facing life crises or transitions, including career change, marriage, adulthood, death of a loved one, affirmation of gay or lesbian identity, elderhood, recovery from addiction, recovery from trauma, and more. Our guiding principle was to offer a pan-cultural ceremony that met a need for powerful and meaningful rites of passage for people in our contemporary world. Rites of Passage was the first non-indigenous organization to offer vision quests to the general public, beginning in the 1970’s. This work speaks to women, men, and young adults in life transition or change, and to anyone wanting to deepen a spiritual path. The process begins with hearing the call to quest, an impulse as ancient as humanity: the path of the hero and heroine. For over 40 years, Rites of Passage has provided these programs to bring people into a deep encounter with the natural world, to awaken, heal, and transform lives.
Their committment has earned Allure Quest Travel Experience an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau.Ceremonial rites of passage, with their challenges of solitude, fasting, and exposure to nature, help us to face our fears, affirm our inner strengths and capacities, and listen to our own souls. and since have been passionate about helping others find a similar happy ending.
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Since 2008, this team has been planning one-of-a-kind romance trips to destinations around the world through We 2 R 1 Honeymoons by Allure Quest Travel Experience.Īllure Quest Travel Experience has partnered with the best in travel around across the planet - including all-inclusive resorts, cruise lines and exotic locales. This team of travel agents specializes in creating memorable trips for couples planning a destination wedding, honeymoon or simply a romantic getaway. Allure Quest Travel Experience is a national travel agency based in Nashville, Tennessee.
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