From time immemorial, humans have built sites guided by both the earth’s life
force and benevolent beings of light. It is because of this guidance that the
sites we deem sacred have long served as repositories of wisdom, energy, and
illumination that can be accessed by all. What inspires us to visit sacred
sites varies. Some crave spiritual fulfillment above all else, while others
hope to draw upon a site’s energy for enlightenment, healing, deep
meditation, and even awareness or knowledge of information long gone.
Sacred sites can appear insignificant to those who close themselves off from
the notion of a living earth. But sites can provide us with a link to a
unified consciousness that involves the living and the dead, infinite
cultures, the physical plane, and the spiritual world. When we look beyond
well-known sites like Stonehenge, we discover energetically active sites such
as the Iron Age Halliggye Fogou caves of Cornwall, England, or the pyramids
of Meroe in Sudan.
It is also easy to imagine that hallowed places exist only in remote or
exotic locales. Yet many of the most vital sites are easily accessible, and
visiting these lesser-known sites can be a profoundly moving experience. One
such site, Serpent Mound in Ohio, was thought to be created by the ancient
Adena peoples nearly 1,000 years ago to align with the summer and winter
solstices. Its precise purpose remains unclear, but many who visit the site
conclude that it was meant to be a conduit through which cosmic energy could
flow into the earth.
The sacred sites that call to you from afar, capturing your imagination and
resonating deep within your soul, will nearly always be those that can help
you forge a deeper connection with the divine energy that sustains all life.
During your pilgrimage, reaffirm your intention to accept whatever gifts are
conveyed to you through the sites you visit. Your receptiveness will help you
establish lasting relationships with these sites so that you can draw upon
their peace and power from wherever you are.
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