There is an immense amount of suffering on the planet that comes from neglect for the present moment. Why do we neglect the present moment? As the ancient stoic Seneca said, “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” The idea here is that we suffer because, instead of noticing the myriad of gifts… Continue reading
Last month, we published an article highlighting Joseph Campbell quotes for initiating mindful travel. The article is essentially about how Joseph Campbell’s words inspire a personal hero’s journey—a meaningful, symbolic journey through the heights and troughs of the world which is also a symbolic journey taken within. According to Campbell, “What we’re seeking is an… Continue reading
In preparation for exploring Maya lands in our upcoming journey, Maya Temples of Transformation with Freddy Silva & Miguel Angel Vergara, we’ve been tapping into and exploring the mythological, literary, and now, the astronomical genius of the Maya. In this article, we will be exploring the Mayan calendars. The Mayan calendars, 3 of which are… Continue reading
Delving into Maya sacred text invokes the mysteries of the universe and creation. Miguel Angel Vergara, master Maya teacher, said, “The Maya Masters of Light studied deeply the mysteries of the infinite cosmos. In the eyes of the Jaguar they saw the light of creation. In the flight of the Feathered Serpent they created the… Continue reading
One needn’t study Joseph Campbell quotes for long to see how myth is universal—not merely “fake,” but representative of higher truths. In the context of mythology and sacred journeys (such as those led by Sacred Earth Journeys), the hero’s journey or “monomyth” comes to mind. The hero’s journey is a vast psychological, mythological template of… Continue reading