There are many places that we are drawn to and while there are many spiritual places on Earth, these I believe are our personal spiritual or sacred places. The places that make us feel we've come home.
The mountains have always fascinated me. I think they are the most spiritual places on Earth. The mountains feel like home particularly the Himalayas. I remember the first time I saw them as a child of 11. It was a breathtaking moment never to be forgotten. My dream is to have a Himalayan Adventure - take a flight across the Himalayas, Seeing mountains from up high is breathtaking - the Rocky Mountains and the New Zealand Southern Alps were spectacular.
Another place I am very drawn to is Hawaii. Not the commercial beachy stuff but the spiritual side of Hawaii. For a long time I've wanted to attend a spiritual retreat but couldn't put my finger on where. I feel that place is Hawaii.
Who knows why there are things we have a strong desire for. And who knows why we are drawn to these places. Perhaps we've lived a life there or perhaps they are places where certain major events of our life are meant to take place.
So in the words of a John Denver song, "Take me home, country roads".
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The mountains have always fascinated me. I think they are the most spiritual places on Earth. The mountains feel like home particularly the Himalayas. I remember the first time I saw them as a child of 11. It was a breathtaking moment never to be forgotten. My dream is to have a Himalayan Adventure - take a flight across the Himalayas, Seeing mountains from up high is breathtaking - the Rocky Mountains and the New Zealand Southern Alps were spectacular.
Another place I am very drawn to is Hawaii. Not the commercial beachy stuff but the spiritual side of Hawaii. For a long time I've wanted to attend a spiritual retreat but couldn't put my finger on where. I feel that place is Hawaii.
Who knows why there are things we have a strong desire for. And who knows why we are drawn to these places. Perhaps we've lived a life there or perhaps they are places where certain major events of our life are meant to take place.
I can't wait for the day when I will attend my first spiritual retreat in Hawaii and then I will look forward to visiting Dharamsala the home of the Dalai Lama in the foothills of the Himalayas in India. These and many other places that I would like to see someday, I know will feel like home.
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Same here! I love mountains but I haven't got much of chance to see them. Someday I would like to open a window in the morning at look at the sun rising from behind the peaks with a cup of ginger tea in my hands. Some day :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Parul. Oh your description is so divine. I hope your wish comes true.
DeleteYou are right, we can never really know why some places seem to call us so much. Some deeper, mystic connection, perhaps. I hope you will soon have an opportunity to have a spiritual retreat in Hawaii. And of course I can so relate to the call of Himalayas. I have felt it too, just haven't had a chance to do something about it, yet!
ReplyDeleteThanks Beloo. I am certain it is a mystical connection. And that is exciting.
DeleteI hope your wishes come true sooner rather than later, Suzy. It's amazing how some places have such a draw. For me it's Africa. Someday...someday...
ReplyDeleteI hope so too Corinne. And I hope you'll have your African adventure soon I am sure that these places that draw us in are mystical connections.
DeleteHOw lucky that you have time to dream....my days go by in a whirlwind of activity and I simply don't have the luxury of thinking of what I'd like to do
ReplyDeleteHi Bellybytes. My days are also a whirlwind of activity but I can always find a few minutes to be still and dream :)
DeleteI hope you get a chance very soon to attend the spiritual retreat in Hawaii. I agree there is certainly mystical about the Himalayas and being in the quiet of hills makes connecting with oneself effortless.
ReplyDeleteI hope so too Anamika. The hills and mountains make me feel peaceful. Thanks for dropping by.
DeleteYes! I love the snow covered peaks. View from the top is always wonderful! :)
ReplyDeleteVery true Payal, The view from the top is always spectacular.
DeleteI call these my "happy places" there is a feeling that I get when I arrive at Shelburne Farms for example that makes me feel complete. Thanks for making me think of it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Anna. I'm glad you can feel your happy places too. Thank you for visiting.
DeleteThis post of yours tempts me to turn to saffron hood. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteI hope not Ajay. Being spiritual doesn't mean you renounce everything.
DeleteSpiritual retreat...something new to me. What is that Suzy?
ReplyDeleteIt's where you can connect with nature, your soul, God, meditate, cleanse and detoxify, relax and rejuvenate.
DeleteFlying over the Himalayas would be awesome! I loved the Rockies and enjoy visiting the mountains here in Aus too. However, at the end of the day, I'm still a water-person. Anywhere with water --- oceans, lakes, rivers --- and I'm in my happy place :)
ReplyDeleteI like looking at the ocean too but stepping into the water is not my cup of tea.
DeleteI think its great that you have this awareness of your sacred place. Mine is most definitely the beach. I don't really love deep water though, maybe just the seaside, with my feet on the ground :)
ReplyDeleteMe too Alicia. Love watching the ocean but like my feet on terra firma.
DeleteI too have always wanted to visit the foothills of Himalayas! Someday..
ReplyDeleteI hope you will someday Shanaya.
DeleteThere's something about mountains and volcanoes. I think maybe they're magnetized. :) I'd love to visit Hawaii! One day... :) Thanks for making this post part of SoCS, Suzy! :D
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