So we've talked a bit about the nuts and bolts of sacred travel in other episodes in the preceding weeks (check the schedule) but today in our final episode on Sacred Travel I cover the esoteric aspects of connecting with the energies of sacred places. I also throw in some tips for staying safe on your journey. Please check out my book, Sacred Places of Goddess:108 Destinations

There is a lot to consider when taking a sacred tour, which some call purposeful travel. What are the pros and cons of taking an escorted vs independent tour. What are some of the questions to ask? Most important might be what is your intention and purpose for the journey.

Enjoy this Spring Meditation with elements of the season, the Goddess, particularly Ostara, as well as her consorts, including Jesus making this a unique interfaith meditation for springtime, with suggestions how you might turn this into a lovely ritual.  No intro.  I just jump right into the meditation so you can download it without any housekeeping information from me allowing you to totally focus on the meditation.  Enjoy.  Check out the book, Goddess Calling: Inspirational Messages and Meditations to find this meditation and others.  

Continuing the sacred travel series I explain the many varied types of sacred sites of Goddess and what they represent to pilgrims, as well as the emotional feeling of making a connection at these sacred sites. We'll also delve into the meaning of the number 108.  For more information check out Sacred Places of Goddess:108 Destinations.

Today I begin sharing about Goddess, who She is around the world and exploring her sacred sites. I explain the material we'll cover in the weeks ahead: Connecting with Sacred Sites, Staying Safe, What Makes a Journey Sacred, Etiquette of Sacred Travel...and much more. For more information check out Sacred Places of Goddess:108 Destinations.

Today I'm sharing a bit about my book, Sacred Places of Goddess, as we're about to go into Spring and our thoughts might be turning to travel. You'll hear one of my travel stories from Egypt and more about Goddess Advocates, naming American destinations as "sacred goddess sites" and why we should consider museums sacred sites of Goddess.  For more information, check out Sacred Places of Goddess:108 Destinations.

Spoiler Alert: This episode about captivity and abuse might be triggering. Do use self care. It is intended to have listeners ask the question if they are being held captive, traumatized, exploited or abused. Are they wearing blinders to abuse in their lives?  Do we just accept or endure abuse and say "that's just the way it is."   Are they looking for exit strategies?  Do values of Goddess Spirituality offer an alternative?  Check out Normalizing Abuse: A Commentary On Our Culture of Pervasive Abuse.

Karen is telling the story of two bear encounters on the mountain and asks the question, are they spirit animals, guardians or guides? Do we see everyday magic?

Karen begs the question what's that feeling going around? Malaise is it? Or are we numb? And what exactly is kakistocracy?

For travel buffs and foodies, Karen shares a sacred travel story about not being able to go home again and seeking the wisdom in finding joy today.

Sometimes the most difficult of challenges are indeed actually a gift of immense proportions, we just can't see it right away. I talk about our time healing "parked in the handicap zone."