“In each of us dwells a wanderer, a gypsy, a pilgrim.
The purpose here is to call forth that spirit.
What matters most on your journey is how
deeply you see, how attentively you hear,
how richly the encounters are felt
in your heart and soul.”
~ Phil Cousineau,
The Art of Pilgrimage
How fares your pilgrim soul?
Big Love,
Jamie is an inspiration partner and lantern-holder for her fellow transformation leaders, change catalysts, and creative nonconformists who are living, inspiring, and (intentionally or not) leading the way in these chaotic times. Jamie is a long-time servant of the Muse, a writer and author, and an intrepid walker and feline-tender. She has great appreciation for dark chocolate and cooking other nourishing, delicious meals -- often plant-based -- to nourish her partner and her peeps. She's also the director of a women's health clinic in her community, emphasizing in-person, for-real compassionate care. (Aquarius Sun & Saturn, Chiron & Jupiter Pisces, Ur-Plu Virgo conjunction, and HD 6/2 Projector) Be well! Thanks for visiting! Wishing you well. Learn More: http://sophias-children.com
May 28, 2015 at 6:30 pm
Wonderful Quote share Jamie.. May we all keep on wandering as we each seek our souls 🙂 which is often in plain sight … yet hidden within 🙂 .. Many thanks all you share.. Hugs Sue <3
May 31, 2015 at 3:37 pm
You’re most welcome. I’m glad you enjoyed it as well, Sue. And yes, may it be so. xoxo Jamie
May 28, 2015 at 6:45 pm
Hey Jamie,
I often fly-by here and spend a little time exploring the passageways and avenues, the links, the references, and of course your wonderful insights…your site being a rich depository of knowledge and wisdom and your posts always presented with care and choice words. The Quote Worthy series of posts is superb…and this one is no exception. One wonders as one wanders, and perhaps comes finally to ask how important to the journey is the distance one travels and where or what might be considered the destination?
Thank you for sharing soulful words. The painting is quite beautiful, and wonderfully detailed. A great choice of artwork to accompany the post, and Shaw yet another name for me to explore a little more. Thank you
Namaste
DN – 28/05/2015
May 31, 2015 at 3:39 pm
Thank you for the gracious and kind words, Dewin, and for stopping by from time to time. 🙂 I’m glad you’ve been enjoying the gems in the depository, and the words, wisdom, and art imagery shared in the QuoteWorthy series (that’s a fun one to do!). I came upon this particular painting while browsing for artwork to feature on this theme, so was very glad to be acquainted with the amazing work of this particular artist … and happy to share this one, as well. Blessings to you, Dewin! Jamie
May 28, 2015 at 6:59 pm
It is well with my soul!! 🙂 This is a beautiful passage and one that really touches me as I definitely feel….like so many of us do these days….like a spiritual gypsy. “Home” is….in every sense of the word, where The Heart is. Love to you, Jamie!
May 31, 2015 at 3:42 pm
So glad it spoke to you as well, Janece, as it likely does to many a fellow wanderer, pilgrim, and gypsy-hearted soul! We do seem to be getting well stirred, for sure. 🙂 It’s so true … ‘Home’ really *is* where the Heart is, which is likely why it’s quite a journey to reclaim it in our very head/intellect-centric culture! Wishing you the deep love and restoration of Home and Heart. xoxo Jamie
May 28, 2015 at 8:59 pm
Seems like the collective unconscious tapped you on the shoulder and placed this gem in your lap Jamie. I relish the quote, but what opened my heart was the painting. I could be living within it. Words are insufficient here but I trust you understand….
BTW, piggybacking off Dewin’s comment, I considered before arriving at your post the link between destiny and destination….
love and hugs, Linda
May 31, 2015 at 3:43 pm
Isn’t this particular painting amazing, Linda? I knew it was ‘the one’ (for this theme) as soon as I saw it, and his other work is quite amazing, too. It was fun to discover, as I wasn’t familiar with him or his work before (that I knew of, anyway!). An image speaks where words don’t go (and sometimes, vice versa) … 🙂 Love, Jamie
May 29, 2015 at 12:13 am
Looooove this Jamie! Thank you for sharing! Long live all the gypsies, and Hail to our Inner Gypsy! Blessed be. 😀 :star: <3 :star: 😀 NadineMarie
May 31, 2015 at 3:44 pm
Indeed, NadineMarie … all hail to our inner gypsy-wanderer-explorer-pilgrim heart and soul. 🙂 I’m glad this one spoke to you as well. xoxo Love, Jamie
May 29, 2015 at 12:20 pm
Love this! I would love to go on a retreat led by Phil one day, he’s such an amazing wealth of knowledge. 🙂 Aleya
May 31, 2015 at 3:45 pm
That sounds like something to put on your pilgrim-adventure list, Aloha Leya. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by; I’m glad this gem spoke to you. xoxo Jamie
June 2, 2015 at 5:36 pm
Wonderful poem! I used to envoy folks who had a “home” solidly based in a faith tradition. I assumed they were very comfortable and felt safe. I felt like a lone traveler without a home. Now I find comfort in knowing there are many wanderers, gypsies, and pilgrims. Thanks for the post Jamie.
-Mike
June 3, 2015 at 4:20 pm
You’re welcome, Mike. It’s kind of nice to see ourselves reflected back to us from time to time, isn’t it? I know I feel that way, and it’s been pure manna at other times in my life when I, too, have felt like that ‘lone traveler without a home’ (which is why I’ve posted several musings about ‘home and exile’!). Thank you for stopping by! Blessings, Jamie
June 3, 2015 at 4:19 pm
Thank you for reblogging this lovely Wanderer-Pilgrim-Soul post, Mike. I appreciate you rippling it out, so that it can find other kindred souls who might see themselves in it, too. (And a synchronicity – I noted two of your posts for my reblog list, too. I’m enjoying your posts as well!). Blessings, Jamie