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Vision Quest
Culture
Native American
Purpose
Self-Discovery, Spiritual Guidance
Description
A vision quest is a rite of passage involving solitary fasting and prayer in nature to receive spiritual guidance, discover ones life purpose, or mark a transition.
History
Practiced across many Indigenous cultures worldwide. In Lakota tradition it is called Hanblecheyapi (crying for a vision). It marks the transition from youth to adulthood.
How to Practice
Prepare through purification ceremonies. Go alone to a sacred place in nature. Fast from food and water for 1-4 days. Pray and remain open to visions, dreams, and messages from the spirit world.
