A solo episode where I share my first-hand experience on an 11-day Wilderness-Based Vision Fast program with Animas Valley Institute in May 2021. A meaty monster episode but very comprehensive for those curious or serious about this type of experience. You’ll hear:
- Background on Bill Plotkin and Animas Valley Institute
- How to approach the decision to do a vision fast safely and intelligently
- The definition of Soul that was provided by Bill & has formed the basis of my work
- An explanation on important terms like Descent to Soul, Soul Encounter, Eco-Niche & True Adult
- What the 11-Day Vision Fast Program entailed and the 5 Primary Facets that made up the experience
- How I was asked to become ‘psychospiritually’ prepared for the program
- The main 3 reasons I personally felt called to have this experience
- Insights into my actual experience + ways I would do it differently in the future
- My humbling moments with approaching Soul
- Challenges and insights during my two months since the fast
- My recommendations on where to begin your own research
- PLUS: poetry from Rilke, David Whyte & more
In the episode, I discuss Bill’s books along with the work of several other soulful humans. Here are their links:
- Bill Plotkin Interview on Curious Humans Podcast with Jonny Miller
- Animas Valley Institute
- Soulcraft by Bill Plotkin
- Journey of Soul Initiation by Bill Plotkin
- Francis Weller, Soul Activist & Creator of Living a Soulful Life Audio Series & The Alchemy of Initiation
- Poetry by David Whyte
- Poetry by Mary Oliver
- Poetry by Rainer Maria Rilke
The poems that I read throughout the episode were (in chronological order):
- Go to the Limits of Your Longing by Rainer Maria Rilke (opening poem)
- What to Remember When Waking by David Whyte
- Wanderer by Antonio Machado (closing poem)
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~ Kelly 🦋
