Vision Quest

In traditional Lakota culture the Hanblecheyapi, vision quest, is a spiritual journey, a period of solitude and reflection during which one searches for inner revelations that will provide meaning and direction for one`s life. Vision quest preparations involve a time of fasting, the guidance of a tribal Medicine Man and sometimes ingestion of natural entheogens; this quest is important for the first time in the early teenage years. Hanblecheyapi is usually a journey alone into the wilderness seeking personal growth and spiritual guidance from the spirit, and Wakan Tanka. The seeker finds a place that they feel is special, and sits in a 10 foot circle and brings nothing in from society. A person may take their own medicine such as their pipe, a medicine bundle, vision prayer stick, altar, and prayer ties. A Vision Quest usually lasts two to four days within this circle, in which time the seeker hopes for a vision or insight for whatever has lead them to this path.There is something about being alone in the wilderness that brings us closer and more aware of the 4 directions and our connection to the Creator. We go to seek truths and divine realization, just as many of the ancient prophets did in their time. Though the Vision Quest is associated with Native Americans traditions – it is practiced all over the world. Our creator send us all kinds of signs to help us. Everything has a meaning from the tinest bug to the things we smell during the Hanblecheyapi……….

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