Part of what draws me to towns that are known as “spiritual” is that the inclusivity that is exuded. Years ago I went to Glastonbury England, and what I found fascinating is that on their main street there were stores that had images of Mary, Merlin, and Buddha all rolled into one. On the street you found stores that had sculptures of the Green Man, fairies, a Goddess temple, and so much more. This is the case in Sedona.
Sedona, known as the most beautiful place on Earth, with it’s vortices, new age healers that reside, and tourists yearning to be recharged that flock here. At a store’s checkout, was an image of Yogananda, Jesus, and the Dalai Lama above their register, while another had Jesus, Ganesh, and dreamcatchers. I made a visit to a local shaman’s house for an indigenous healing session, and around the room were images of his Indian guru, Jesus, the Black Madonna and numerous other spiritual items that surrounded him. All were called upon from him and myself to allow the healing to occur through him as the vessel and to me the recipient.
There is comfort for me in places that offer spiritual inclusivity. All are welcome, all forms of worship to higher beings that are self-realized regardless of the country they stem from or the people that worship them. Perhaps you’ve been lucky enough to witness this, and if so, how did it impact you? There’s so much we have to learn from each other, and I embrace all places that embrace all.
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