It’s been almost two months since returning from the Vision Quest, and I am still in awe and ever so grateful I attended\.

I went  in hopes of burying the self-critical part of myself that made living so painful–-physically and emotionally.

But “burying” is not the right word for what happened on this trip. “Transformed” is more accurate. My chronic joint pain is gone. And the compassion and self-love I feel still holds me steady and strong.

As a psychotherapist, I know all that goes in to preparing and facilitating a group process, especially one of this nature. Samvedam is intuitive, kind, honest, and wise. I would not have attended this Vision Quest with anyone else leading it.

Kudos to Samvedam and Maya for the insight and process that they held for each of us collectively and individually. The rituals offered helped to support and comfort. The whole ten days unfolded as was meant to be.

The experience opened me to a sensitivity free of limiting beliefs and noise, and the connection to nature was filled with metaphors for living and relating to my life going forward. Most of all, I did meet myself like I never would have believed possible. “I love you so much” was never before part of my vocabulary to myself.

This quest was a gift. If anyone reading this is questioning or held in check by fear, I say just do it. You will not regret it.

There was a moment the day after the vision quest where I had an epiphany: for the first time since I was very very young, I felt absolutely perfect. I was so proud of myself, not because “I did it,” not because I survived for three days on my own in the wilderness, but because I was me. I realized, I like myself. I am perfect just the way I am.

Of course I had told myself this before, and it sounds so simple to think or say. But to actually experience pure and utter acceptance of the self is truly uplifting.

The vision quest is not about surviving, or skirting death. It is about finding Life, and filling oneself up with Spirit.

The facilitators of this journey were absolutely fantastic. They had intuitive insight on where and how I needed help on my quest, and were able to subtly guide me in precisely the manner necessary to get me through. I not only recommend a vision quest for someone who is seeking inner clarity, but I recommend this particular quest with these particular facilitators.

WOW! What an adventure, what a gift. For me the Vision Quest was about going within, listening to the stillness and my guides. I felt perfectly safe and that the entire adventure was held in a very sacred manner by Samvedam.

Samvedam and Maya worked very well together to guide and counsel me through my quest. They were both very helpful in my process. The location was magical and so beautiful. I highly recommend this Vision Quest and know that any trip guided by Samvedam would be wonderful.

Thank you so much, Samvedam and Maya.