Spiritual Awakening: Finding Your Spiritual Hide Away!!!!

Thank you to Dorit G. Pappelbaum- The Connector for inspiring me to write this blog as she posed a question of what is you favorite place to get spiritually connected.

 These are the Banawe Rice Terraces in The Philippines which have become a spiritual destination for many seeking to get away and find their authentic self. While in The U.S. Peace Corps I wanted to venture to them, however I never made it them. I can imagine myself feeling the energy of this magnificent  natural wonder and being totally centered and grounded and using the experience as fuel to propel me further in my spiritual awakening.

 This is the Botanical Garden in La Union, Philippines which I did get to visit. It was a great hideaway day as I journeyed from the town square to the Botanical Gardens walking about 18 KM to the top of the mountain where the botanical gardens were located. Along the way I stopped to speak with people along the route. There was a farmer walking his Caribou and I asked if I could help and he said okay and as a result I overcame a fear of getting near this big animal. In an effort to hideaway I had a breakthrough and realized that by getting centered and grounded and finding a spiritual hideaway that you can connect with your inner being and overcome obstacles that may be holding you back. In stretching myself I enhanced the mind, body, soul connection.  It was in taking action on a decision to go to the botanical garden that I enhanced my spiritual awakening.

The beach and the church in Buang, La Union, Philippines became my spiritual hideaways though I wasn’t really hiding I was seeking guidance and answers  and these places created the solace and silence sought to go deep inside and find my purpose.  The beach was always a great source of spirituality as there were many moments when I could simply sit and write and find the answers to the questions that I had. The memories of these places and the people I met  made this a very nice spiritual hideaway.

Today I enjoy this view from my spiritual hideaway, The Tiki Hut at The Sunrise Lakes Phase 3 Clubhouse Pool. Many days I get to observe the iguanas, the ducks, and other wild life. When I am able to find a quiet place I am able to go deep inside and discover more inner peace and thus take the blissful peaceful feeling with me and move in a positive direction toward my goals.

What are your favorite Spiritual Hideaways.

Spiritual Awakening: JDOGG’S Top 10 Spiritual Hideaways

10:  The Beach, any beach

9:  Stonehenge, England

8:  Westminster Abbey

7:  St. Patrick’s Cathedral, New York City

6:  Machu Piicchu

5: Forbidden City, China

4:  The Wailing Wall, Jerusalem Israel

3:  Sedona, Arizona

2:  The Duncan Center Indoor and Outdoor Labyrinth

1:  The Taj Mahal, India

There are many spiritual hideaways to find, which are some you would like to travel to or have traveled to. Please share your experiences. Until next time remember to Stay Positive.