Ep. 5 - Pilgrimage (BK)

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from Existential Tetherball · host Rachel Fell & Gordon Smith

Hi friends! In episode five, Gordon & Rachel welcome their friend BK. The conversation explores the concept of pilgrimage as a transformative journey. Together, the group dives into the meaning of pilgrimage by exploring and sharing experiences, learnings, and the archetypes associated with pilgrimage. Also discussed: the distinction between structured/un and intentional/un pilgrimages, the sacredness of pilgrimage and the meaning of sacred. Through storytelling, BK, Gordon, and Rachel also touch on the call and magnestism of pilgrimage as well as pilgrimage as a form of ritual, containment, and integration. In short, you can expect delightful stories, curiosity, and a wonderful group jam sesh highlighting the profound impact of pilgrimage on personal growth and transformation. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pilgrimage 12:06 Archetypes of Pilgrimage 18:01 Structured, Unstructured, Intentional, Unintentional Pilgrimages 26:02 Personal Pilgrimage Experiences 35:04 Pilgrimage as Rituation and Containment 42:09 Growth and New Abilities 52:07 The Pilgrim's Journey

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