Exploring Methods of Connecting to Places
There are many different ways of feeling or connecting to places, each of which allows you to explore the unique energies and atmospheres of different places.
Connecting with the Guides or Spirit of Places
The first method is to connect with the guides or spirit of the place, a spiritual practice in which protective entities or ancestral spirits are invoked for guidance and protection.
Using dowsing rods
Another popular method is the use of dowsing rods, as demonstrated by Hamish Miller during his pilgrimage along the lines of Saint Michael and Mary, where he used these instruments to detect the energies of sacred places and their impact on the human body.
Intuitive Environmental Immersion
A more intuitive approach simply involves immersing yourself in the environment, opening up your senses and allowing the vibrations of the place to penetrate your body to deeply feel its presence and essence.
Conclusion on the Methods
Each of these methods offers a unique route to a deeper connection with the places you visit, enabling you to understand and experience their energy more fully. What method do you use to connect with places?
My Spiritual Pilgrimage
For my part, I simply ask the Universe to receive messages during this pilgrimage for global re-alignment and guidance for the new season. My main question is whether I should keep my workshop in England or move it elsewhere, perhaps to Prague.
Continuing to live in my van seems to be the obvious thing to do at the moment. I’m looking for clarification and signs throughout this journey, hoping to find the guidance I need to make this important decision. This pilgrimage is allowing me to open up to the energy of the places I’m visiting and to receive subtle messages to light my way.
Visit to Beccles, Suffolk
Beccles and St Michael’s Church
Beccles, in Suffolk, is a charming town known for St Michael’s Church, which stands majestically in the heart of the town. Built in the 14th century, the church is notable for its distinctive tower, a landmark visible from afar that symbolises both the faith and endurance of the Beccles community over the centuries. The tower offers uninterrupted views over the town and surrounding countryside, serving as a constant reminder of the central role of the church in the daily and spiritual lives of the local people. St Michael’s Church, with its elegant Gothic architecture and rich history, represents the cultural and religious heritage of Beccles, attracting visitors and worshippers who come to admire its beauty and experience the depth of its symbolism.
Personal Experience in Beccles
I arrived in this village, which led me to my first church dedicated to St Michael. As I entered, I was invited to join the community for tea or coffee, and to listen to the text of the Gospel read by the priestess. Coming from France, I was unfamiliar with the concept of listening to a gospel text in a church in a friendly atmosphere and discussing it afterwards. And what a text it was! It was the parable of Jesus’ anointing.
As a reminder, in this parable, a woman (often identified as Mary of Bethany) enters a house in Bethany where Jesus is a guest, holding an alabaster vase filled with an expensive perfume. She anoints Jesus with this perfume, provoking criticism from some of the disciples, notably Judas Iscariot, who feel that the perfume could have been sold to help the poor. Jesus defended the woman, explaining that her act was beautiful and prophetic, because he was preparing her body for burial. He adds that the poor will always be present, but that he will not always be with them, and that this woman’s deed will be remembered wherever the Gospel is preached.
I saw in it a message and a confirmation that certain anointings and perfumes accompany certain passages in life to help us get through them as well as possible. I really enjoyed the energy and the sharing over coffee, with the text of the day and the discussions between the participants.
Visit to Eye, Suffolk
Eye and its Historic Monuments
The town of Eye (the name “Eye” derives from the Old English word “ēg”, meaning “island” or “high land surrounded by water”), also nestling in Suffolk, is a veritable historical treasure, whose most striking symbol is its castle. Originally built by the Normans after the conquest of 1066 and rebuilt in stone in the 12th century, Eye Castle still dominates the landscape with its imposing ruins. This monument bears witness to the strategic and defensive importance of the town in medieval times. The 14th-century church of St Peter and St Paul is another powerful symbol of the town, representing not only the Christian faith but also the refined Gothic architecture of the period. This place of worship centralises community and spiritual life, underlining Eye’s religious heritage. Together, the castle and church embody the resilience and rich history of this small but influential English town.
Personal experience at Eye
There is a guided tour of the village, but there were two places that struck me as particularly surprising and rich in a mysterious past. As I visited these places, I sensed the shadows of the past, reminiscences of ancient events that still seemed to permeate the place. Although fascinating, I didn’t feel the need to stay long. Today, there was no need for me to linger in these places steeped in history, and I preferred to continue on my way.
More in the next episode.
