The Inner Pilgrimage of Quarantine and Psychic Integration

05/20/20 • 31 min

Evans Bowen, Depth Psychologist, blogger at The Perpetual Pilgrim, and author of the book "Pilgrimage, A Modern Seeker's Guide" talks about using quarantine to tap into the unconscious and find deeper strength and courage to live more of life. She talks about her own personal pilgrimage that took her from her quiet life as an East Tennessee housewife to the center of the Egyptian revolution in 2011 and traversing 500 miles of the Camino Real in Spain. She shares her insights on the importance of returning home, tapping into the energy of our ancestors for connection, and how to make every step of life sacred.

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