Lacy, Author at A Sacred Journey

All about Sabbaticals on The Meaning Movement Podcast

I’ve just returned from my trip to Bali, and while I won’t be sharing about my trip quite yet, there’s something that happened while I was away…

I was interviewed by Dan Cumberland of The Meaning Movement for his new podcast! I’ve been enjoying listening to his guests so far and it’s an honor to count myself among them. We talked about sabbatical—my own experience as well as how you can create one for you, too—and I can’t wait for you to hear it.

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Bali Bound!

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I’ve been counting down since we booked our trip, and the time has finally come: today I’m Bali Bound!

The year since our loss has been an unexpected season filled with exertion, weariness, and uncertainty, and in the middle of my sabbatical—even before the opportunity to lead a group of pilgrims to Iona arrived—I found myself longing for an adventure that was exotic, relaxing, and deeply spiritual.

With our phones being the one thing we most often have on hand these days, it’s no surprise that there’s an app for everything, including tools to promote spiritual practice.

I know, I know—I’m a lover of the tangible, too, and the physical practices of highlighting the pages of an inspirational book or ringing a singing bowl at the beginning of a time of prayer can’t be beat. However, in the active world in which we live, I’ve come to discover that many days I’m more likely to engage in spiritual practices when I have everything at my fingertips (read: phone), especially when I’m on the go.

Here are my favorite apps to enhance your spiritual practice, whether you’re curled up in your favorite chair or on your daily commute. The good news? They’re all free!

When do you like to travel?

Because of the rhythms of our lives, summer seems an obvious choice, as well as holidays and school breaks. If those are traditionally the times you travel it’s likely there hasn’t been reason for you to consider otherwise. But what if I told you that when it comes to pilgrimage, it’s better to travel in the off season—the times of year when tourists are usually back at home? Here are 3 reasons why:

Bishop’s House and Iona Abbey image source

As the window for Early Bird registration for our 2017 pilgrimage to Iona comes to a close (just one week left to save $200!), I thought it would be fun to whet your appetite by inviting you into a “day in the life” of our upcoming journey.

So throw some necessities into your proverbial pilgrim pack, say your goodbyes to those you hold dear, and come with me to the isle of Iona—a thin place well-suited for our imaginary day trip.

Since Maria Von Trapp always insisted that the beginning is “a very good place to start,” let’s dive into our first full day on the isle of Iona, when we will draw from the wisdom of the earth, the season of winter, and the dark hours of the day as we explore where every transformation begins: the moment of inspiration.

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All about Sabbaticals on The Meaning Movement Podcast

I’ve just returned from my trip to Bali, and while I won’t be sharing about my trip quite yet, there’s something that happened while I was away…

Bali Bound!

I’ve been counting down since we booked our trip, and the time has finally come: today I’m Bali Bound!

My Favorite Apps for Spiritual Practice

With our phones being the one thing we most often have on hand these days, it’s no surprise that there’s an app for everything, including tools to promote spiritual practice.

3 Reasons Pilgrims Should Travel in the Off Season

When do you like to travel?

2017 Iona Pilgrimage: A Day in the Life

As the window for Early Bird registration for our 2017 pilgrimage to Iona comes to a close (just one week left to save $200!), I thought it would be fun to whet your appetite by inviting you into a “day in the life” of our upcoming journey.

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