Canyonlands Seijaku

December 10, 1986 — Canyonlands, Utah

It started snowing lightly as we began to do Pulling in the Energy. The snowflakes fell gently on my fingertips, a nice sensation. Later, Chris said he imagined that the energy being pulled in from those snowflakes came from the farthest Himalayas.

We were located in a natural amphitheater which was towering above us as tall spires of crimson and rust. An occasional snowshower would pass by and dust the land with a gentle covering of white, adding a new dimension to the colors.

After hiking three miles of rugged canyon trail, we felt that this was a great place to do Seijaku. We were right of course, it was a powerful place. The scene before our eyes encompassed miles of majestic canyonland beauty, the eroded landscape a glorious demonstration of the power of Mother Nature’s creative energy at work.

This was the second day of our Seijaku retreat in this quiet desert of Southern Utah. Our routine was established–we would rise early and do Seijaku at our separate spots, then breakfast followed by a long 6-10 mile desert trek. At an appropriate place along the trail we would do Seijaku together and then hike back to camp. The first day found us doing our Seijaku on the cliffs overlooking the confluence of the Green and Colorado rivers, a truly magical location. After dinner and a blazing fire, we would separate and do the last Seijaku of the day followed by deep meditation and then finally sleep.

The final day was our day of solitude and silence. We spent the day alone, maintaining silence during meals and hiking separate trails. It was a nice quiet time to be inside oneself, and a beautiful communion with nature, which Seijaku intensified dramatically.

This retreat has been a most rewarding experience both physically and spiritually. Seijaku is becoming more powerful each time I do it. The energy derived from each session is building exponentially. I noticed that after hiking 4 or 5 miles of primitive trails through rugged canyon routes, Seijaku provides immense amounts of energy so that the return hike was easier than the outward one. Also apparent was the warming effect of Seijaku which negated the effects of the cold weather being experienced. I’m talking cold! Last night it was 16 degrees and today it may get to 30. Chris maintains that the spirit doesn’t feel cold and while doing his Seijaku, he is spirit and is outside his body. This perhaps explains it.

I am returning home from this adventure with renewed energy and vigor, total peace and calmness inside, and new directions and dimensions to pursue. After this intense communion with the beauty and quiet magic of the high desert combined with the spiritual teachings of Seijaku, I truly feel filled with the Force. Seijaku is a powerful tool for spiritual awakening and I am thankful that I know it.

Thanks Justin…..Many thanks…..

– Kirby
Olympic Valley, CA