A vision quest is a rite of passage in some Native American cultures. In traditional Lakota culture the Hanblecheyapi (vision quest, literally "crying for a vision") is one of seven main rites. Vision quest preparations involve a time of fasting, the guidance of a tribal Medicine Man and sometimes ingestion of natural entheogens; this quest is undertaken for the first time in the early teenage years. The quest itself is usually a journey alone into the wilderness seeking personal growth and spiritual guidance from the spirit Wakan Tanka.

Traditionally, the seeker finds a place that they feel is special, and sits in a 10 foot circle and brings nothing in from society with the exception of water. Occasionaly the seeker will urinate in the water as a means to purify it. A normal Vision Quest usually lasts two to four days within this circle, in which time the seeker is forced to look into his soul. It is said that a strong urge to leave the Quest area will come to the seeker and a feeling of insanity may set in. However, the seeker normally overcomes this by reminding him or herself of the overall outcome of the quest, causing the mind to stop wandering on random thoughts. The individual can generally find solace in the fact that he or she will not die in just two to four days. It is noted that few have claimed grand visions on their first Vision Quest. Native American totems are said to be capable of speaking through all things, including messages or instructions in the form of an animal or bird. Generally a physical representation of the vision or message such as a feather, fur or a rock is collected and placed in the seeker's medicine bag to ensure the power of the vision will stay with the individual to remind, protect or guide him.

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Today was actually about working strategically through strategic thinking, strategic planning and vision quests. I mean, vision statements.
iancavalier (Ian Cavalier) Thu, 07 Jan 2010 02:45:41 -0000
Today was actually about working strategically through strategic thinking, strategic planning and vision quests. I mean, vision statements.
@thisisbree completely random, but still on topic... I wonder if vision quests will be spoken of. I've always wanted to go on one.
Rastailian (Serge Bouteneff) Tue, 05 Jan 2010 18:22:39 -0000
@thisisbree completely random, but still on topic... I wonder if vision quests will be spoken of. I've always wanted to go on one.
First 2010 order of business: go on one of those vision quests... you know, like Homer Simpson?
rickyutig (rickyutig) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:51:16 -0000
First 2010 order of business: go on one of those vision quests... you know, like Homer Simpson?
Learning about moon time, peace pipes and vision quests
germanfrancie (Rebecca Chulew) Thu, 31 Dec 2009 18:16:09 -0000
Learning about moon time, peace pipes and vision quests

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