Sojourns of the Soul differs from other inspirational travel books by
providing a rare mix of in-depth wisdom and literary insights from the
holistic view of one experienced female traveler. Dana Micucci gives a
compelling account of her growing spiritual illumination through visits
to some of the most sacred places on earth. Her lively, engaging
narrative takes us to seven sites in all: the Australian outback, Angkor
in Cambodia, the Valley of the Kings in Egypt, Lhasa in Tibet, Chichen
Itza in the Yucatan; the Monastery of Christ in the Desert in New
Mexico, and Machu Picchu in Peru.
Micucci links each visit with the awakening of a particular chakra- the
chakras being the seven energy centers of the body associated in
Hinduism with progressive enlightenment. In the afterword, she reflects
on how her experiences continue to shape her life after resuming her
career as a journalist in New York City: she finds she is more tolerant,
can engage in daily activities with more heart-centered awareness, and
can sustain states of joy and gratitude for longer periods of time.
The book will be a page turner for readers who yearn for long-delayed
adventure, with the added benefit that it is not just a journey log but
more of a seeker's manual; travel is simply the vehicle. Readers will
find that they don't have to travel to far-flung places for the
spiritual inspiration available in their everyday lives. As Micucci
says, Each day brings new remembrances of our divinity, of the Divine
presence in all beings, and of our eternal connection to each other. I
am so grateful to be here NOW . . . with you.
