SWEATLODGE TRAGEDY

Sweatlodge Tragedy. Sedona, for new agers. What does "New Age" mean these days? Does it imply young and the inexperenced? Covers are suppose to breathe. I doubt if tarps can breathe. 2 hours spent in the lodge can't be logical. 45 Mins with a break in between is reasonable with the right intent which is prayer, chant, cleansing & forgiveness. Paying 9,000 dollars for spiritual teaching is appauling. Is this the right intent or is it about the monetary goal? The followers need to research what they are getting into. There are cons out there even in the business of "New Age". I would advise to contact an American Indian who is experienced with sweatlodge rituals and who understands the ritual and meaning behind why people do it in the first place. One cannot learn about the spirit traditions in a couple of days. It is sad that this has happened to this cultural practice. This should be a warning to future alluring practices that promises to change your life for a price. If you don't know that your life is beautiful right now, then you're missing the mark.
After 37 years I have learned nothing new. Just different ways of saying it. Bottom line, you find what works to be within yourself. Acceptance of all that you are, whether good or bad or what you think you should change. Change happens naturally. No one knows more then anyone else when it comes to the spirit that lives, breathes and has its being.

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