Every Step is Home by Lori Erickson

“The travels in this book reflect a restlessness in my own spiritual life, a condition that I’ve ruefully recognized is probably a perpetual state for me…I want to get out and move, to explore, to feel the spirit moving through me in unexpected ways. That’s why these sacred sites have been a beacon to me. Among them, I’ve eagerly sought out new vantage points, emulating those eagles soaring above the Marching Bears of Iowa.”<br />
- from the introduction<br />
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"In this book, Erickson’s steps don’t lead to grand cathedrals but to the transformative, powerful elements supporting life itself. " —Foreword Reviews<br />
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Globetrotting travel writer Lori Erickson has long searched for the sacred in locations and cultures far from home as well as in her beloved Iowa. <br />
But when the pandemic put both air travel and in-person worship off-limits, Lori and her husband hit the road with a camper in tow to discover spiritual sites and experiences in their own home country. <br />
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From the Serpent Mound of Ohio to the Redwoods of California—and, ultimately, by air to see natural wonders in Alaska and Hawaii—Erickson uncovers deep connections both to the lands that now make up the United States and to the elements that have had sacred meaning to people throughout history and across the globe. Through her profound, informative, and witty reflections on the power of stone, water, light, fire, and more, readers will discover new destinations in North America while deepening their own spirituality. Whether exploring national parks or visiting holy sites, this book makes for the perfect spiritual companion and guide. <br />
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