I decided to take a trip like this so I could learn more about Taoism right from the source. Before I booked this retreat with Terry of Tao Travel – Journeys that Enlighten the Soul, I contemplated other trips being offered as I searched the
Internet. Nothing could compare to Terry's trip! A full immersion in the land of the Tao… all other trips seemed like watered down westernized versions.
I traveled on this trip by myself and was amazed at the inward journey that occurred. It's not often in life we journey without our loved ones, without our possessions and our false attachments to materialism, which aid in how we define ourselves. On Terry's trip all I had was a small
bag by choice, a knowledgeable guide and sweet translator. Of course let’s not forget about the unique energy and beauty that only can be found in Taoist Wudangshan (Wudang Mountains). Most importantly is the inner transformation that occurs which is as unique and beautiful as the surroundings you are immersed into.
Terry’s trip set the bar very high for me. The inner confidence to travel to distant lands by oneself. From the moment I
stepped off the plane I was in the company of a representative from Tao journeys, I never felt alone. Trips such as these allow all seekers the ability to search for knowledge. The information I learned from not only Terry and the local Tao Masters on the Mountain but from my fellow group members was so vast. It was great to come home and be able to share so much knowledge with my loved ones, friends and clients.
This journey was truly scenic and beautiful, yet it was also an
incredible inner journey, of being able to know oneself, without the interference of westernized culture. It truly was a wonderful way to disconnect from the outside and be able to connect with inside.
The physical challenges like practicing Tai Chi everyday or walking up to the top of Wudang Mountain were all part of the grand experience and made
you dig deep to find out what you were made of. I found it challenging but really enjoyed it and it was certainly obtainable.
The Tao Journeys trip with Terry Hodgkinson is a life-changing event. It’s a rare chance to meet your true inner self and face the unknown. Happiness is a matter of perspective. If you’re questioning yours this immersion
trip of Terry's is a perspective changing experience! I can’t say it any simpler, go do this trip, you will thank me later!
