Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages. com - Native Americans believe that we were put on Earth for a special reason, but we often do not know why, and without this knowledge, we feel lost and confused. That’s why Native Americans practice a vision quest meant to open the door to the spiritual world and help us find our path in life.
A vision quest is a very important Native American tradition, and it usually consists of a series of ceremonies led by Elders.
A vision quest attempts to achieve a vision of a future guardian spirit, often through fasting, isolation, and meditation. This process is strongly associated with the Native American Indian belief in animism, founded upon the belief that all creation has a soul or spirit, including animals and plants.
How Native Americans Perform A Vision Quest
When a boy is young, he must try to understand his purpose in life. Therefore, he must experience a vision quest.
The boy would not know what his role in the tribe; much less his life would be if he were to have an unsuccessful vision quest. Not everyone gets a vision quest the first time they go for a vision. Some people can take two to three times before they get their first vision. But once you have a successful quest, you have your strength for life.
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