How and when do we start?
Begin by watching the orientation video that will introduce you to the history, themes, and spiritual practices that guide this pilgrimage. It will also orient you to the logistics of the audio guides and other resources. We suggest planning for one walk a week, though step into a rhythm that works best for you.
How long are the walks?
We suggest planning your walks to be about 60 minutes whenever possible. Some people may want to set aside more time each day for longer walks or personal retreat time. You may also find you need to divide up a walk and listen to parts over a couple of days.
What will I be doing while I walk?
Our team has designed audioguides that can be streamed or downloaded to play on your phone each day. Each walk has a theme that incorporates stories, scripture, prayer practices, and reflection questions to help you engage the embodied spiritual practice of walking outdoors. You can press pause at any point in a walk to give yourself more time to pray or process before continuing.
How will I know where to walk?
You can walk anywhere outside, though we encourage you to try as best as you can to be around God-created nature. This might be a hike in the woods or a park, or simply a walk around your neighborhood. If possible, choose a route with trees and plants. Take some time to plan where you would like to walk along the Harmony Way .
If you experience limitations in your environment or body that prevent you from walking participation in the Harmony Way, we welcome you to engage with the audioguides by sitting and listening in an outdoor location.
STORY CIRCLES
We encourage you to process and share your experience with other participants in small groups two to four times throughout the Harmony Way. You can use the "How to Debrief in Small Groups" page in the journal or the Story Circle page in the web-app to guide your time.
JOURNAL
You are invited to reflect on your experience of walking and listening to the audioguides through the Journal.
EVENTS
Your Harmony Way walks may be enriched by listening to speakers discussing the themes. Check here for these recordings.
VISIO DIVINA
Each walk includes a piece of art with which you can practice visio divina. Learn more here.