The Wonders of Sedona, Arizona

There are two cities, besides Phoenix and its surrounding cities, my husband and I have considered retiring in. Those cities are Prescott or Sedona, Arizona. Prescott has that old historical feel to it and Sedona has the most unique feel to it. I will do a blog on Prescott in the future but this blog is all about the stunning red rocks and uplifting energy of Sedona.

In Sedona, Arizona the heavens are a remarkable blue and the earth is a rich red. It is a center of activity of new age thinking where people come seeking serenity, and escape from a hectic way of life. Could it be the beautiful colors, the heat, beauty, or just the whole experience?

Sedona is named after Sedona Miller Schnebly (1877-1950), the wife of the city’s first postmaster, who was celebrated for her hospitality and industriousness. It is the best place for spiritual renewal inspiring all types of people, and has been called a cathedral without walls. One of the most popular wedding spots is called Cathedral Rock which is a beautiful backdrop for photos, and may attract people for more of a mysterious reason. There are the vortexes, the powerful centers of converging energy, which are responsible for putting Sedona on the metaphysical map. You can't see or hear or even smell a vortex, but many people claim they can feel one. Some say it's like gentle waves going through their bodies or something rushing through them like a tremor. Many believe that those who become sensitive to this energy from the Earth can benefit from the subtle metaphysical changes it generates. A vortex is an enhanced energy location that makes it easier to do prayer, meditation, or mind/body healing and can be an awe-inspiring site to help you put together new incites. Some think that where energy lines converge, opposites like the spiritual and material worlds often attract. In Sedona's lands there are many doorways to the spirits where the streams between the two worlds are thin. In areas where an Arizona Cypress and an Arizona Sycamore’s trunks have grown around each other, some feel that this is a portal for those spirits. These spots are said to be scattered throughout Sedona. A witness was taking a tour, all of a sudden felt an energy coming up his leg, into his spine, and to his head, while standing near the two trees. People have had paranormal experiences like seeing spirits, hearing voices, strange noises, and being touched by unseen hands. Are these vortexes in Sedona and other places throughout the world just new age hype or is there something very real going on in these places? There is not a way to measure scientific vortex energy but lack of proof doesn't discourage the believers.

No one knows how long these vortexes have been around but it seems their powers may have drawn people there over 100 years ago. According to the experts, the Sinagua once settled in the cliffs just right outside Sedona and lived there for over 400 years before disappearing mysteriously. Montezuma castle is the site where these cliff dwellers lived. It was first thought of being built by the Aztec, Montezuma, but that turned out to not be correct. The 5 story cliff dwelling is remarkable, well preserved, built over 100 years ago and cleverly wedged in the rock, high above Oak Creek, which runs through Sedona. Historians can only speculate that they build so high because the spot offered protection from the elements, or maybe it was the mysterious energy of Sedona. Another group of Sinagua people to establish their own community called Tuzigoot, which stood 20 miles from Montezuma's Castle. Their shelters were also built from the natural resources found in the area. With all their clever building techniques the mystery still remains why these possibly intelligent Sinaguans suddenly disappeared in the 1400's. Some feel that they may have used up their natural resources or maybe a plague or disease wiped them out, but since there is no written record, no one knows.

The sense of peace and serenity, the improvement of psychic abilities, the easy friendliness of the people, the complete and utter beauty of the surrounding red rocks, are some of the reasons people are drawn to Sedona. I personally feel the tranquility and calmness every time I visit there. It is definitely a place all should visit.