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Why Jesus Entered the Wilderness
Why did Jesus enter solitude? We often talk about the wilderness as a place where we go to get away. Away from the noise. Away from the demands of everyday life. Away from the people and responsibilities that constantly pull our attention in different directions. There is certainly a place for that. But when…
Practicing Presence in a Distracted World
Practicing presence in a distracted world can be difficult. We are constantly being pulled in one direction and then another. We begin to focus, and suddenly an email comes in. The kids need to be picked up. The phone rings. Something else needs our attention. So how do we practice presence? First, what is…
The Difference between Sillence and Solitude
Silence Before Solitude Standing on the mountain, looking out at the valley below, I could see where I had come from hours before. The climb had been difficult and long. None of that mattered now as my toes hung just over the edge of Flint Mill Rock. This was not a dream hike. It…
The Gift of Paying Attention
There is a difference between seeing and paying attention. A practice of Christian mindfulness and presence begins with paying attention. Most of us move through life seeing thousands of things every day. We see people, places, responsibilities, problems, opportunities, and distractions. Our eyes are constantly taking in information, but very little of it receives…
Why the Destination Matters More Than the Distance
Ask someone about their favorite hike, and they’ll usually begin by describing the destination. A waterfall tucked away in the woods. A mountain summit with miles of uninterrupted views. A quiet overlook where the world seems to slow down for a while. Those places are worth remembering. But at Eremos, the destination matters for…
WHAT THE WILDERNESS REVEALS ABOUT OUR INNER LIFE
The wilderness has a way of removing distractions we did not realize were carrying so much weight. The quiet and distance of a wilderness spiritual formation allows us to turn our attention to God and the gentle guiding of His hand. When the pace slows and the noise fades, something else begins to surface:…
What to Expect on Your First Guided Hike.
Joining something new always comes with a few unknowns. You might be wondering what the day will feel like on a guided hiking trip, who you’ll be hiking with, or whether you’re expected to say the right things or keep a certain pace. At Eremos, we don’t expect you to arrive with answers. We…
SOLITUDE IS NOT ISOLATION
The Common Misunderstanding of a Christian Solitude Practice One of the most common misunderstandings about a Christian solitude practice is that it means being alone. But solitude, as it is seen throughout Scripture and practiced in the life of Jesus, is not primarily about separation from people. It is about intentional attention. Why Jesus…
WHY EREMOS EXISTS: CREATING SPACE TO PAY ATTENTION TO GOD
More than guided wilderness experiences in East Tennessee We provide guided wilderness experiences in East Tennessee and Western North Carolina. More than that we help people experience spiritual formations including intentional solitude on and off the trail. There is a kind of life that moves so quickly it becomes difficult to notice what is…