A Walk of Seeing
A contemplative stroll in the woods
Sometimes the forest reminds us of things we've forgotten.
Not because it gives us answers.
Because it helps us ask different questions.
Perhaps you've found yourself wondering...
Why am I here?
How does my life belong to something larger?
What is Nature trying to teach me?
How do I live spiritually instead of merely thinking spiritually?
Perhaps you've explored different ways of making sense of your life. And yet something still feels incomplete.
You may be longing for...
a spirituality that becomes lived instead of merely discussed.
a relationship with Nature that is reciprocal rather than symbolic.
practices that integrate rather than accumulate.
a place where curiosity is welcomed more than certainty.
You’re Not Alone
I know what it feels like to keep searching.
For a long time, I thought the answers lived somewhere outside of me.
It wasn't until I began paying attention to the wisdom already woven through the living world that something quietly shifted.
Come Walk with Me
Date: TBD | Time | Location
Join Sarah Woodard for a guided walk through Nature where we’ll explore how we see the living world and our place within it.
This is not a hiking tour or lecture. It is an experiential practice in noticing patterns in Nature and reflecting on how those same patterns appear in our own lives.
We walk slowly. We observe. We reflect. We return to presence.
You may leave noticing the world - and yourself - a little differently.
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Before you decide...
Pause for a moment.
Notice something living near you.
A tree.
A bird.
A houseplant.
Even a weed growing through the sidewalk.
Stay with it a little longer than you normally would.
Then quietly ask yourself: What changed when I stopped rushing?
If something quietly shifted, this walk may be for you.
About Your Guide
Sarah Woodard
I have done something unprecedented in spiritual scholarship: I’ve mapped over 40 global spiritual traditions to the Kabbalah Tree of Life. What I discovered is a universal truth: while our cultural languages differ, we are all describing the same Unity principles. I don't teach the Tree of Life as a rigid, dusty structure, rather as a living navigation process.
My Philosophy:
You are the structure: The map exists to help you navigate your unique journey, not to tell you where to go.
Nature is the original scripture: Before temples or texts, there was Nature. It remains our most honest teacher.
No Gatekeepers: I help the spiritually homeless find their way back to the Divine on their own terms - without the guilt, dogma, or inclusion varnishing.
I’m a Kabbalist, Certified Shamanic Practitioner, and Nature photographer. I’ve spent my life creating proprietary Tree of Life frameworks and readings designed to help you find your way home.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Just yourself and the willingness to see a little differently.
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I’ve done my best to choose trails that are accessible to those who use mobility devices. Please reach out to me to discuss your specific needs, and we’ll see what we can do to ensure you’re able to participate.
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Not at all! All you need right now is questions. The answers come when they’re ready. Today is about taking the first step onto the path.
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Walks are held at accessible forest preserves and natural areas throughout DuPage County. The specific meeting location is included with each event, and before we gather I'll send you a pin to the exact trailhead so finding us is one less thing to think about.