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Blame it on the Vortex

Driving north from Phoenix, AZ on RTE 17 is an adventure. Watching as the topography changes I’m reminded that Phoenix, whose elevation is actually below sea level was once (millions of years ago) the bottom of the ocean. That explains why much of the native vegetation is scarce and scruffy.  It’s only due to the “drip irrigation system” that Phoenix today has trees, plants and flowers.  As the elevation increases so do the number of cacti.  The Saguaro takes over and the sides of the mountains are covered with them. By the time you reach the exit for Sedona the elevation’s pretty high.  There are junipers stunted by the wind and lots of jagged edge rocks.  Exiting at 89A and traveling west, red rocks are in the distance.  This is what Sedona is famous for, red rocks and the vortexes.  It’s the vortex that gives Sedona, AZ a reputation as one of the best places to locate spa resorts especially those designed for a healing transformation. What exactly is a vortex?  It’s not really a thing, it’s a phenomenon defined as spiraling spiritual energy. The vortex locations are supposed to be spiritual sites where the energy is right to facilitate healing. The energy of the vortexes are said to interact with a person’s spiritual self. This loosely defined phenomenon is what gives Sedona, AZ its mystique.

As you drive through the town, it seems like any tourist town with too many t shirt stores. The jewelry stores turn out to be authentic and have some good deals on turquoise and silver. On the drive north up the Oak Creek Canyon the road begins to ascend. At some points it’s as if the canyon walls are closing in.  The road twists and turns and despite the fact that there’s still snow on the ground, irises grow on the side of the road. Higher and higher until the road levels out, at the top the evergreens take over.  Now in Flagstaff, it becomes evident that there has been some kind a transformation.  Maybe it’s gratitude for making it up the mountain.  Whatever…blame it on the vortex.

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