Finding Spirituality in Big Sur

Dan Hoffman journeyed to Big Sur in search of a spiritual experience, only to realize that grace is all around us and everywhere.

You don’t really have to go to any particular place to find peace, quiet and grace.

The Pacific Ocean surveyed by Dan Hoffman in Big Sur.

1 of 7 By the Sea

Here’s one of the many greats place to stop along Highway One. I had a cold during this whole trip, but every time I looked out at the crashing waves of the Pacific, I felt restored, as if I weren’t sick at all. 

 


The surf pounds against the rising cliffs in Big Sur.

2 of 7 Pounding Surf

Yet another impressive view from Highway One, which practically makes driving a spiritual experience (at least for the passengers. I’d prefer the driver to just pay attention to the speed limit). 

Henry Miller Library

3 of 7 Cultural Heart and Soul of Big Sur

Noted American author and expatriate Henry Miller made his home in Big Sur in 1944 after a long stint in Paris. I had to check out this small memorial nestled among the redwoods off Highway One.

 


A beautiful meadow in Big Sur, California.

4 of 7 An Invitation to Nap

After visiting Big Sur, we went to Pinnacles State Park, a massive piece of land with ancient volcanoes. I took a nap under that tree!


Rocks rise up in a field of yellow at Pinnacles State Park in Big Sur.

5 of 7 Nature Makes a Statement at Pinnacles State Park

An impressive rock formation at Pinnacles State Park.


Dan Hoffman hikes the hills of Big Sur.

6 of 7 Unwinding

Pinnacles offered many more impressive views. My buddy surreptitiously snapped this photo of me scratching my back.


Dan Hoffman takes in the view at Pinnacles State Park.

7 of 7 A Quiet Pause

I made my friends stop our hike for a quiet pause. 

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