Seekers want to understand and explore themselves as well as the universe with all its mysteries, both known and unknowable. In their hearts, seekers believe that the universe makes sense and their lives have meaning. They believe not only that truth exists, but that it can indeed be found, and experienced. When I was young, and even more foolish than I am today, I believed that one had to travel far and wide in order to seek truth, divine reality, or whatever you call it. I believed that truth would most likely be found in the world's so-called sacred places.
Truth is the perfect circle.
The land on which we stand is sacred, no matter where we stand. Without looking out of my window I can know the ways of heaven. Awareness is the essential ingredient in a spiritual life. The spiritual path is best walked step by step, very mindfully, with as much consciousness and commitment as one can summon.