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# The Way of the Desert Elders

Desert Spirituality at the Edges of Empire

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- [Upcoming Events!](https://desert.lisadelay.com/calendar/) - Join us for more wisdom from the desert elders Dig deeper into Desert Spirituality and connect with others at the Events and Workshops Upcoming Events below— Engage in enriching events and workshops that deepen your spiritual journey and expand your knowledge. SAVE-THE-DATE and send a message using the contact page to indicate your interest. Details
- [About](https://desert.lisadelay.com/about/) - Amma Lisa Lisa Colón DeLay is the author of the spiritual formation books "The Wild Land Within" and "The Way of The Desert Elders" Since 2015, she has produced the Spark My Muse podcast featuring luminaries, authors, and her own work. Learn. Connect. Grow. Lisa has a Masters Degree in Spiritual Formation and creates products,
- [Pick a Guide](https://desert.lisadelay.com/pick/) - Three options to begin to connect with the Elders more powerfully. Get matched with a Desert Elder for guidance & support Your answers on this brief 7 question quiz will match you with a spiritual mother or father that's right for you with a summary of who they are and how they can help.Further guidance,
- [Resources for Spiritual Practices](https://desert.lisadelay.com/spiritual-practices-resources/) - Discover resources to deepen your spirituality When you purchase these products or resources, my work can continue. THANK YOU! Learn the Jesus Prayer This ancient prayer teaches us how to be formed in humility. Try it here Learn how to use prayer beads Learn more A prayer rope is not the same as a rosary,
- [Desert Pilgrim Quest](https://desert.lisadelay.com/pilgrim-quest/) - Desert Pilgrim Quest — the immersive experience IS HERE Experience the Desert Pilgrim Quest Find a desert mother or father to guide you and learn from them as you explore the communities and wisdom of the desert. Desert Pilgrim Quest lets you step back in time and choose your adventure as you learn the wisdom
- [Resources](https://desert.lisadelay.com/resources/) - The Way of the Desert Elders Resources that compliment the book and support further understanding. Maps: Communities of Egypt c. 300-600 CE • Learn about Desert Communities • View Artifacts like Pilgrim Tokens • Upcoming Opportunities Join us as we deepen our experience of the desert elders! Live Stream: Desert Elders Guide Us Through Lent
- [Desert Communities](https://desert.lisadelay.com/communities/) - Fleeing the trappings of Empire Beginning in the 300s CE, spiritual seekers left everything behind for the abandoned desert places where new communities formed what become proto-monasticism The Desert Era At the height of the movement, up to a half a million people lived in the desert places, often praying and fasting alone in small
- [Pilgrim Tokens](https://desert.lisadelay.com/artifacts/) - PILGRIM TOKENSStylites were pillar-dwelling hermits Clay or minted metal pilgrim tokens were sold as souvenirs to honor them and offer pilgrims a keepsake of their travels and an item that inspired devotion to show others. • See maps showing where the Monastic communities where located in Egypt • Learn more about the communities Which Desert
- [Artifacts](https://desert.lisadelay.com/artifacts-2/) - Pilgrim Rewards and Ruins of the Period Artifacts and images from the Desert Era Desert community dwelling layout • View hermit cells here Pilgrim tokens Clay and metal souvenirs were available to purchase for travels and devoted spiritual seekers who visited certain sacred sites. STep Back in Time Experience the Era up-close: Desert Pilgrim Quest!
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