Packing my backpack to walk the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu has me thinking ahead of how I want to present my being… my essence… to this ancient and mystical place. What kind of energy do I want to leave behind on this sacred pilgrimage?

As I pack some coca leaves to place in various spots along the way as an offering and some pieces of palo santo wood to cleanse my personal space, I am humbled with gratitude for my epic journey ahead.