In this second episode of Opening the Circle, we explore the Wanderer archetype—the timeless human experience of exile, longing, and the search for belonging. We draw on myth, scripture, psychology, poetry, and song as we reflect on the spiritual pattern of departure and return. From the biblical Exodus story to humanity’s millennial migrations, from the movements of nature to the restlessness in our own hearts, we trace these ancient rhythms. This episode invites us to see wandering not as a mistake, but as a natural, perennial, and sacred journey. 

Sources: 
The Prophet by Khalil Gibran
“It’s Time…”  poem by Gregory Orr 
“Falling through the Scenery: On Accidents and Exile” Meditation and Reflection from David Keplinger’s Substack, October 2024  
“Order, Disorder, Reorder” Richard Rohr, Center for Action and Contemplation Daily Meditations, August 2024
“Movimiento” song by Jorge Drexler 
“Let Us Sing of the Syncretic Gods of Outcasts and Wanderers” episode from The Emerald Podcast with Joshua Schrei 
The Book of Exodus in The Bible 
The Hero Within: Six Archetypes We Live By by Carol S. Pearson 
“Long Time Traveller” song, traditional, arr. Wailin’ Jennys 
“I’ll Fly Away” song, traditional 
“Poor Wayfaring Stranger” song, traditional
“I Found A Dead Fox” poem by Mary Oliver

Reflection by Rev. Tiffany Curtis; 
Original Music by Elizabeth Fagan; 
Produced by Kirsten Rudberg