Anita had always felt disconnected from the spiritual side of life. Even though she came from a religious family, she couldn’t relate to the rituals and prayers that meant so much to her parents. Her life revolved around work, and she often found herself stressed and unhappy. One day, after a particularly difficult breakup and series of setbacks, she felt utterly lost.
At the urging of a close friend, she agreed to accompany them on the Girivalam pilgrimage, though she wasn’t sure why. The first few kilometers felt pointless to her, but as the journey continued, something inside her began to shift. Walking in silence with hundreds of pilgrims, feeling the energy of the sacred place, Anita felt a deep connection she had never known before. By the time she completed the circuit, her heart felt lighter, and the sense of confusion that had weighed her down for years disappeared. She had found her spiritual path through the faith of those around her, and it gave her life new meaning.