A journey to discover spirituality and morality is a pilgrimage. For example, the Hajj is a pilgrimage. People go on a journey to Mecca in an attempt to cleanse themselves spiritually and find meaning in life; however, pilgrimages don’t have to be a physical journey, it can be a metaphorical journey. In Walden the journey to spirituality was more metaphorical in nature than the tangible Hajj. Walden was able to discover meaning in life by realizing that the world around him was a gift, and that every morning was a rebirth to a new day full of new possibilities. These two pilgrimages may seem drastically different however, they both allow people to discover meaning in their lives. The Hajj and Walden both believe that simplicity is key to discovering meaning in life. In the Hajj all men and women must dress in a simplistic Ihram clothing. This strips people down to the necessities of clothing, and creates a sense of necessity and minimalism. Consequently, people feel closer to god and are able to rid themselves of sins. Minimalism is also exemplified in Walden. Walden decided not to buy a farm, but instead build a cabin on the lake. His cabin was simplistic and allowed Walden to focus on the world around him. This allowed Walden to discover the beauty of nature, consequently, leading…show more content… Walden’s journey of spirituality is through observation of nature and is a supple journey that flows like water. On the other hand the Hajj is a religious pilgrimage that is strictly organized, with specific steps along the journey. This contrast between pilgrimages is highlighted by the Hajj’s five set rituals. These are strict rituals that have been followed by millions of people for centuries. On the other hand, Walden does the opposite of what most people do. Instead of buying a traditional farm, he instead builds a remote log cabin in the
