What Does The "Vision Quest" Metaphor Mean To You?

I think the "vision quest" metaphor means going on a journey in which we can reflect upon our past experiences and incorporate it in our writing. We can also explore new ideas in order to develop new skills that will help us in the future. Like the book states, "All writing is a kind of research - or search - that begins with what you know and takes you to places that you haven't been before." I think that by going on this "vision quest" in this class, we can help and encourage each other so that we will all benefit and learn something new that we will most likely keep with us forever.