The Sacred Labyrinth

Your life is a sacred journey. And it is about change, growth, discovery, movement, transformation; continuously expanding your vision of what is possible, stretching your soul, learning to see clearly and deeply, listening to your intuition, taking courageous challenges at every step along the way. You are on the path... exactly where you are meant to be right now... And from here, you can only go forward, shaping your life story into a magnificent tale of triumph, of healing of courage, of beauty, of wisdom, of power, of dignity, and of love."   Caroline Adams

Seeds for Change Consultations' Labyrinth at Campbell Farm

We are all on the spiritual path... exactly where we need to be. The labyrinth is a model of that path.  Seeds for Change Consultations has its own labyrinth open for use by appointment.

A labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness. It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path. The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools. 

A labyrinth is an archetype with which we can have a direct experience.  It is a metaphor for life's journey that we can actually walk.  It is a tangible symbol that creates a sacred space and place and takes us out of our ego into the sacred place within our souls.

There is no right or wrong way to walk a labyrinth.  A person may walk with the intention of addressing an issue in their lives, to pray and meditate. It is helpful to pause before you enter to center your thoughts on your intention.  You may or may not choose to walk the path in bare feet. You only have to enter and follow the path. However, your walk can encompass a variety of attitudes. It may be joyous or somber. It might be thoughtful or prayerful. You may use it as a walking meditation.

Walking  between the lines of the circuit, being aware that you are sharing the labyrinth with others, you may pass other walkers, or let them step around you. When you reach the center you have entered the most sacred space in the labyrinth. The center is a place to pause, reflect, and receive insight.

Walking the path back out of the labyrinth is a time for deep reflection and a chance to consider what it might mean for your daily living. Once you have completed your labyrinth walk, you may want to find a quiet place in the garden or inside to sit and reflect, to write, to draw, to make a collage card. My hope is that you will leave with renewed vision and a refreshed spirit.

When you walk a labyrinth choose your attitude. From time to time choose a different attitude. Make it serious, prayerful, or playful. Play music or sing. Pray out loud. Walk alone and with a crowd. Notice the sky. Listen to the sounds; most of all pay attention to your experience.

Some general guidelines for walking a labyrinth are:

·         Focus: Pause and wait at the entrance. Become quiet and centered. Give acknowledgment through a bow, nod, or other gesture and then enter.

·         Experience: Walk purposefully. Observe the process. When you reach the center, stay there and focus several moments. Leave when it seems appropriate. Be attentive on the way out.

·         Exit: Turn and face the entrance. Give an acknowledgement of ending, such as "Amen."

·         Reflect: After walking the labyrinth reflect back on your experience. Use journaling or drawing to capture your experience.

·         Walk often.