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Located behind the church and
across the creek bed, The
Labyrinth is dedicated to the memory
of Becky
Henderson who, together with
Nathan Allen, sparked the idea.
One of our members, Karen
Barlow, designed the project and
donated materials and some of the
time of her guys from Lawns Limited to
build it.
Becky's parents, Larry and
Judy Walker of Valley Mills,
contributed the crushed granite and
plants for the landscaping.
Walking
A Labyrinth
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.
There
is no right way to walk a labyrinth.
It is not a maze.
You cannot get lost.
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.
Adults
are often serious in the labyrinth.
Children most often run in
and out as fast as they can in a
playful manner.
It is ok, don't try and
restrain them!
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:
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Focus:
Pause and wait at the
entrance.
Become quiet and
centered.
Give acknowledgement
through a bow, nod, or other
gesture and then enter.
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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.
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Exit:
Turn and face the
entrance.
Give an acknowledgement
of ending, such as
"Amen."
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Reflect:
After walking the
labyrinth reflect back on your
experience.
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Walk
often.
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