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Quarryfield Labyrinth.
May we walk with grace And may the light Of the universe Shine upon our path
The Labyrinth is an ancient symbol used as a walking meditation to assist us in finding peace, managing stress, making decisions, and healing physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Found in varied traditions throughout history, the Labyrinth has recently been revived as a healing and restorative tool that crosses cultural and religious boundaries. As a circular symbol, the Labyrinth is an archetypal image that represents wholeness, healing, inclusiveness, and community. Walking the Labyrinth allows us to focus our thoughts and gain clarity and insight about our personal and professional lives. The Labyrinth has the ability to quiet the mind, soothe the soul, and mend the heart. The Labyrinth can also provide the opportunity to re-vision goals, assess talents and abilities, make decisions, and evaluate progress. ................................................................................................ Walking The Labyrinth There is no right way to walk the Labyrinth path. There is one path in and out, and there are no decisions to be made as to which way to turn. The only decision is whether to enter and walk. Each time you walk the labyrinth may be for a different reason. You may be seeking: healing connection to your higher self opening awareness experiencing the energies Once you reach the center of the labyrinth you can: relax meditateseek answers to questions Labyrinth uses. Viewed as a metaphor for life's journey, the Labyrinth offers lessons as we walk the path. It can offer a mirror to reflect where we are in our lives. Walking the Labyrinth can assist us to address challenges, gain insights, make decisions, and find peace and serenity. Here are some of the common uses that you might like to explore: Walking meditationDealing with grief, bereavement or lossHealing and balance CalmingPurificationReleasing what no longer serves in our lives Pilgrimage or questConfronting and dealing with Self/Shadow Celebration, Commemoration or Giving ThanksEnhancing creativity for writers, painters etc Focussing intent (wish making etc)Communicating more effectively with Spirit Problem solvingEnhancing feeling of well-beingTrust building Community and group buildingCeremony and ritual Marriage and hand fasting ceremonies Naming ceremoniesRights of passageAcknowledging divorce or separation ( Labyrinths can also be used to balance landscapes )
Some people feel completely elated; others are overcome with a need to weep. Whatever your response may be, please do not judge whatever the labyrinth brings up for you; just go with it rather than trying to fight it. Each of us needs, and finds, our own particular path to healing. ................................................................
Labyrinth Blessing
As we each tread our own path through the labyrinth may we deepen our understanding of ourselves, and our journey. As we reach the labyrinths centre, the one point of stillness may the dazzling light of insight, from beyond our sense of self, arise And when we leave the labyrinth, this place of light may we let light shine clear through us and may others tread their path here, and may they too feed the flame.
Nick Nixon (dedication ritual 2010)
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