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The Labyrinth is a medieval
spiritual tool which is being rediscovered in our time. The Labyrinth
is an archetypal symbol which holds the experience of wholeness
and unity for all who enter. Walking the Labyrinth is an ancient
spiritual act of pilgrimage symbolizing one's walk with God or journey
through life. In today's world, we are in need of living spiritual
tools which are inclusive, non judgmental, and uplifting.
The WLLC labyrinth is a portable
canvas model patterned after the Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth in
France. It is 28 feet in diameter with the design painted in red-orange.
It is a universal path, one path in and out. The winding circuitous
walk is a form of walking meditation or prayer.
Walking the Labyrinth mirrors
the three-fold mystical path: the path of purgation, illumination,
and union. The first stage, the journey inward, is a releasing and
letting go of the details and concerns of life. The mind empties
and quiets as one finds a pace. The second stage, reaching and staying
in the center, is a time for personal prayer and meditation. This
is an opening to receive, to be illumined, inspired by the Divine.
The third stage, leaving the center and retracing the path, is a
time of union and joining with God, for empowerment and/or healing
in worldly relations. This stage provides grounding, guidance, and
integration for whatever one has received. |