| How often do we use part of the
24/7 given to us for meditation and self-reflection?
Labyrinths ~ ancient tools ~ allow
us this opportunity. They offer a chance to take "time out" from
our busy lives, to leave schedules and stress behind.
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| The labyrinth represents our passage
through time and experience. Its many turns reflect the journey of
life. No time or effort is ever wasted; if we stay the course, every
step takes us closer to our goal.
Unlike mazes, labyrinths contain
no tricks or dead-ends. We only need to follow the path. When
the path no longer leads forward, we have reached the center. The
center is not the end, but the middle of our labyrinth journey. The
path which brought us to the center, also brings us out. |
"The labyrinth is a path to connect you to the still, small voice,
the sacred within yourself."
~Helen Curry (2000). The Way of the Labyrinth. Penguin
Compass, p. 42.
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Without the need to think of which
way to turn, the analytical becomes secondary. Mind and spirit are
free to focus on other things, creating an ideal condition for walking
meditation or prayer. Mind, Body and Spirit connect as one.
Walking a labyrinth is a gift we
give ourselves. The turns of the labyrinth are thought to balance
the two hemispheres of the brain, resulting in physical and emotional healing.
Our labyrinth journey can lead to discovery, insight, peacefulness, happiness,
connectedness, and well-being.
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| The largest in the area, the Langetree
DUCK FARM Retreat and Eco Center labyrinth is roughly one mile from beginning
to end, allowing you time to center yourself within. Constructed
of "sticks and bricks," our outdoor labyrinth provides a place where mind,
body, spirit, and nature combine.
Our labyrinth is registered with
the international Labyrinth Society, the Texas Labyrinth Society, and the
Houston Labyrinth Society. It is available for your enjoyment at
any time. We also provide labyrinth workshops for groups. |
