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Labyrinth Journeys
Sacred Mandala,
Created by Keiko Lewis, Sandpoint, Idaho. 2008
"The
Labyrinth is a crucible for change, a field of Light, a Cosmic dance"
-Rev.
Lauren Artress
The Labyrinth
is an ancient pattern found in cultures around the world in many
different forms. While the origins of the labyrinth are a mystery,
evidence of these patterns date back thousands of years.
The Labyrinth is a spiritual
tool that assists us in entering into a state of conscious presence, a
place of stillness and surrender. Unlike a Maze, which has many
confusing paths designed to challenge our minds, the Labyrinth is
One Path in
and
One Path out
and facilitates a quieting
within. We begin at the mouth of the circle at the outer edge &
move in a very circuitous route to center, then wind our way back out
along the same path. As we enter into the sacred geometric
template of the spiral, we are guided gently to the Center. By entering
into the labyrinth, we are infinitely held in a womb of Sacred Space.
The
labyrinth creates an energetic connection,
where
Heaven and Earth meet within us.
Seven-circuit Labyrinth
Join
Eloiwa for a full day experiential or a three-day transformational
intensive, where we create the opportunity to explore our own inner
landscape: Mind, Body and Soul.
The Path Leads
Always to the Center
Eloiwa will custom-design a Labyrinth Journey to complement your
personal and community vision and needs. The Labyrinth is an archetype
of the beauty of the 'circle', where within, we recognize the unified
field of love, the unity of all hearts and the stillness of our Soul.
The Labyrinth can be utilized as a tool for community-building, honoring
sacred ritual, activating our quest for deepening our spirit, opening
our hearts, activating the Song of our Soul, creating inner peace and
awakening the intuitive within us.
Modern Labyrinths are emerging on the earth around the world. They are
found in sites at varied medical centers, hospitals, churches, prisons,
spas and memorial parks. They are open to all people as a
non-denominational, cross-cultural tool of well-being. The
labyrinth is a gift of quieting the mind, finding balance, meditation,
insight and celebration.
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Kirk
Van Allyn, Environmental Artist, Leucadia, California
A Living
Mandala
A
Sacred Meditation
Through
a gift of divine synchronicity, I had the opportunity to meet Kirk in
San Diego following a Women's Labyrinth Retreat Weekend. I
discovered through this meeting, that he utilizes the ocean beach as his
sacred canvas to create various imprints of Sacred Geometry. These
huge and beloved forms of the Labyrinth, the Ohm and Flower of Life are
created with an inward dance of sound and offered to all of humanity to
discover. Kirk shared that one of his greatest JOYS comes from the
incredible delight of others when they come across these imprints during
their beach meanderings. For Kirk, the creation of these is a
'meditation'. They emerge at low tide and are carried back by the
sea. The metaphor of 'impermanence' is a deep and abiding gift for
my heart, a reminder that in creation, the greatest gift is
that it is EXPERIENCED.
During
this meeting with Kirk, I asked if he would be open to share how this
inspiration was birthed for him. He shared, "I was moving on the beach
one day, flowing and circling in the dance of music. To my surprise, I
discovered that in my swirling, I had created interesting patterns in
the sand. The mathematical proportions began to just come through
me".
I began
to feel the emotions welling up in my heart, as I felt the reflection of
pure love and purity in which he shared. His greatest JOY, I
envisioned from this sharing, was the sacred offering
of this experience to humanity.
To
Kirk, I celebrate your dance of light, motion and sound.
Such
gratitude for awakening our consciousness and our hearts!
Namaste.
For additional Information,
visit Kirk Van Allyn's website
http://www.kirkos.net/
"A crystal clear ocean breeze, the warmth of the sun, swirling sea
gulls, glistening sand, the beauty of sacred geometry – the gift of a
gentle man to all who came to walk or watch sharing the beauty and
wonder of creation".
Written by: Debbie Hickson
Labyrinth Journey, New Year's Day, 2007,
Stone Steps Beach in Encinitas, CA.
A Sacred Invitation to view a beautiful composite
of photographs of the Stone Step Labyrinth Journey on January 1st, 2007.
Special Thanks to Photographer, Debbie Hickson, for recognizing such
a gift of beauty, inspiration offered by Environmental Artist, Kirk Van
Allyn. To View a collection by Debbie Hickson:
http://www.tabblo.com/studio/stories/shared/11747/o0vur5ybqzfjp6c
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Triple Spiral
Celtic Labyrinth, Unitarian Church, Spokane, Washington.
A Journey of Infinity Breath,
One with the Heart of the Cosmos: a dance of the Sacred Spiral
A
Sacred, Hand-Carved Labyrinth Stone
Offered
from the heart-swells of deep honoring of the Earth & Cosmos.
May this
exquisite stone touch your inner wellsprings of Remembrance:
that we
are One.. Connected.. Moving toward the center of our True Self.
by
Artist, Betsy Canfield
Chartres-Style
11-circuit Labyrinth
Labyrinth Orders
Available by Contacting the artist at:
rocksteadybetsy@yahoo.com
My
Heart Journey's
Explore
the inner pathways of Light - of the Sacred Labyrinth, in a journey of
Sound,
Light
& Meditation. Eloiwa shares a video to honor the Infinite Heart
of All that is.
May we
traverse gently - the path of Remembrance .. and our embrace
of our
Sacred True Self.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGG6uaVEbjk&feature=related
Deepening Our
Pathways
Of
Peace
A Transformative Inner
Pilgrimage of Breath, Sound, Movement & Meditation: Utilizing the Sacred Labyrinth
as a tool for Quieting, Discovery, Inner Voyage & Connecting Within
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