A Franciscan Style Labyrinth for Meditation

Hopefully attached to this post is a mostly quiet walk of meditation at a labyrinth still being installed at the Spirit Venture Camp outside of Ashland, Oregon.  This is termed a "Franciscan Style" as it is inspired by the life and spirit of St Francis in appreciating and honoring the basic elements of Creation.  In this spirit we have walked the path going around trees and boulders instead of removing them to construct a more conventional circular seven circuit labyrinth.
We have also added spiritual insights from many spiritual guides through the ages.  Of course a meditative path is usually one of silence, however this option gives one the choice to walk in silence or take the time to read inspiration from the past and present, you could look at it as a type of guided meditation.  If by some chance you have read the past few posts you may see that this is the microcausm of the macrocausm referred to in the Spiritual Botanical Peace Garden.

Happy Season of Giving Thanks!  RV

A Microcosm of the Macrocosm

            

A Micro View of a Macro View of what could become a spiritual awakening experience,  A pathway from Creation to the Stewardship of that gift starts with an awareness of the connectedness of all.  I see that the word connectedness, as well as the word interspiritual, make our spellcheckers go nuts.  The same was true a few years ago for the word nonviolence.  These words really need to be appreciated, used and expanded upon in the coming years if we are to move ahead in stewardship of the creation of which we are such a part.  The last three posts can best be appreciated by viewing them together.  Pax Et Bonum!  RV  (Please click on the following title, then the youtube link following)    Franciscan Labyrinth near Ashland, Oregon