The Labyrinth.
September 20, 2008 – 3:27 pmI am still processing through my experience in the labyrinth. This morning we journeyed with CD players in hand through the Group Publications labyrinth. This afternoon we went through the labyrinth in unstructured time with no stations and in silence. Both were unique experiences where God moved in me powerfully.
The first time I was a little apprehensive because of the stations and headsets, but the awkwardness that I thought I would have melted away and I didn’t even notice. I enjoyed the guided meditation. Before I started I journaled over and over that I have nothing to do other than be with God for the next hour. It took some convincing, but I finally gave into the reality and had a great walk.
The second time through I was more open to the silent experience and tried my best to walk as slowly as possibly because the labyrinth is rather small and I wanted to take a considerable amount of time.
I found myself in the middle both times with communion, but seeking differnt things. The first walk, I found myself contemplating my role as a pastor and God’s call upon my life. It was a powerful experience and I thought about the priest of the OT and the role Jesus played to the disciples, then the role the disciples played as leaders of the early church. The second walk was really focused on me and my family. It became personal with me as a child of God.
It was a wonderful experience and Pinelands was great.
The pictures are here at flickr .
One Response to “The Labyrinth.”
i have done the ‘prayer path’ before, but i really like the classical method.. the message i might need isn’t always thought of by the folks at group. but it is nice to have for those times you have trouble calming yourself.
By gavin on Sep 20, 2008