I’ve been feeling very lucky in that the snowfall this year has been limited. Yes, we got 18” of the glorious white stuff in late October and then another 6" in mid-January. That’s worked out well for walking in the labyrinth and I have noticed there is a definite difference in how it feels to BE as I walk along the paths.
My labyrinth was completed this past summer. It was dedicated and officially “open” on Monday, July 11th. A gorgeous day; warm, sunny, a nice steady breeze and all the plants were in full bloom, lush and thriving. I found the animals, especially the babies, were roaming about, curiously taking in
all the world has to offer. Walking the paths during the summer I soaked in the warmth of the sun and felt enveloped in all goodness of the earth experiencing a strong connection to Gaia that just felt strong and complete.
In the fall, the leaves were changing color and the air was crisp. At times I could feel a coldness in the breeze reminding me of the lower temperatures that were destined to come. Yes, I knew there was a difference during my walks. Gaia was readying herself to hibernate for a bit. The sun was not as warm as it had been in the summer and I had a sense of letting go, a determined releasing of all that is no longer necessary.
Now we are in the midst of winter. I am fortunate that snow is not covering the paths so I may continue to take my daily walks. At this time, the air is clear and there is ice in the breeze. It is so very quiet. There are no birds singing or bees buzzing and the animals are no longer scampering about. It is a perfect stillness, a perfect quiet that allows me to be at peace with myself. Just me - no sounds, no creatures visiting. A true sense of clarity comes over me unlike my walks in the other seasons I have experienced in the labyrinth thus far. My connection to Gaia seems stronger. I reflect and remember how just a year ago I came to this spot asking Gaia permission to build my labyrinth here. To create a sacred space with the intention and promise that I would care for her and all the inhabitants that would come to walk through and/or occupy these paths.
I’ve seen, met and touched many creatures that have come to visit or walk through this labyrinth and I anticipate there will be more when I walk these paths during our first spring together – now less than two months away. I suspect I will feel a sense of renewal, typical of spring as Gaia gives birth to the season filled with hope and promise of sun-filled days, new babies, lush gardens, trees dressed in green and warm rains nourishing all that wonder.
Gaia will do her job and I shall do mine. We have an agreement – a contract of sorts. She provides for me and I take care of her. We both do our best although I must say, she’s much better at it than I. She trusts me and I trust her and because of that, I know all is well.
My labyrinth offers so much peace, wonder and clarity in each season, different, yet the same. It’s a sacred place where I find I can BE who I am meant to BE.
If you would like to experience the wonder of a labyrinth walk for yourself the following link will allow you to locate labyrinths near you: http://labyrinthlocator.com/
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