They walk for a purpose; be it for guidance, to make a request, to praise or to make an offering. The labyrinth is a journey embarked upon by an individual for the purpose of connection to the divine. I call these individuals “seekers”.

Not to be confused with the maze, whose very design is meant to confuse and has its own purpose; the labyrinth is a sacred space which leads us down one path to the center and then back again. Its 180 degree turns help the brain become more receptive and balance the chakras.

The Labyrinth at Blackberry Hill was created by HPS Lady Rwn, Lady Sunset, our little Natasha and myself over the weekend of July 10-12th, 2009. It is a 7-circuit Labyrinth with 12 stations made completely from materials harvested from Mother Earth. We were also joined by our friend Gucci and her daughter, Idunna who helped clear the ground, harvest the stones and put them in place.

We invite you to come join us at Blackberry Hill and walk our Labyrinth.

 

All this we do in their honor,

Lady Lillie

There are three stages of the labyrinth, the first represents the cycle of purification/releasing, the second is called illumination or receiving, the third is the union with spirit or the return. They can be remembered by “letting go, letting in, and letting out”.

Standing at the entrance to the labyrinth, I always advise the seeker to ground. Take a deep breath in through the nose and release it slowly out the mouth, do this at least 3 times. Walking the path going into the labyrinth, take deep cleansing breaths and open yourself up to purification. Allow your thoughts to bring what needs to be known or remembered and listen to your feelings, connect with your spirit. As you remain respectful and nonjudgmental of others, do the same for yourself. Let go of that which needs let go and keep that which is worth keeping. Know that this is but a journey as you spiral to the center.

The center of the labyrinth is a personal experience for each person. Some feel the need to meditate, some pray or make an offering, and some may simply reach the center and immediately begin the walk out. The center is the place to receive; close your eyes, stare at the moon or look for constellations in the stars but open yourself up to hear what needs to be heard within.

When you are ready, again take a deep breath in through the nose and releasing it slowly out the mouth. As you walk the spiral out of the labyrinth, know that you are returning to the mundane world as a more committed, focused and renewed individual. When you reach the end of the labyrinth, again breathe deeply and ground. Feel the energy that can only manifest in the presence of spirit and walk with renewed confidence.

 

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