The children walking the labyrinth were just precious. The little child in the forecround was as diligent and determined as the older children. The young boy in the orange shirt, near the center, walked the labyrinth many times and ran through it a few. Previously, we featured the labyrinth at Holy Trinity Church (here). Labyrinth facilitator, Vicki Longhofer Copeland was instrumental in getting the above temporary labyrinth installed in Center City Park. The paper stars were completed by children and were tied to the labyrinth, vesting more people in the project.
A labyrinth has a single, non-branching path to the center. Enter. Walk. Pause. Stop. Reflect. Walk. Arrive at the center. Turn around. Repeat the process. Return to the beginning. A labyrinth is a microcosm of life's path, reminding walkers that some facets of walking through life are shared with others although, ultimately, each life is a unique journey. Labyrinths are starting to be more common in the Greensboro area. The cancer centers at High Point Regional Hospital and the one at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro have labyrinths on their outdoor grounds. In addition to Holy Trinity Episcopal in Greensboro and St. Paul's Episcopal Church in Winston-Salem have a labyrinth. If you have never seen/walked a labyrinth before, the one at Holy Trinity, located at 607 North Greene Street, on the street-side of the church and pretty much always available. Or, as we see from Vicki's example, you could make one yourself!
I'm always learning something new here. Never heard tell of "Labyrinthe Walking" before today... I will definitely look for it in Montreal. Thanks for this. Happy Sunday GDP.
Posted by: Ken | Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 07:02 AM
Excellent. The toddler in the front with his arms awkwardly to the side is priceless.
Posted by: Jack | Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 07:24 AM
Interesting. I learned something new today! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: barb farr | Sunday, July 10, 2011 at 08:11 AM