2017 found us in many places across the country. We started the year with an inaugural walk, “Light One Candle” to dispel the darkness that is part of winter in the northern hemisphere and that seemed to permeate our country. Lent found us programming with St. Stephens Church, leading canvas walks, and tracing faint patterns on a neglected labyrinth by an Austin, MN, church. Our wonderful, but ailing, Magnolia Tree bloomed one last time and then came down, replaced with a dual entry Harmony Labyrinth we dubbed The Phoenix Harmony Labyrinth. Friends helped measure out, draw lines, insert rocks, and Rich planted a wonderful bur oak in the middle.
All summer groups walked under sun, moon, in the rain and bitter cold.
From Duluth, MN, to Spokane, WA, to Phoenix, AZ area, I found and walked labyrinths. Some, like a local one, were poorly done and in sad repair. We need to honor what labyrinths are and how to create and maintain them with love and expertise.
An unexpected “labyrinth” presented itself when I paused in Sedona, AZ, along a quiet path. The lichen labyrinth was such a calming force.
Every day since late 2017 I have walked the Phoenix Harmony Labyrinth. A lovely experience.
Light One Candle Walk Inauguration Day
St. Stephen’s Lenten Program
Tracing a faint path in Austin, MN
Last season for the Magnolia tree.
Spring burn.
Marking the center of the Phoenix Harmony Labyrinth.
Yoga group
Adults coming together.
Holy Rosary Walkers, Duluth, MN
McCabe Center, Duluth, MN
Paving Bricks from old streets form the path.
Spokane Community College, WA
Forest Hill Cemetery in sad repair.
Paramount is attention to detail and basic understanding of what a labyirnth is. Otherwise….
A neglected labyrinth in a community garden, Spokane, WA
A lichen labyrinth, Sedona, AZ
Unity Center, Sun City, AZ
Circle of Peace labyrinth.
New Year’s Eve Walk in the Phoenix Harmony Labyrinth.
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About marionpatterson
From the Heartland: Marion is a master educator, writer, Veriditas Trained and Certified Labyrinth Facilitator, a member of the Veriditas Council, creator and workshop promoter, and environmental educator. A Holy Fire II Usui and Holy Fire II Karuna Reiki Master Teacher, Healing Touch Spiritual Ministries Certified Practitioner (HTSM-CP), Advanced Integrated Energy Therapy practitioner she seeks to connect with others in their knowledge and spiritual quests. She leads Healing Talking Circles using the principles embraced by indigenous populations and in Restorative Justice Circles. She and her husband, Rich, co-own Winding Pathways LLC and live in Eastern Iowa. "Encouraging people to create wondrous yards." Go outside and Play!
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