Category Archives: Inclusion

Worth Doing Well

Posted on July 19, 2017 by marionpatterson

For several weeks I have struggled with a matter concerning a labyrinth. Finally, I stepped away from the situation.  Yet, my distress continues.  So, in an attempt to be philosophical and move away from raw emotions here is where I … Continue reading →

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Mid-Summer Appreciation Walk – Experience the Experience

Posted on August 4, 2014 by marionpatterson

High Summer. Mid Summer Night’s Dream. Lammas – first harvest. Change Over. Stillness in the morning. Quiet calls at night. Thirteen pilgrims met on this mild August night to celebrate the fullness of summer, the half-way point between the summer solstice … Continue reading →

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The Walk before The Walk

Posted on January 12, 2014 by marionpatterson

Amused, I followed the paralleling deer tracks in the Laughing Labyrinth.  They, too must be on a mission.  Indeed, a food mission for the tracks dual split off   a third of the way around the Labyrinth.  Headed to the neighbor’s … Continue reading →

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All Souls’ Day Labyrinth Walk

Posted on November 3, 2013 by marionpatterson

Reflection on All Souls’ Labyrinth Walk 11-1-2013 Background: In early October I began to plan a walk for All Souls’ Day. From 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Laughing Labyrinth was open the entire time and I was generally available … Continue reading →

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Distilled Reflections from Labyrinth Facilitator Training

Posted on October 31, 2013 by marionpatterson

Three themes emerged from the Veriditas Facilitator Training in Tipp City this month.  Facilitation. Inclusion. Companioning. Facilitation is the act of making something easier.  Wikipedia has succinct descriptions of various types of facilitators and the main difference between a facilitator … Continue reading →

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