Sometimes you sit in a coffee shop and, even though you don't really mean to, you overhear the conversation going on atΒ the next table. That happened to me last week. And I truly believe that I was in the right place at the right time. The group at the next table were engaged in conversation... Continue Reading →
Medaille House Labyrinth
Medaille House Labyrinth, London Ontario - photo Sandi Spaulding In 1998 I spearheaded a labyrinth building project at Medaille House Retreat Centre in London, Ontario. A 60' diametre labyrinth based on the classical 11 circuit Chartres Cathedral design. What prompted my memory of this event was finding this cardboard template tucked away in my storage room.... Continue Reading →
Portable Labyrinth
This is a Santa Rosa Labyrinth. Β It is a seven circuit modified Medieval labyrinth, modelled after the 12th Century one laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral. This one was designed in 1997Β by Lea Goode-Harris. Labyrinths are used today as a meditational tool;Β walking to calm the spirit and seek guidance. "The heart-space on the fourth... Continue Reading →
Today was a Good Friday
Today is a good Friday. Today is Good Friday. I didn't wake up this morning knowing that I was going to deconstruct my little backyard labyrinth on this sunny day. It came about during a leisurely conversation with my husband after attending the morning Good Friday service at our church and eatingΒ lunch on our back... Continue Reading →
hard knocks and letting go
The power of labyrinth walking....