The Springs Labyrinth

The labyrinth is an ancient symbol with remnants found from over 6000 years ago in Sardinia, then in the Hopi culture, with the Celtic people, the Greeks, and in the churches of the middle ages. Throughout these times, the labyrinth has served as a metaphor for our lives. It is a symbol that creates a sacred space and place. Many cultures use it as a tool for meditation or prayer.

We enter the labyrinth and find our path folding back upon itself, sometimes creating a sense we have made no progress toward our center Self. And yet, because the path has no dead ends, only twists and turns, we do not get lost. There is no wrong way. The only choice is to enter or not. It is a meandering but purposeful path, a place for moving meditation, for focusing, for looking for that deep knowing that comes from finding our own center. It takes us out of our ego to that which is within. It is an archetype for change, for transformation and wholeness. It fosters serenity and self-knowledge.

The labyrinth can be enjoyed in a myriad of ways... for walking, for moving meditation, for dancing, for ceremony. You enter and walk the labyrinth at what ever pace fits your need. For many, the center represents one's own center, a place of peace and balance. After time spent in the center, you retrace your steps back out into the world. And so, the circle of the labyrinth can be used to reach into our deepest places, to those places that need healing from sadness and hurt. And it can be used to remember the circular nature of our joys and our sorrows. And it can be a place of fun and joy!

The Springs Labyrinth sits beside the sulphur brook, connected to the walk to the Village. All are welcomed to walk or dance or play on the path.