{"id":16643,"date":"2018-03-01T01:10:03","date_gmt":"2018-03-01T06:10:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/paganpages.org\/content\/?p=17302"},"modified":"2018-02-26T19:04:10","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T00:04:10","slug":"sacred-place-sacred-space-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/2018\/03\/01\/sacred-place-sacred-space-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Sacred Place, Sacred Space"},"content":{"rendered":"

LABYRINTHS<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>almanac.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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The point of a maze is to find its’ center.<\/span><\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The point of a labyrinth is to find your center.<\/span><\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

– Unknown<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Labyrinths are found in more places than I originally thought. While I have a finger labyrinth, I had not given labyrinths, in general, much thought. However, as they have come up for me in my own personal soul work, I chose to look into them a bit further.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A labyrinth is a single path that tends to curl in on itself and always leads to the center. The center of what is up to each individual person who undertakes that journey. They date back at least 4,000 years ago. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

They are associated with spiritual, religious and magical undertakings. They can be a place of ritual and other personal ceremonies. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Even though the words are used interchangeably, a labyrinth is quite different from a maze. A maze is set up to confuse you and trick you into thinking you are moving toward the center when you are most likely headed toward a dead end. Labyrinths are for meditation, reflection and contemplation. For most, it is a personal journey.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There are several different types of labyrinths – 11 circuits, 15 circuits, concentric – but all have the same purpose, to aid in personal and spiritual growth.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

While they are abundant in all parts of the world, these are just a few of them. Links will follow on how you can find a labyrinth near you, if you choose.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

A labyrinth is a spiritual journey……but it is a map we can really walk on,<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

blurring the difference between map and world.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

-Rebecca Solnit, “Wanderlust, A History of Walking”<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>crusaderhistory.wordpress.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

CHARTRES LABYRINTH, CHARTRES, FRANCE<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Found at the Chartres Cathedral, this rose labyrinth dates back to 1205.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is a single path that curls, turning back and forth on itself within<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

a 40-foot circle.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>smithsonianmag.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Photo by Andrew Gurthrie<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

DUNURE CASTLE, SCOTLAND<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This rock labyrinth dates back to the 13th century.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It is not only beside a beach, but in view of the Dunure Castle ruins.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>www.smithsonianmag.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

THE EDGE, HOGSBACK, SOUTH AFRICA<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A one-mile long labyrinth located at The Edge Retreat. The town itself <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>is famous for attracting, yogis and yoginis, crystal healers and spiritual seekers.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>listserve.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

LABYRINTH OF THE BLUE VIRGIN<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Located off the coast of Sweden on an uninhabited island is this labyrinth.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It was already there in the 18th century. It is believed from archeological dating <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>that rituals were held in the nearby caves back to 7,000 BCE.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

It also has a history of curses, the supernatural and witches. You might <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>find yourself having extreme bad luck if you take one of the stones from the labyrinth site.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

With a labyrinth, you make a choice to go in –<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

and once you have chosen, around and around you go.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

But you always find your way to the center.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

— Jeff Bridges<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>www.aruba-travelguide.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

ARUBA PEACE LABYRINTH<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Based on the Chartres model, it is located at the Alto Vista Chapel and on the front <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>gate is a pole with the words, “May Peace Prevail on Earth”.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>smithsonianmag.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

DAMME PRIORY, DAMME, GERMANY<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Owned by the Munsterschwarzach Abbey, which also owns another nearby labyrinth, you find yourself walking through a rock path, surrounded by trees <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>in the middle of the woods<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I thought of a labyrinth of labyrinths, of one sinuous spreading labyrinth that would encompass the past and the future and in some way involve the stars.<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

— Jorge Luis Borges, “The Garden of Forking Paths”<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>thegreenrevolution.it<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

REIGNAC SUR INDRE, FRANCE<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This is the largest garden labyrinth in the world!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>uncharted101.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

REDSUN LABYRINTH, VICTOR, MONTANA, USA<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

This labyrinth pattern was made with 25 tons of <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

fieldstone!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

To enter a labyrinth is to choose to walk a <\/span><\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

spiritual path.<\/span><\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

— Reverend Dr. Lauren, Artress Grace Cathedral<\/span><\/b><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*********************************************************<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: Susan Morgaine)<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

DUNCAN CONFERENCE CENTER, DELRAY BEACH, FL<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

I was fortunate enough to visit the Duncan Conference Center in FL recently.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

There are two labyrinths located there. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The outdoor one, pictured above, is quiet and peaceful.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The indoor one is located within The Schofield Chapel, pictured below, is absolutely gorgeous.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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(Photo Credit: <\/i><\/span><\/span>southfloridafoodandwine.com<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u>)<\/i><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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I have found that there are at least three labyrinths near me, which I have plans to visit once it warms up a bit here in New England. If you feel that you would like to find one near you, both of these websites (with which I have absolutely NO connection) will help you find one:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

www.labyrinthlocator.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

www.labyrinthsociety.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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***<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About the Author:<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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Susan Morgaine<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>is a Daughter of the Goddess, Witch, Writer,\u00a0Teacher, Healer,\u00a0and\u00a0Yogini.\u00a0She is a monthly columnist with\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>PaganPages.org<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>Her writings can be found in The Girl God Anthologies,\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201c<\/span><\/span>Whatever Works: Feminists of Faith Speak<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201c<\/span><\/span>Jesus, Mohammed and the Goddess<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201d<\/span><\/span>, as well as Mago Publications\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u201c<\/span><\/span>She Rises, Volume 2, and \u201cCelebrating Seasons of the Goddess\u201d. She has also been published in\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>Jareeda<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>and\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>SageWoman<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>magazines.\u00a0She is a Certified Women<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u2019<\/span><\/span>s Empowerment Coach\/Facilitator through\u00a0She is the author of \u201cMy Name is Isis, the Egyptian Goddess\u201d, one in the series of the \u201cMy Name Is\u2026\u2026\u2026\u201d children\u2019s books published by The Girl God Publications.<\/span><\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>A Woman International, founded by Patricia Lynn Reilly. She has long been involved in Goddess Spirituality and Feminism, teaching classes and workshops, including Priestessing Red Tents within MA and RI. She is entering her 20th year teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, being a Certified instructor through the Kundalini Research Institute, as well as being a Reiki Master. She is a member of the Sisterhood of Avalon. She can be found at\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/mysticalshores.wordpress.com\/\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a>and her email is\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span>MysticalShores@gmail.com<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For Amazon Information Click Image <\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\"\"<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

LABYRINTHS (Photo Credit: almanac.com) ********************************************************* The point of a maze is to find its’ center. The point of a labyrinth is to find your center. – Unknown ********************************************************* Labyrinths are found in more places than I originally thought. While I have a finger labyrinth, I had not given labyrinths, in general, much thought. However, as they have come up for me in my own personal soul work, I chose to look into them a bit further. A labyrinth is a single path that tends to curl in on itself and always leads to the center. The center of what is up to each individual person who undertakes that journey. They date back at least 4,000 years ago. They are associated with spiritual, religious and magical undertakings. They can be a place of ritual and other personal ceremonies. Even though the words are used interchangeably, a labyrinth is quite different from a maze. A maze is set up to confuse you and trick you into thinking you are moving toward the center when you are most likely headed toward a dead end. Labyrinths are for meditation, reflection and contemplation. For most, it is a personal journey. There are several different types of labyrinths – 11 circuits, 15 circuits, concentric – but all have the same purpose, to aid in personal and spiritual growth. While they are abundant in all parts of the world, these are just a few of them. Links will follow on how you can find a labyrinth near you, if you choose. ********************************************************* A labyrinth is a spiritual journey……but it is a map we can really walk on, blurring the difference between map and world. -Rebecca Solnit, “Wanderlust, A History of Walking” ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: crusaderhistory.wordpress.com) CHARTRES LABYRINTH, CHARTRES, FRANCE Found at the Chartres Cathedral, this rose labyrinth dates back to 1205. It is a single path that curls, turning back and forth on itself within a 40-foot circle. ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: smithsonianmag.com) Photo by Andrew Gurthrie DUNURE CASTLE, SCOTLAND This rock labyrinth dates back to the 13th century. It is not only beside a beach, but in view of the Dunure Castle ruins. ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: www.smithsonianmag.com) THE EDGE, HOGSBACK, SOUTH AFRICA A one-mile long labyrinth located at The Edge Retreat. The town itself is famous for attracting, yogis and yoginis, crystal healers and spiritual seekers. ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: listserve.com) LABYRINTH OF THE BLUE VIRGIN Located off the coast of Sweden on an uninhabited island is this labyrinth. It was already there in the 18th century. It is believed from archeological dating that rituals were held in the nearby caves back to 7,000 BCE. It also has a history of curses, the supernatural and witches. You might find yourself having extreme bad luck if you take one of the stones from the labyrinth site. ********************************************************* With a labyrinth, you make a choice to go in – and once you have chosen, around and around you go. But you always find your way to the center. — Jeff Bridges ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: www.aruba-travelguide.com) ARUBA PEACE LABYRINTH Based on the Chartres model, it is located at the Alto Vista Chapel and on the front gate is a pole with the words, “May Peace Prevail on Earth”. ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: smithsonianmag.com) DAMME PRIORY, DAMME, GERMANY Owned by the Munsterschwarzach Abbey, which also owns another nearby labyrinth, you find yourself walking through a rock path, surrounded by trees in the middle of the woods ********************************************************* I thought of a labyrinth of labyrinths, of one sinuous spreading labyrinth that would encompass the past and the future and in some way involve the stars. — Jorge Luis Borges, “The Garden of Forking Paths” ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: thegreenrevolution.it) REIGNAC SUR INDRE, FRANCE This is the largest garden labyrinth in the world! ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: uncharted101.com) REDSUN LABYRINTH, VICTOR, MONTANA, USA This labyrinth pattern was made with 25 tons of fieldstone! ********************************************************* To enter a labyrinth is to choose to walk a spiritual path. — Reverend Dr. Lauren, Artress Grace Cathedral ********************************************************* (Photo Credit: Susan Morgaine) DUNCAN CONFERENCE CENTER, DELRAY BEACH, FL I was fortunate enough to visit the Duncan Conference Center in FL recently. There are two labyrinths located there. The outdoor one, pictured above, is quiet and peaceful. The indoor one is located within The Schofield Chapel, pictured below, is absolutely gorgeous. (Photo Credit: southfloridafoodandwine.com) ********************************************************* I have found that there are at least three labyrinths near me, which I have plans to visit once it warms up a bit here in New England. If you feel that you would like to find one near you, both of these websites (with which I have absolutely NO connection) will help you find one: www.labyrinthlocator.com www.labyrinthsociety.org *** About the Author: Susan Morgaine\u00a0is a Daughter of the Goddess, Witch, Writer,\u00a0Teacher, Healer,\u00a0and\u00a0Yogini.\u00a0She is a monthly columnist with\u00a0PaganPages.org\u00a0Her writings can be found in The Girl God Anthologies,\u00a0\u201cWhatever Works: Feminists of Faith Speak\u201d\u00a0and\u00a0\u201cJesus, Mohammed and the Goddess\u201d, as well as Mago Publications\u00a0\u201cShe Rises, Volume 2, and \u201cCelebrating Seasons of the Goddess\u201d. She has also been published in\u00a0Jareeda\u00a0and\u00a0SageWoman\u00a0magazines.\u00a0She is a Certified Women\u2019s Empowerment Coach\/Facilitator through\u00a0She is the author of \u201cMy Name is Isis, the Egyptian Goddess\u201d, one in the series of the \u201cMy Name Is\u2026\u2026\u2026\u201d children\u2019s books published by The Girl God Publications.\u00a0A Woman International, founded by Patricia Lynn Reilly. She has long been involved in Goddess Spirituality and Feminism, teaching classes and workshops, including Priestessing Red Tents within MA and RI. She is entering her 20th year teaching Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, being a Certified instructor through the Kundalini Research Institute, as well as being a Reiki Master. She is a member of the Sisterhood of Avalon. She can be found at\u00a0https:\/\/mysticalshores.wordpress.com\/\u00a0and her email is\u00a0MysticalShores@gmail.com For Amazon Information Click Image \u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":212,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"iawp_total_views":1,"footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-16643","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16643","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/212"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=16643"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/16643\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=16643"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=16643"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/paganpages.org\/emagazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=16643"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}