Originally I thought to carve “Vancouver Public Labyrinth” into this same log.
Perhaps “LOVE Everyone” is the message that belonged here all along . . .
Originally I thought to carve “Vancouver Public Labyrinth” into this same log.
Perhaps “LOVE Everyone” is the message that belonged here all along . . .
“Walked to the Labyrinth,
Walked the Labyrinth and back with @tillie.king today.
This is the farthest I’ve walked in quite some time.
Today was a perfect day for contemplation with the sun playing with the clouds and rain,
The reflections of high tide and the perfect graffiti at the Labyrinth.”
“Sunday,
We came across this cool little Labyrinth stone circle by False Creek.
Intrigued by one of my friend’s friend explanation of how it is meant as a reflective meditative journey/walk to contemplate and to feel,
We of course had to try this fun little exercise out.
The 3 of us tried it.
I was surprise – it worked.
The 3 of us came to the exit with very different thoughts and emotions invoked:
- a sense of peace with decisions made,
- an openness to what the world is offering followed by noticing three simple words ‘Love is Everywhere’ etched on a log ahead,
- and oddly the rush of anxiousness wondering when am I going to get the heck out of this circle.
Perhaps it is the slowing down to realize how far we’ve come along.
Perhaps it highlighted the present moment.
Perhaps it is the unknown of how many more turns before I get there;
I should embrace the unknown a little bit, lol.
Fast forward.
Today I did the grouse grind after work.
My mind was only focused on the goal at top.
There was no musing, only pushing myself harder, faster, stronger – feeling my legs and my lungs.
The circle, the grind, and the musing!
Try it, if not for the musing, for the curiosity.
It’s good to slow down once in a while 🙂 “
During the Pandemic,
Many have been waiting for Barber Shops and Hair Salons to re-open.
People need haircuts.
Likewise,
The Vancouver Public Labyrinth has been in need of a Grass Cut.
Today was that day . . .
Grateful to The City of Vancouver / Vancouver Parks Board staff for carefully cutting overgrown grass around the Vancouver Public Labyrinth !
Even though I wasn’t able to walk my Vancouver Public Labyrinth on this Pandemic Summer Solstice,
Grateful to see that at least one Vancouverite did . . .
It’s that time of year when the grass grows tall and the rocks outlining the design are almost hidden from view, yet the Path of The Labyrinth remains well worn, and The Centre is visible.
My Friend and Brother in Islam, Jeremy, on this Friday, Direct Messaged this photograph of him standing inside The Centre of Vancouver Public Labyrinth.
Time of year when Grass grows tall,
Stones outlining my design are almost hidden from view,
As
Jeremy stands inside The Centre of The Vancouver Public Labyrinth.https://t.co/15vtARhVzB
| #Vancouver🏙️#Labyrinths🍥#OlympicVillage
#HabitatIsland #HingePark #falsecreekseawall pic.twitter.com/PrIa0LXAS8— HïMY SYeD 🍥 City of Labyrinths Project (@LabyrinthsDOTca) May 30, 2020
The south east quadrant of the Vancouver Public Labyrinth dips just enough to allow rainwater to pool into puddle nurturing tall grass . . .
You can still make out the path.
It follows where the grass grew tall around the rocks and stones which outline the Labyrinth . . .
Nature nurturing a Hedge Maze from within my Stone Labyrinth ?
Little hard to see the path,
Yet my stone Ambleside Park Labyrinth in West Vancouver is still there,
For both dogs and their owners to walk . . .
Grass has overgrown, yet look closely and you can see some of the stones peeking up above revealing outline and path of my Vancouver Public Labyrinth . . .
I made this Labyrinth, originally it was a different design.
Happy to see it’s still there and still appreciated . . .
“This is a stone Labyrinth that is at Ambleside Beach. It is a simple one yet very powerful. Labyrinths are sacred geometries that can help you to shift and transcend. Here’s how they work……
Before entering you set your intention of what you desire. It could be to feel more peace in your life, let go of a situation that’s bothering you, be grateful, get a new job. The list is endless. It’s whatever you want to work on.❤️
You focus on your intention as you walk thru the labyrinth, paying close attention to your thoughts and feelings! Letting them go as you walk. Keep focusing on your intention until you get into the middle. Relax there for as long as you wish to❤️
Now it’s time to walk back out. As you are walking notice your thoughts and feelings🌹. These are keys🌟🌟🌟
I always feel lighter, freer and just happier.🙏 Labyrinths are all over – this one is at Ambleside Beach on the north shore in Vancouver. Check them out – there surely will be one in your city. ❤️🙏”
“I had the privilege of attending the “Crossing the Threshold” weekend from Birthing from Within in Vancouver.
I am in love with their philosophy and approach and I couldn’t be happier I attended.
As a First Nations woman and physician, it isn’t easy to ever feel fully “at home” in any type of training I attend, but this one had all the feels.
It informs not only how I work with birthing families, but my entire way of practicing medicine and being a human.
I was blown away by the weekend and the amount of reflection, compassion, and transformation they packed into such a short period of time.
I am standing in the middle of this Labyrinth in this photo, and I have loved learning more about the symbolism of this ancient path.
The First Nations Health Authority generously sponsored my attendance to this training without question.
It is serendipitous and perfect everything came together for me to attend, as it is exactly what my soul needed in this moment. 🌀🌱✨”
“Have you seen the cool new markings in Mahon Park?
“We’ve installed our very first Labyrinth.
“Over the next few weeks, the grass will grow, highlighting the circular paths.
“The Cascadia Society will be using it as a therapy tool, but it’s there for all to enjoy.
Grass around the stone outline of my Vancouver Public Labyrinth has grown tall.
It you didn’t already know there was a Labyrinth here, looking towards it from False Creek Seawall pedestrian path way, you’d miss it entirely.
Nevertheless, a few stones are peeking through the grass hinting it’s still here . . .
An overdue Maintenance Visit to this Stone Labyrinth I made last year in Ambleside Park in West Vancouver . . . is due . . .