The labyrinth is a series of carefully connected concentric lines-a simple yet powerful symbol. The Cretan seven circuit labyrinth is the oldest known on the planet. It is 4000 to 5000 years old.

Labyrinths are usually in the form of a circle with a meandering but purposeful path, from the edge to the center and back out again. Each has only one path, and once we make the choice to enter it, the path becomes a metaphor for our journey through life. The labyrinth is a spiritual tool meant to awaken us to the deep rhythm that unites us to ourselves and to the Light that calls from within. In surrendering to the winding path leading to the center where the truth lies, the labyrinth expresses our need to find our own true path despite impediments and obstacles to our place of healing and wholeness. The Labyrinth is a sacred place and by walking a labyrinth we clear our minds and gain spiritual perspective and an experience of the Divine. The labyrinth is a path of prayer for all people seeking the Divine, regardless of the tradition in which we stand.

The Labyrinth in the Garden of the Beloved is now available by appointment for personal or group walks. Call Peggy Black at 831-335-3145 for details or to make an appointment.