Monday, June 7, 2010

Walking the Labyrinth, literally


Dear Web,

Did I mention that we live next to a Labyrinth in this new house? Yes, it's true. I've always felt a strong connection to Labyrinth, so to discover that the next door neighbor here has a Labyrinth of stones was a true true magical gift. I have walked it often, sometimes with a clear intent and sometimes just to experience the movement/rhythm. And this one was divinated to be located in a grove of trees just outside the main windows of our home. I have found such deep comfort not only in walking this blessed spiritual gift, but also in just looking out across our yard at the curved layout of stones amidst the small grove of trees. I feel transported every time and so connected to the Earth. And safe.

Anyway, today I looked out at Her (I see this energetic Being as She) and noticed that half of Her is eclipsed in shade. This got my attention because I have been spending lots of time with a particular photo of Phoenix where half of his face is eclipsed in shade too. His left eye I can see clearly is wild and alive and intensely present. (I believe this is the first photo I posted.) So, without much explanation to myself, I followed this interest and decided to walk Her and see what it's like to attend to the movement through the light and shade and whatever else showed up.

Walking toward the Labyrinth, right away somebody showed up: the neighbor's dog, Grady. He is a ten year old white golden retriever, as sweet as he is large! As I entered the Labyrinth, Grady began rolling in the grass on his back having a great time! I greeted him with a delightful laugh and encouragement to continue to roll since it felt sooooooo good! I walked on and pretty soon Grady entered the Labyrinth with me (No, not at the formal entrance!) and met me about half way through. We were on adjacent paths. I sat down and spent a good while petting him all over. He settled down in this shady area while I walked on in and out of the sunlight. When I reached the center, Grady was still in his original spot and it was adjacent to the path directly to/from the center. I sat with him here and cried, missing Phoenix's companionship and feeling gratitude for Grady's reassuring company here in the Labyrinth! After a bit, I wound my way back out and at one point...it was really, really, eerie in a good way... Grady got up and walked beside me (in his own path, the one adjacent to me). He did not step out of the stones until I reached the last little bit to my exit and he veered left and exited his own way across stones. It was very very WuWu (aka other-worldly-ish)!

Earlier in the day, my neighbor had told me to pick some of her lettuce because she had so much, so I headed next to her garden which happened to be in the general direction Grady was following his nose now. I picked the lettuce and met Grady in the garden. After redirecting him out, he ambled on and....well, I decided to follow him, following his nose. We had a lovely adventure moving through our yards, getting into the pond and then back to where we started. I decided I needed to come in and attend to my responsibilities so I could get to work on time. Grady, of course, kept following his nose.

So, all of this is to add to this weaving that is happening. I am engaged in Life right now. I am intrigued and interested in this Repair. This is a good place to Be. And I see myself here clearly. For right now. For this moment. I experience myself on the Web. What a miracle. And I send this feeling LOVINGLY and GENTLY to Phoenix. I See it so gently approach in a mist around him. Yes, a mist that smells vaguely like roses.

Blessed be!
Love,
Melissa

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