Labyrinth & Sacred Garden
Millbrook’s labyrinth has served as a place of spiritual insight and renewal for numerous people since its creation in 2002.
A labyrinth is an ancient spiritual tool found in multiple religious traditions. Labyrinths can be found throughout history and in various forms around the world.
Millbrook’s labyrinth is the Chartres design with a single, winding, circuitous path into and out of the center.
A prayer labyrinth is not a maze; there are no tricks and no dead ends. You can use the labyrinth without being anxious. Simply bring an open heart and mind for prayer and meditation.
Walking the Labyrinth
The Journey
The winding path of the labyrinth is a metaphor of life’s journey with its many twists and turns. It also symbolizes a pilgrim’s walk with God. The labyrinth experience is different each time one walks. Often people find peace, solace, release and a deep sense of joy as they meditate and pray on the labyrinth.
The Process
Sometimes it is helpful to think about your walk as having three parts.
RELEASING is the walk toward the center, letting go of the details of life, shedding thoughts and emotions. It empties and quiets the mind.
RECEIVING is when you reach the center. It is a place of meditation and prayer. Receive what is there for you.
RETURNING is the walk out which empowers you to take what you have received and move back into the world, replenished and directed. There is no need to rush your walk. A typical walk usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
The Fellowship
Individuals or small groups of 3 – 4 may walk MBC’s labyrinth at any time. When walked with a community of people, the walk is a shared journey which can be unifying and empowering. If you would like to bring a larger group, please call the church office at 919-876-1519 to reserve a time. The labyrinth is easily accessible to wheelchairs, walkers, and crutches. For those who do not wish to walk, benches are provided in the garden area for reflection and meditation.
Gardening Day
Join us the first Saturday of each month. Email us for details.
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