Writing invites me to clarify my thinking, which does help alleviate that feeling of lost mess when I have too many thoughts bouncing around. Writing helps me get them on a page where I can have a good look at them and put them in order. By the end, I feel less of a stranger to myself.
Love this visual of the labyrinth of loneliness. To me, it is a picture of hope- because to engage with, and complete, the labyrinth is to return to the wider world and community within it. Lovely piece of writing.
It’s human fate. The labyrinth is life’s quest for meaning but the only exit is death. In old age Michael Angelo smashed many of his creations screaming,
“What is the meaning of this!”
Perhaps there is no meaning.
For me, I accept stumbling in the dark, enjoy what I find, and hope I don’t run into the Minotaur.
when my son abruptly came home from college during covid, he and i discovered the power of labyrinth walks. the practice gave us space to be ourselves outside of the confines of our home, yet still be safely entwined.
Writing invites me to clarify my thinking, which does help alleviate that feeling of lost mess when I have too many thoughts bouncing around. Writing helps me get them on a page where I can have a good look at them and put them in order. By the end, I feel less of a stranger to myself.
Love this visual of the labyrinth of loneliness. To me, it is a picture of hope- because to engage with, and complete, the labyrinth is to return to the wider world and community within it. Lovely piece of writing.
Aww that’s so kind of you to say, thank you 💕
I’m kind of obsessed with labyrinths, so this was a delight. Thank you, my love.
This makes my heart sing to hear, thank you so much my love 💕
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Likewise, sweetheart 💕
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Wonderful meditation! Really enjoyed the Carl Jung part to bring it all together.
Thank you, so glad you enjoyed it!
It’s human fate. The labyrinth is life’s quest for meaning but the only exit is death. In old age Michael Angelo smashed many of his creations screaming,
“What is the meaning of this!”
Perhaps there is no meaning.
For me, I accept stumbling in the dark, enjoy what I find, and hope I don’t run into the Minotaur.
This is so thought provoking. Thank you.
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I enjoyed the history of labyrinths and especially appreciated the idea that labyrinths can be a mechanism for our personal lives.
Thank you. And yes I very much agree that it does! 👌🏽
when my son abruptly came home from college during covid, he and i discovered the power of labyrinth walks. the practice gave us space to be ourselves outside of the confines of our home, yet still be safely entwined.
Beautiful 🧡
Aww thank you lovely 🥰
So beautifully written...
Thank you so much!
Thank you darling 💕