Sunday was a perfect weather day in Macomb, Illinois. I was able to ride my bike comfortably in short sleeves. I went out to the labyrinth about 7:00 p.m. and the gate was locked, so I parked at the gate and walked in. Shortly after I started my walk, a park district vehicle pulled up, opened the gate and drove in. He waved, I waved, and he turned around and left.
I had not seen any of the feral cats on the property in my two previous visits, but this evening a quiet black cat was hanging around on the labyrinth. I had a good walk in, tears in the center, and a peaceful walk out. It smelled like fresh grass and the sound of evening birds was soothing. It was nice to have this time to myself. The sunset was not as beautiful as Saturday night, but I felt more grounded and at peace after this walk. Just how I imagined the labyrinth would affect me.
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I consider myself a grounded person, not very spiritual, not into the psychic world, but I have always believed there is so much more out there than our minds can comprehend. Our brains contain electrical impulses (I think it's interesting the labyrinth design looks like a drawing of a brain) so if we can send signals through air for tv, radio, phones etc, I find it entirely possible that our brain waves could become part of the electrical world that surrounds us when we die and be capable of communication. Some of us would definitely be more open to that communication and others completely closed off...whether in receiving the messages from those who have passed or in sending them out in a coherent manner when we pass. An open mind is all that is required, and you and Adam certainly shared that in common. I am not trying to downplay the spiritual aspect, but to say that the world beyond does exist and we all have the opportunity to tap into it if we choose. For some it is God, for others a psychic experience, for some like me, a more "scientific" approach, but if you are lucky and believe, you will find your way; like the labyrinth, there is a path and you won't get lost, but the doorway is being open to the idea in whatever form it takes for you. Most of us need words to communicate, but I always thought that you and Adam had a bond that spoke more personally than words--you always had a closeness, even when you were apart or disagreed. Clearly that remains unchanged.
There are 2 wonderful labyrinths at the grace cathedral here in SF. I've walked both once. There certainly is a sense of calm and meditation when walking them. A good place to gather thoughts.
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