A Beautiful Evening

We were so blessed to have perfect weather once again as we walked and found inner peace on the labyrinth on Thursday June 16th. Following are some photos and comments that truly help to capture the feeling of the evening. It was wonderful as well - to introduce the labyrinth to many people who have never had the experience before!

Peonies grace the focal point on the labyrinth.

Smudging to clear the labyrinth and set our intentions for the walk.

Gathering to listen to short talk about the history of the labyrinth and walking tips.

Walking and finding inner peace on the Carleton Place Community Labyrinth.

Taking time to pause and receive all we need at the centre.

After the walk we collaboratively created a collage with a "finding inner peace" theme.

The completed collage - full of inspirational messages.

I'd like to thank you and Debby for asking the choir to be part of the event. Some of the singers mentioned to me that they had been very moved while singing and watching those walking the labyrinth.  I loved being able to hear your short talk, sing, then walk the labyrinth. The turnout of walkers and singers was fabulous. The weather was magnificent. 

We should make it an annual event. There are no shortage of songs about peace. And we need to sing them whenever possible!

Jennifer Noxon, Choir Director - Rhythm & Song Community Choir

Rhythm & Song Community Choir performing Dona Nobis Pacem during the labyrinth walk.

Native Teachings at "Walk in Peace"

From  5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Thursday June 18th, the Labyrinth Committee will present "Walk in Peace" at the Community Labyrinth in Carleton Place.

With this early evening event, the Committee hopes to focus attention on the need for peace in the world and within ourselves. Labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools and have even been used for bringing peace and reconciliation between individuals in conflict.

"If we can learn to find peace within ourselves, we can bring this peaceful energy into our community and the world." says Phyl Drennan, a volunteer for The Labyrinth Committee of Carleton Place.

Special guests have been invited to address the theme:
Francine Desjardins, Sunflower, Watching Woman of the Bear Clan, will share teachings on peace and the medicine wheel.

Chad Clifford, Blueberry Mountain Flutes (maker) and soundscapes recordist will play his native-style flute during the labyrinth walk.

Bring along a picnic supper, a chair or a blanket, and be prepared to enjoy the gardens and find inspiration from our guest speaker. Participate in the making of the peace walk dream catcher and enjoy a labyrinth walk accompanied by native-style flute music.

All are welcome. Refreshments will be provided.

Carleton Place Community Labyrinth is located beside the Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, at 267 Edmund St.

For more information contact Debby 613-257-1014 or
facebook: /carletonplacecommunitylabyrinth