Kealaikapiko
Ceremonial Labyrinth
Kealaikapiko a Ceremonial Labyrinth is a 6 circuit 42 feet in diameter. Built with lava rock and red cinder. Built by our family with aloha, with the intent to be used for educational and meditation walks.
The labyrinth is a tool to use in contemplative prayer and meditation. Labyrinths are often confused with mazes. But while a maze has dead ends and blind alleys, the labyrinth has only one path leading both in and out of the center The labyrinth is flat. One can always see the center. The destination is assured, so that the mind can be still and attentive.
Walking in the labyrinth clears the mind and gives us insight into our spiritual journeys. The labyrinth does nothing on its own. It is simply a tool helpful for clearing, manifestation, and prayer. Each walk into and out is unique and has different outcomes for all who enters.
The Labyrinth can offer a time to hold up a particular intention to your Higher Source, or pray for another person. But most often, a labyrinth walk is a time of opening yourself to God without an agenda
Suggestions for Walking the Labyrinth
There is no right way to walk a labyrinth.
You only have to enter and follow the path. However, your walk can encompass a variety of attitudes. It may be joyous (Ho'oli)or somber. It might be thoughtful or prayerful. You may use it as a walking meditation.
Adults are often serious in the labyrinth. Children most often run in and out as fast as they can in a playful manner.
When you walk a labyrinth choose your attitude. Attitude and perspective is everything. Make it serious, prayerful, or playful. Play music or sing. Pray out loud. Walk alone and with a crowd. Notice the sky. Listen to the sounds. Most of all pay attention to your experience.
Some general guidelines for walking a labyrinth are:
1. Focus: Pause and wait at the entrance. Become quiet and centered. Give acknowledgment through a bow, nod, or other gesture and then enter.
2. Experience: Walk purposefully. Observe the process. When you reach the center, stay there and focus several moments. Leave when it seems appropriate. Be attentive on the way out.
3. Exit: Turn and face the entrance. Give an acknowledgement of ending, such as "Amen."
4. Reflect: After walking the labyrinth reflect back on your experience. Use journaling or drawing to capture your experience.
5. Walk with ALOHA.
6. Inspire and Educate: Inspire and educate others to experience the spiritual walk of a labyrinth.
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