Sunday, July 03, 2011
Labyrinth #6: The Mercy Center – Auburn, CA
As of yesterday, I decided I would visit the labyrinth at The Mercy Center in Auburn. However, I awoke this morning in great resistance. It was already hot at 7:30, I felt physically tired and I wasn’t even sure the retreat would be open to visitors today. (Whine, Whine, Whine) I tried calling the center but no one answered…did I really want to drive all that way and not be able to get in?! I then remembered that today was petal number 6 – Overcoming - and decided I had better get my behind in the car! As I stated already, I had enormous resistance! (Intensity-wise, the feeling was equivalent to the resistance I feel when I think about going back to work on Tuesday! L) I checked-in with myself one more time about driving the 55 miles to Auburn and felt a “yes,” so off I went! I am practicing T-R-U-S-T! (I can spell it so that’s a start!)
The drive to Auburn was smooth and uneventful. When I reached the retreat center and entered the grounds, I almost broke into tears. The feeling of the Mother’s love was so tangible. I felt like I wanted to just sit and soak it in. In moments and places like this, time stops and you experience wholly the love that is Source-Consciousness-God.
I gathered my things and walked up to the retreat office seeing only a couple of people. The sign on the door stated that a “silent” retreat was in progress. I couldn’t find anyone to ask about the labyrinth or to ask permission, so I decided to go ahead and see if I could find it. The grounds are spotted with various statues which depict the Divine Feminine. As I walked, the feeling of love was all around me, saturating my being. I finally saw the labyrinth on the other side of a little bridge surrounded by trees.
Upon reaching the labyrinth, I sat on one of the benches, gathered my thoughts and set my intent. As I circled the labyrinth, I began to cry (This had already happened spontaneously several other times.). The love was so palpable….and The Mother was indeed present. This was an incredible feeling and experience of divine love and grace. I remember saying to myself, “This is what I want to come home to each and every day.
Upon entering the labyrinth, I immediately “saw” the Mother’s blue – outlined in gold. The center was a bordered by a blue circle which contained a symbol like the trinity symbol (related to the vesica piscis) and gold clouds on a blue background – very powerful. The petals were not defined but I “connected” with each one anyway and focused on number six – Overcoming. I knew I had been experiencing the meaning of this petal all day! The temptation to “ignore the call” is too easy and too natural for most of us. We have to be vigilant in fulfilling our desire to remain in alignment and to follow the guidance of our Higher Consciousness. We have to “Overcome” the distractions which are all based in fear. We have to know that facing uncomfortable situations is many times part of our pathway to freedom. In Overcoming these possible destiny blockers, we transcend the façade and find ourselves in Love.
As I made my way out of the labyrinth, I continued to bask in the Mother’s love. I would catch myself “thinking” and quickly remind myself that I don’t need to think – I just needed to TRUST. I don’t need to understand or plan every move. Whatever I need to know, will “drop-in” to my consciousness when it’s needed.
As I left the labyrinth area, I saw a sign for the “Way of the Cross” (Stations of the Cross). I hesitated for a moment and then decided to take the path which disappeared into the trees and foliage. I stopped at each depiction and wrote a sentence or two regarding what the “scene” felt like. When I arrived at station V, I heard a rather loud rustling in the bushes. When I turned around, I saw a several pointed buck about 20 yards away! I checked-in with myself as to which direction to go and found myself heading back toward the entry! When I was outside the area, I asked myself again if perhaps I should have kept going…I got a definite “No.” which was followed by “No need to repeat.” I laughed out loud! Isn’t that the truth!
I went back to the main office but still saw no one to chat with. All I could do was leave a donation and a heart-felt “thank you!” This had been an incredible experience – one I might have missed if I had given in to the trio of distracters I heard from this morning!
Until tomorrow…
Much Love,
Karrie
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