Did you know that there is a labyrinth being maintained on Cousins Field? It is free and open to the public to use. Combining a circle with a spiral, a labyrinth is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness, mystery, purpose, and journeying on one's path. The Labyrinth Society says that "[a] labyrinth is a single path or universal tool for personal, psychological and spiritual transformation."
Labyrinth-keeper, Concordian Pam Swing, says this on her website (www.BlueMoonCreativity.com) about the Cousins Field site:
This seven-circuit labyrinth changes with the seasons. In the winter, it is stamped out of snow. The rest of the year, it is painted on the grass.
I began stamping out a labyrinth in the snow in Cousin's Field a few years ago just for fun. It soon started to be walked by friends and neighbors. You would also often see the footprints of dogs and children entering at odd points, following the path for a bit, and then exiting again. In the spring of 2009, I received permission from Concord Natural Resources to trace a labyrinth in the grass at the same spot during the rest of the year. I have been experimenting with using athletic field marking paint, which does not harm the grass. I repaint it when it has faded from mowing and heavy rains.
This labyrinth is open to the public--please contact me if you would like information on how to locate it in the field. Because this labyrinth is dependent on the elements, it may not always be there.
Pam is holding a facilitated labyrinth walk for a small group of women scheduled for December 5 called "Pausing before the holiday rush labyrinth walk". See her site for more info or to register.
Photo Credits: Snowy labyrinth photo courtesy of and by Pam Swing. Other photos courtesy of and by Emily Wheeler. 
