Monday, March 30, 2009

Labyrinth Walking


Yesterday I drove up to Everett, WA to walk the Labyrinth that has been constructed in brick at the Wiggums Hollow Park.  I suppose I was hoping for some great spirtual awakening or the answer to all my questions at the very least.  'Cept, I don't have many questions anymore.  I don't have answers either,  and hey, my questions really are so trivial in the broader scheme of things.

Regardless, a Labyrinth "is an ancient symbol that relates to wholeness.  It combines the imagery of the circle and the spiral into a meandering but purposeful path.  The Labyrinth represents a journey to our own center and back again out into the world.  labyrinths have long been used as meditation and prayer tools." (from www.lessons4living.com/labyrinth.htm).  So, ok, I didn't read up on that until just now.  I drove up to Everett to check it out - and hey, it was sunny yesterday - what a treat!

Here's what I learned...at the time it was a surprise (If I'd read up on it before I left I wouldn't have been so surprised.)...that arriving at the center is not the destination, one still needs to get back out.

So, here I've arrived at a new town, but my journey isn't done yet.  Though I've known this, it was made concrete (or brick) yesterday in a rather tangible sense.  It's been rather calming to "see", to "walk", the part that I've not done yet.

This morning I did some self marketing, not the usual "submissions".  It was a nice change of pace to my job search.  Over the weekend I was given the option at two homes to choose from, friends would like to sub-let to me.  It would help them out and I wouldn't be locked in an area until I know it actually works for me.  No need to make a decision until I start working.  Why do they want to show me these things before I'm even ready?

I keep seeing myself getting out of my car going into work.  I keep seeing people coming into my work area, sometimes it's an office, sometimes it's more open than that - always lots of windows.  I am happy in all of this.  I feel the "weight" of work and it feels good to be responsible and contributing.  I keep seeing myself signing over a check for deposit in a bank setting, sometimes at the drive-thru, sometimes in the lobby.  I really like the second home I was shown yesterday...since then I've been seeing my desk and my computer and all that jazz in that home.

Soon, soon I'll be "living the dream".  I love that phrase (giggling).

7 comments:

  1. the usual submissions? interesting

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  2. Sir: Your twist of terms adds a whole new aspect to my job search. What an interesting concept...(smiling....) I see it's time for self-marketing. We'll talk submissions later, eh? hmmmm.
    :-D

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  3. I submit to you (hee hee) that the left coast is going to be very, very good for you.

    Dream on.

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  4. groan!!! I'll be watching my language twice as hard now. (opfh)

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  5. I have never heard of Wiggums Hollow Park until now (thank you for sharing it. I will have to make it a "must see" destination now!)

    You'll do fine, wherever you end up.

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  6. Life really sounds great for ya! Isn't it nice to be in the "zone" for a change? Keep on smiling and enjoying every moment of your beautiful journey! "hugs"

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  7. This visualization will come to pass....

    Good for you.

    I see it too.

    Love,
    Bobby

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