Confusion/Guidance
Have you ever watched how geese in the sky arrange themselves into the typical “V” of their migration, shifting from apparent confusion into an orderly flight pattern? We don’t understand the signals by which they help each other find their orientation, but they seem to encourage each other like we humans do. An account of how others found guidance can help us find it, too. In this message board you can read such accounts and can help others by writing your own.

Welcome to the Confusion/Guidance message board!
- Daniel, Webmaster   29 Oct 2003

Daniel, I could start off by saying I'm confused about guidance at this message board (chuckle). I've been told and believe from my own experience that everything is an opportunity for (guidance and learning) if I'm paying attention. To use an example from nature, you know how flocks of birds or schools of fish all seem to turn in perfect synchronization as in the geese image you gave? Science has shown that each bird or fish is perfectly attuned to the body language of the birds next to him and will instantly respond to any change in direction or speed. Think dancing and the way two people move together without conscious thought. I think paying attention, mindfulness, sharing with friends and dancing through the moments of the now probably summarizes my thoughts on the matter.
- Zen, USA   31 Oct 2003

the magic of the labyrinth came before i clicked and saw the bird fly and the music began. It was a solitary journey and i so want to take many more solitary journeys.
- i do not know my true name, california   6 Nov 2003

Dear Daniel from the messages i read, i deducct that there is some music in the air — that helps with flying and to keep in tact — unfortunately the melody does not reach me — thanks for the picture Rosemarie
- Rosemarie, Männedorf Switzerland   7 Nov 2003

Hello Daniel, As you know, our area has been traumatized by the recent fires. The losses are beyond words. My Social Work patients and Russian students have lost their homes. Our beloved artist friend James Hubbell has lost his home and studio compound. I am grateful for your ever changing site, which brings smiles and surprises, as well as peace and comfort. I am passing it on to others. Love to you and Brother David. Marla
- Marla, San Diego   7 Nov 2003

I enjoyed my journey on the Labyranth, it helped me to become centered concerning my problem to be dropped at the center. I felt so relaxed on my return journey, and free when I left the Labyranth. Thanks for the opportunity Jim
- JEH, Milwaukie, Oregon   13 Nov 2003

Daniel, I believe that I am to use my gifts and God will lead me. I just need to be doing what I am doing right now, living in the pesent to the fullest, loving God, loving myself, and loving my brothers and sisters.
- RMDB, Texas   16 Nov 2003

Confused about the war? Regardless, we must SUPPORT OUR TROOPS - to help go to: http://www.supportourtroopsiniraq.com The VETERAN, not the preacher, gave us freedom of religion. The VETERAN, not the reporter, gave us freedom of the press. The VETERAN, not the poet, gave us freedom of speech. The VETERAN, not the campus organizer, gave us freedom to assemble. The VETERAN, not the lawyer, gave us the right to a fair trial. The VETERAN, not the politician, gave us the right to vote. The VETERAN, who salutes the Flag, who serves under the Flag, ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. Written by Father Denis Edward O'Brien, USMC - All Gave Some - Some Gave All http://www.danforantiniraq.com
- Daniel Forant, NY   19 Nov 2003

This was my first experience with centering through walking a labyrinth. I entered restless and anxious, pulled in many directions of need. I have come home to myself, to the place of peace and rest in my center -- the place where I am held by God.
- D, WI   21 Nov 2003

This is simply exquisite. I brought to it a small but thorny problem that had me in tailspin. I did not come to an answer. Rather, I was able to let go of all the external voices I was imagining. It is, indeed, a small problem that I had inflated into an overwhelming one. Nor does it have a "right answer" -- either choice will be fine, and I'll make the one that seems best for me.
- Marilyn, San Francisco   23 Nov 2003

I have not done this before today, and what is it that I do? Seek guidance from those whose words I will not hear, eyes I cannot read? Could it be my eyes and what they see, the days of words I did speak, have left me a mere shadow of who I was........... I think. Wisdom has come in these later years, yet seems to serve no purpose as I no longer know what I believe.
- Gianna, Oregon   23 Nov 2003

I just returned to work full time after 3 years of disability due to a mental disorder. The suicidal pain of the past three years has literally turned my hair gray, but has led to the only real spiritual growth of my entire 45 year life! I have learned and internalized so much, and the concept of gratefulness has been central. My problem is the paralysis in my spirit now that I have re-entered the world of "constant motion". I cannot seem to get anything done beyond the moment. If I have no clothes to wear to work, I iron only the one thing I need, fix only tonite's dinner, do the minimum necessary to get thru the next day. Why can't I apply my new, hard-won insights to my new life situation? The labyrinth excercise is helping me to understand; maybe your feedback will further the path to that understanding. Thanks!
- Deb, beautiful Oregon   23 Nov 2003