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.

May the guidance of the labryinth help me to find the strength to make the difficult decisions that lie ahead, and may I always remember the following peaceful words: May today there be peace within. May you trust God that you are exactly where you are meant to be. May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith. May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love that has been given to you.... May you be content knowing you are a child of God.... Let this presence settle into your bones, and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance, praise and love. It is there for each and every one of us.
- sk, CA, USA   20 Oct 2009

I get burdened by the seeming impossibility of my task: to create - be a channel for - the deepest most meaningfully beautiful music I can with the gifts God gave me and also to love myself with ease and so to be easily able to love and enjoy those around me and the world itself. At this time I get so depressed as I tell myself I'm not worthy. In the other spiritual season of the year I am grandiose, work well with confidence, but am often impatient and intolerant with my dear one and others and so cause and experience pain there too. I long for the balance I know I can have without medication if I can still my mind, but the compulsion to swirl to almost nauseous giddiness in the whirlwind of empty useless thoughts that drive me to these poles seems insurmountable. I ask for my Teachers to come.
- MI, Sydney, Australia   19 Oct 2009

"But deep inside that darkness a counterwave, a rebellion of joy, stirred. It was a peaceful wave, breaking on the shores of my spirit."-Ben Okri from The Famished Road
- Ca, Louisville, KY   12 Oct 2009

Thank you very much for the guided tour through the labyrinth! It has given hope to me that guilt will no longer block me to learn from former mistakes and experiences. I am grateful for this help! Thank you with love!
- MIO, Germany   10 Oct 2009

This morning was my first labyrinth. I am skeptical. My heartache is for a family member. I read, "The way back is a more peaceful, more patient and happy way to love." I am grateful to begin to believe there is help here.
- Susan, LA   10 Oct 2009

I'm thankful for my many blessings. I have so many friends. Even though I am 63 I'm still learning who I can trust and who I can't, but I am finally beginning to learn....I think. I'm so much more fortunate than so many people and I do try to show understanding and love to everyone I come into contact with. I've been though challenges recently and I ask for prayers, especially in the next few days, because it may be crucial to my future. Thank you with love. Jeannette
- Jeannette, Essex, UK   30 Sep 2009

I have been away from the labyrinth for a few years!!! Now I am back and the walk through the labyrinth gave me new hope for accomplishing my newer goals; I'l like to visit friends in New York City and San Francisco and also visit a friend in Padua, Italy (Palli). . .My T-2 Diabetes is getting better with diet, exercise and medication. Blessings
- Dennis, San Diego   20 Sep 2009

My car broke down , I got it fixed . It broke again and I couldn't afford to fix it .. so I took to walking to work. I slowed down ..saw stars transition into the sunrise in the morning . I noticed spider webs in the sunlight. I stood under mighty weeping willows.I got caught in a cool downpour on a hot day. I made it a practice to say hello to everyone I passed. What began as a forced inconvenience has turned into a saving grace over the last few weeks and for that I am grateful. I need to slow down and get back to " bare bones" existence to be peaceful enough to hear guidance, and slowly the guidance is coming again..
- Mary Beth, Michigan   19 Sep 2009

I've been so sad and tired, so absorbed in my own health issues, I've forgotten all there is to be grateful for. I've forgotten that there are people in the world who are also tired and hurting. Please forgive me, world. I do love you and pray for you, too.
- Mary, Nevada   12 Sep 2009

Have peace and serenity...a ONE who read!
- Sem, Portugal   9 Sep 2009

Confrontation with loved ones is so negative. My head is swimming over my part, and the wrong they caused me. I have been here many times before. It all comes down to forgiveness of them, and forgiveness of myself. My heart was in the right spot. However, the result is not always my desired outcome. Again I am faced with my expectations of others not being fullfilled. Serenity is turning over my need to control outcomes. The beginning of this journey starts with humble prayer.
- Heather Louise, Oregon   8 Sep 2009

"I take my leave and begin something new?" That's what I've been wondering. Should I take my leave and begin something new? I don't even know if something new will begin, and yet in some ways it already has. I also know that something new cannot really begin unless I take my leave. I cannot take my leave without hurting someone, and I fear starting something new will bring me heartache in the end.
- rmb, milwaukee   4 Sep 2009