Life Lessons from My Labyrinth

I learned a lot this week about facing fears and finding strength ...

I’ve got a juicy story for you today—grab a cuppa and settle in, it's a good one with some pretty cool pearls of wisdom thrown in ...

This past week, I finally pulled a project out of my sacred vault—a dream I’ve been holding close for years... creating a labyrinth right here on our property! I’ve been obsessed with labyrinths forever.

 I first came across one at a silent retreat years ago, and that’s where I fell in love with walking meditations and have pretty well done some form of walking meditation every day since. My body just needs to move to quiet my mind, and labyrinths are the perfect way to do that.

If you’re not familiar, a labyrinth is a sacred spiral path that leads you inward. Unlike a maze, which is designed to confuse you, a labyrinth is there to help you find clarity and connection as you follow the winding path to its centre. It's a powerful tool for meditation, reflection, and finding inner peace. And I wanted one for myself—a space for me (plus visitors) to reflect, heal, and connect, right here at our Sanctuary by the Sea.

I’ve been feeling into this idea since we moved in, and I finally decided the time was right. I kind of had an idea of where I’d like the labyrinth to be, but I wanted to be really sure it was in just the right energy spot. For the past couple of months, I’ve been feeling into different parts of the property, using my pendulum to check, and asking for guidance from the divine energies caretaking this space. Once I felt good about the location, John and I staked it out, and I left it for a bit to really sink in before starting construction.

And then last week, creation began! We have a lot of granite outcrops on our property, so I’m using those rocks to create the labyrinth. It’s been super hard work—digging, moving rocks across the property, and laying out the circles. I’ve chosen a 7-circle design, and so far, I’ve laid out 3 of the circles. The next 4 might take a little while as I need some time to rest and recover before the next circles

And wow, I have to say, I’ve gone through a rollercoaster of emotions—emotions that seem to be reflecting the journey of life itself.

There was excitement as I imagined this sacred space finally coming to life. I loved imagining the process of creation, dreaming about the peace it would bring once completed. And then, my old companion, fear showed up. To gather the rocks, I had to dig them out of a spooky area of the property.  You may or may not know, but I have a rotten phobia of snakes, and I found myself facing those fears big time!  The rocks are in what feels like prime snake territory! It freaks me out! I put on my big girl panties, dug up those rocks, and pushed lots of wheelbarrow loads across the property.

It was hard. My body felt weak, and I wanted to give up so many times. Honestly, giving up is something I’ve done before when things got too tough. But this time, I wanted the end result so badly that I pushed through. I huffed, puffed, and hauled those rocks until I had completed 3 of the circles. Feeling physically weak felt like a metaphor for everything I’ve been going through lately—I’ve felt weak, fragile, and far from strong. My body screamed this at me as I lugged those rocks across the property. And even though I didn’t like admitting it, I think I really needed to. Feeling fragile is a new experience for me. But as I kept moving those rocks, a sense of peace started to come over me. It was as though, by admitting my weakness, I began to regain my strength. It felt pretty prophetic!

And you know what? I felt SO proud. I did it on my own (with just a tiny bit of help from John), and I felt the strength that comes from following through. I was proud that I didn’t give up. I was proud that I showed up for myself, even when it was difficult. And I felt the gooey, gushy warmth of John being proud of me, which made it all the sweeter.

This beautiful project has taught me so much already, and it’s only halfway done! Here are a few lessons I’ve learned while creating my labyrinth:

• Sometimes we need to sit with an idea, really feel into it, and let it take root before diving in. Trust your intuition on the right timing.
• Facing our fears is part of the journey. It doesn’t mean the fear magically disappears, but there’s a deep sense of empowerment that comes from moving forward despite it.
• Life will get hard, and we may want to quit. But if we can keep our focus on the bigger vision, the beauty of what we’re creating, we find the strength to keep going.
• Take pride in the small steps. Each rock I laid was part of something bigger. Each little step we take toward our dreams matters.

Maybe you’re facing your own version of this labyrinth—something that feels exciting but daunting at the same time. If you’re wondering whether you can do it, or feeling overwhelmed by the work ahead, I want you to know you’re not alone. The journey is full of twists and turns, and it’s okay to feel wobbly along the way. Just keep coming back to your why and take it one step at a time.

Here are some reflection prompts for when you need a little boost, especially when you feel like you can't quite do that thing you desperately want:

1 Thing to Help You Heal the Past:

• What’s one fear or belief that has held you back before that you’re ready to let go of?

1 Thing to Help You Live in the Present:

• How can you honour and celebrate each small step you’re taking toward your dream today?

1 Thing to Help You Create the Future of Your Dreams: 

• What’s one action you can take this week that will move you one rock closer to your dream?

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from building my labyrinth, it’s that we create our lives one small, determined step at a time. And sometimes, it’s about picking up a rock, moving it forward, and trusting that every bit of effort is worth it.

If you want to experience the labyrinth for yourself, stay tuned—I've got some exciting new ventures coming out of the sacred vault soon.

Until next time, keep walking your path, one step at a time.

Sunshine & great big hugs,