Labyrinth at Eaton Park, San Carlos.

Hike up to Contemplate

Stairs of Eaton Park, San Carlos.

We did pick the easy route, parking on the highest spot for Eaton Park in San Carlos. But if you are feeling adventurous, and in great shape, you might want to start with 72 stairs and climb your way up to this amazing view point.

Views of San Francisco at Eaton Park, San Carlos.

On a clear day you can see San Francisco!

Labyrinth at Eaton Park, San Carlos.

With a view like this it is hard to focus on the labyrinth in front and look down to follow the path. Nevertheless, this too is very satisfying. Start with a specific question or just follow the path and see where it leads your thoughts. For more ideas on where to find labyrinths in the Bay Area, you can click on the article:

Follow the spiral/spiritual path

A great viewpoint in San Carlos.

Would you walk the labyrinth or just enjoy the view?


Labyrinth

Follow the spiral/spiritual path

Walking a labyrinth is a tool for meditation and problem solving. One foot in front of the next in an ever bending path. It is hard to explain but it helps you focus, helps you find the answers within you.

When I explored my first labyrinth, I started with making photos of it. Someone from the church came out, took a look at me and said: “Oh, you are admiring it!”  “Yes,” I replied “and I’m gonna walk it too!”

It is both the beauty of the shape as well as a humble, meditative experience. I love that there are so many different labyrinth around, ones with a grassy path, concrete, sand or brick.  The labyrinth locator web site can help find one near you.

The Modern Labyrinth Movement was founded at Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Here are two labyrinths, one inside, one outside, with interesting programs like: yoga in the labyrinth, and candlelit walks.

Entrance to the labyrinth of the Grace Lutheran Church in Palo AltoA copy of the Grace Cathedral labyrinth, which is itself a replica of the Chartres Cathedral labyrinth in Chartres, France,  can be found outside of the Grace Lutheran Church in Palo Alto.

So, how do you walk a labyrinth?

There are many ways to walk a labyrinth. Will it be a playful, spiritual, or meditative journey?

For example: Take a few deep breaths, enter with a question. The first step in sets the pace for your walk. When you reach the center, stay there as long as you like; listen intuitively for the answer to your question, then walk out again.

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Have you ever walked a labyrinth?

Here are a few labyrinths in Silicon Valley:

Labyrinth of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo AltoUnitarian Universalist Church of Palo Alto
505 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto

 

 

Labyrinth of the Grace Lutheran Church of Palo AltoGrace Lutheran Church
3149 Waverley St
Palo Alto

 

 

Labyrinth of First Congregational Church Palo AltoFirst Congregational Church
1985 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto

 

 

Labyrinth of St John's Lutheran Church in SunnyvaleSt John’s Lutheran Church
581-583 E. Fremont
Sunnyvale

 

 

Labyrinth of St Thomas' Episcopal Church of SunnyvaleSt Thomas’ Episcopal Church
231 Sunset Avenue
Sunnyvale