{"id":148,"date":"2020-03-12T11:17:51","date_gmt":"2020-03-12T17:17:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/?page_id=148"},"modified":"2020-03-12T11:17:51","modified_gmt":"2020-03-12T17:17:51","slug":"audio-and-text-youth-version-of-labyrinth-meditations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/?page_id=148","title":{"rendered":"Audio and Text &#8211; Youth Version of Labyrinth Meditations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Labyrinth of Peace Meditations for Youth<br \/>\nIntroduction<\/h2>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Entrance-Mix.wav?_=1\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Entrance-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Entrance-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Labyrinth of Peace Sign<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Stone that marks the entrance to the Labyrinth.<br \/>\nYou are about to walk the labyrinth.<br \/>\nTo begin your labyrinth journey, stand on the pathway on the footprint that says, Entrance.<br \/>\nThe Entrance footprint is near the sign that has a drawing of the pathway.<br \/>\nThis is time for you to listen, relax, and experience the labyrinth.<br \/>\nOnce you listen to this introduction, follow the arrows on the path before you to your first site.<br \/>\nEach site, 1 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c 11, has a number on double footprints and a sign post.<br \/>\nStop at each site and listen to its meditation.<br \/>\nEach site has its own unique focus or task.<br \/>\nWhen the soundtrack changes, you are to move to the next site.<br \/>\nWalk slowly as you follow the path.<br \/>\nBreathe deeply and slowly as you walk.<br \/>\nGod walks with you.<br \/>\nStay on the path. Look for the double footprints. Listen to each meditation.<br \/>\nJourney in light; Journey in Hope; Journey in Peace. Go to Site 1.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 1 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Connect with the Earth<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-1-Mix.wav?_=2\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-1-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-1-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>We spend much of life plugged into technology: cell phones, games, computers, T.V.<br \/>\nIt keeps us in touch with people, with information . . . with the world.<br \/>\nBut, it can also get in the way of real connections.<br \/>\nImagine . . . being unplugged . . . completely.<br \/>\nInstead of being connected with others 24\/7,<br \/>\nyou would have time to reconnect with yourself and the earth.<br \/>\nConnect with both you and the earth now.<br \/>\nWhat do you see, hear, feel?<br \/>\nLook at the grasses, trees, birds, rocks.<br \/>\nThe earth has its own rhythm, its own pace.<br \/>\nIts voice is in the wind, in the bird\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s song, in the heartbeat of every creature, including you.<br \/>\nYou are part of the earth\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s heart song.<br \/>\nCan you hear it? Your heart beat?<br \/>\nIt is part of the heartbeat of the earth. You are part of God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s creation.<br \/>\nBefore electricity and technology, we were very connected with the earth.<br \/>\nWhen it was light, we got out of bed, worked, and played often outside.<br \/>\nWhen it was dark, we rested, shared moments from our day, and slept.<br \/>\nWe weren\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t plugged into technology all day.<br \/>\nWe were outside enjoying creation.<br \/>\nLook at the trees, grass, rocks, sunlight, birds \u00e2\u20ac\u201c It is the pulse of Life.<br \/>\nBreathe deeply and slowly as you look at nature all around you.<br \/>\nEmbrace the rhythm of the earth, the rhythm of creation, the slow pulse of life, beating as a single heartbeat \u00e2\u20ac\u201c God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 2 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Let Go of the Busyness<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-3\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-2-Mix.wav?_=3\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-2-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-2-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Life is busy: sports, music, dance, friends, family, school, homework, social media.<br \/>\nWe rush to fit everything and everyone in.<br \/>\nWe try not to disappoint our teachers, coaches, parents, or friends so . . .<br \/>\nWe go harder, faster, longer and stress about outcomes . . . friends, marks, opinions.<br \/>\nLook at the blue column before you . . . all the things swirling around.<br \/>\nThat is the busyness of your life.<br \/>\nLet it go.<br \/>\nSTOP. Be still. Breathe slowly . . . deeply . . . a slow four count as you breathe in . . .<br \/>\nan even slower four count as you release all the air in your lungs.<br \/>\nDo it again . . . and again.<br \/>\nThere is no stress in this moment.<br \/>\nThere are no worries in this moment.<br \/>\nThere is only you and God in this moment.<br \/>\nLook at the time dial in black and gold.<br \/>\nIt is a reminder that this is God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s time.<br \/>\nSlow down. Breathe deeply.<br \/>\nTake time now for you and God.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 3 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Celebrate the Present<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-4\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-3-Mix.wav?_=4\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-3-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-3-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Breathe deeply, slowly.<br \/>\nEach breath is a gift \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a gift of life \u00e2\u20ac\u201c a gift from God who created you.<br \/>\nEach breath reminds you of the gift of the present \u00e2\u20ac\u201c<br \/>\nthe life you have right now, in this moment.<br \/>\nSometimes we lose sight of the present because we are holding on to painful things from the past.<br \/>\nWe still feel the hurt and anger of something someone did or said.<br \/>\nOr we feel guilt because of things we have done.<br \/>\nLiving in the past keeps us from enjoying the present.<br \/>\nIn front of you is an area of small stones.<br \/>\nThe stones represent hurt, anger, and guilt.<br \/>\nPick up a stone from this area.<br \/>\nImagine one of the deepest hurts or concerns you carry.<br \/>\nHold the stone tightly in your hand as you answer the following question:<br \/>\nWhat do you need to let go of to lighten your heart?<br \/>\nName the hurt, the anger, the worry . . .<br \/>\nWalk to the dry stream bed beneath the bridge.<br \/>\nHold the stone over that dry stream bed.<br \/>\nWhen you are ready, let the stone go.<br \/>\nWatch it fall.<br \/>\nImagine your hurt, your anger, your worry falling gently into the hands of God.<br \/>\nImagine giving it over to God . . . completely.<br \/>\nYou are free. It\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s in God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hands.<br \/>\nYou do not need to carry it anymore.<br \/>\nHow does it feel?<br \/>\nWhen you let go of your hurt and anger, God can turn it into forgiveness and peace.<br \/>\nWhen you release those things that have pulled you down,<br \/>\nyou can really celebrate the present with joy.<br \/>\nLike the area with the bridge, you can cross over from barren rocks to colorful trees,<br \/>\nplants, and flowers.<br \/>\nCelebrate the present moment for it is a gift \u00e2\u20ac\u201c that is why it is called the present.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 4 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Seek Meaning<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-5\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-4-Mix.wav?_=5\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-4-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-4-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Life is challenging.<br \/>\nWith all the pressures you face it is easy to get confused about what is good<br \/>\nand what is not so good, what is important and what really does not matter.<br \/>\nLook at the footprints carved into the surface of both stone slabs beside you.<br \/>\nYour life and your choices are like footprints . . .<br \/>\nIf you smile at someone, it makes a difference.<br \/>\nIf you choose to include others instead of leaving them out, it makes a difference.<br \/>\nIf you choose to treat others with kindness even when others do not, it makes a difference.<br \/>\nEach choice you make has an impact on yourself and others.<br \/>\nEach choice is like a footprint carved in stone.<br \/>\nPeople may forget something you said, but they will remember how you made them feel.<br \/>\nWhat footprints do you want to leave on this earth?<br \/>\nWhat are some choices you made that helped people feel good about themselves?<br \/>\nWhat are some choices you have made that hurt people or made them feel bad?<br \/>\nYou make a difference. You leave footprints on people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s hearts.<br \/>\nYou impact people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lives: friends, family, even strangers.<br \/>\nSeek meaning is about making your footprints on this earth positive ones.<br \/>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s about making choices to make others feel good and special.<br \/>\nIt\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s about being the best person you can be \u00e2\u20ac\u201c the person God wants you to be.<br \/>\nThink of how you treat other people.<br \/>\nWhat do you need to change so you do not hurt others?<br \/>\nIf you hurt someone, can you plan now to make it right?<br \/>\nWhat will you do to make a positive difference to people in your world?<br \/>\nHow can you make that happen today? Make a plan to create Your positive footprints.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 5 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Embrace Life<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-6\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-5-Mix.wav?_=6\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-5-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-5-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Trees are amazing!<br \/>\nThey can grow in solid rock and on the sides of mountains.<br \/>\nThey are shaped and formed by each hardship they face.<br \/>\nIntense drought, fierce winds, and solid rock force the roots of the tree to go deeper.<br \/>\nThe trunk of the tree grows stronger.<br \/>\nTrees can withstand incredibly tough conditions yet still grow.<br \/>\nThe tree survives because it embraces all of life, the good and the challenging.<br \/>\nTrees are amazing!<br \/>\nYou can be like the trees.<br \/>\nYou can choose to let tough things that happen ruin your day or pull you down OR<br \/>\nYou can look at how you can learn and grow from those challenges.<br \/>\nTough experiences can help you grow stronger and sink your \u00e2\u20ac\u0153roots\u00e2\u20ac\u009d deeper.<br \/>\nWhat difficult things have you had to deal with:<br \/>\nA bully? An angry parent or teacher?<br \/>\nThe death of someone you loved or a special pet?<br \/>\nA bad mark? Disappointing a friend, parent, coach?<br \/>\nProblems in one of your friendships?<br \/>\nWhat helped you get through that tough experience?<br \/>\nHow has facing that experience made you stronger?<br \/>\nHow has God helped you learn and grow from that experience?<br \/>\nWhat will you do differently next time?<br \/>\nIf the experience helped you learn and grow, then was it really bad?<br \/>\nLook at the tree in front of you \u00e2\u20ac\u201c its deep roots \u00e2\u20ac\u201c its circular branches.<br \/>\nIt has been bent by fierce winds but it did not break.<br \/>\nThat is you.<br \/>\nBad things may happen, but good things can come from them.<br \/>\nCan you think of one example from your life?<br \/>\nYou made it through that. How awesome is that?<br \/>\nYou are stronger than you believe.<br \/>\nAnd God is right there<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 6 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Embrace God<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-7\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-6-Mix.wav?_=7\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-6-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-6-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>God is in you and God is all around you.<br \/>\nGod loves all of you without limits.<br \/>\nGod is that voice inside that celebrates the amazing person you are.<br \/>\nHere, in this space, let your thoughts focus on God.<br \/>\nGod is here with you, in this moment.<br \/>\nGod has been present throughout your life.<br \/>\nRelax in God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s presence, right here, right now.<br \/>\nLet God in . . .<br \/>\nLet go of all worries, all judgements. Be real.<br \/>\nJust be still and focus on this moment.<br \/>\nGod is here. God is all around you. And God loves you.<br \/>\nListen to the voice of God speaking within you.<br \/>\nLook at the images on the gazebo.<br \/>\nLook up at the sky.<br \/>\nLook at the trees that surround you.<br \/>\nLook at your hands.<br \/>\nGod is part of you.<br \/>\nGod is here for you.<br \/>\nSee God. Hear God. Celebrate God. Feel God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s love for you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 7 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c You Affect Others<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-8\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-7-Mix.wav?_=8\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-7-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-7-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Water is essential for life.<br \/>\nWe cannot live without it.<br \/>\nWe cannot live without other people or God either.<br \/>\nWatch as the water falls.<br \/>\nSee the ripples that spread.<br \/>\nImagine that each drop of water that falls is a person who God brought into your life.<br \/>\nHow has knowing you affected that person?<br \/>\nWhat have you done to make them feel special?<br \/>\nHow has God used you to help other people?<br \/>\nMaybe it was something big or maybe it was something small, but you made a difference.<br \/>\nIt may have been something you said or something you did.<br \/>\nIt may have been your friendship.<br \/>\nMaybe it was your willingness to do the right thing when doing the wrong thing might have been easier.<br \/>\nYou affect others.<br \/>\nCelebrate the wonder of creation that is You.<br \/>\nLike water, you, too are essential for life.<br \/>\nGod works through you to touch the lives of others. God always has.<br \/>\nWho have you been a good friend to?<br \/>\nHow have you made a positive difference today? Yesterday? Last week?<br \/>\nWhat will you do to make a positive difference in the lives of people around you?<br \/>\nMake a commitment now to do something that will make God smile and create a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153positive ripple\u00e2\u20ac\u009d in someone\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s life.<br \/>\nAnd thank God for the wonder of YOU.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 8 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c You Do Not Walk Alone<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-9\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-8-Mix.wav?_=9\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-8-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-8-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Follow the footprints that create a pathway between two trees.<br \/>\nNotice that there are two sets \u00e2\u20ac\u201c one is God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s. The other is yours.<br \/>\nIt is a reminder that you do not walk this path of life alone.<br \/>\nThe footprints lead to a bench that celebrates relationships.<br \/>\nBefore you sit, look at the images on the seat.<br \/>\nWhat image do you like best?<br \/>\nWhat reminds you of special people in your life?<br \/>\nLook at the rose bushes, the cement footprints, the bench, the inukshuk.<br \/>\nThese are symbols for people in your life.<br \/>\nThe symbols are reminders that you are not alone.<br \/>\nYou have people in your life who love you.<br \/>\nTake time right now and name some of those people who love you: a parent, guardian, friend, teacher, coach, grandparent, relative . . .<br \/>\nCan you see each of their faces? Try.<br \/>\nImagine a special moment you shared with one of those people.<br \/>\nWhat difference did that moment make for you?<br \/>\nImagine another special moment that you shared with someone else from your list.<br \/>\nFeel the difference that moment, that story makes inside you.<br \/>\nThose are God Moments.<br \/>\nRecall more of those God moments.<br \/>\nYou are not alone. God has put people in your life who love you.<br \/>\nSay thank you to God for those people who love you. You are loved.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 9 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c You Are Light for the World<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-10\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-9-Mix.wav?_=10\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-9-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-9-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>When we were little, we were often afraid of the dark.<br \/>\nOur fears would often get the better of us.<br \/>\nOur imagination would come up with all sorts of bad things that could happen.<br \/>\nAt the beginning of creation God said, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Let there be light.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<br \/>\nDarkness disappeared and there was light.<br \/>\nYou are called to be light for the world.<br \/>\nGod gave you gifts, abilities \u00e2\u20ac\u201c your own inner light.<br \/>\nBeing light for the world means using your gifts and abilities for the good of others and the earth.<br \/>\nYou are light.<br \/>\nAs you look at the light in front of you, think of gifts and abilities you have.<br \/>\nMusic? Sports? Being a friend? Deep faith? Great smile? Kind heart? Good in school?<br \/>\nConcern for the earth? Artist? Leader?<br \/>\nThink of a time when you used one of your gifts and it made a difference.<br \/>\nWho did it help? How?<br \/>\nThat is like being a candle and lighting others. It brightens everything.<br \/>\nWhat can you do to use your gifts even more?<br \/>\nYou are God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s light.<br \/>\nWhat will you do to let your light shine?<br \/>\nIn your school? In your home? In your community? Your world?<br \/>\nMay you continue to light your world with the special person God created in you.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 10 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Celebrate Life\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Little Joys<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-11\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-10-Mix.wav?_=11\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-10-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-10-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Little kids see the world with awe and wonder.<br \/>\nThey stop, look, play, dance and celebrate.<br \/>\nSimple things, like butterflies and frogs, are cause for great excitement.<br \/>\nSmall things become enormous and little things bring great joy.<br \/>\nKids\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 sense of curiosity leads them to stop and explore the wonder of their surroundings . . .<br \/>\nThe ordinary becomes extraordinary.<br \/>\nCelebrate life\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s little joys.<br \/>\nLook at the butterfly, the plants, the metal creatures.<br \/>\nSee the colors, the sense of fun.<br \/>\nLet small things fill you with awe and wonder.<br \/>\nLet them arouse your curiosity about the world around you.<br \/>\nWhat brings you joy?<br \/>\nWhat do you most celebrate?<br \/>\nWhat are the simple things that make life feel special? Name them.<br \/>\nWhat are the small things that are truly \u00e2\u20ac\u0153God moments.\u00e2\u20ac\u009d Recall some of those.<br \/>\nFind something in each day that you can look at with the awe and wonder.<br \/>\nCelebrate those and say, \u00e2\u20ac\u0153YAY GOD!\u00e2\u20ac\u009d<br \/>\nYou will begin to see God everywhere.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Site 11 \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Go in Peace<\/strong><\/p>\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-148-12\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/wav\" src=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-11-Mix.wav?_=12\" \/><a href=\"http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-11-Mix.wav\">http:\/\/www.labyrinthofpeace.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Youth-Site-11-Mix.wav<\/a><\/audio>\n<p>Peace comes from seeing God around us and within us.<br \/>\nSit in the chair.<br \/>\nLook back at the pathway you walked.<br \/>\nReflect on your labyrinth journey:<br \/>\nWhat did you let go of?<br \/>\nWhat people do you celebrate?<br \/>\nWhat are your gifts?<br \/>\nHow do you make a difference in other people\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s lives?<br \/>\nWhat brings you joy?<br \/>\nDid you find God in you, in others, in creation?<br \/>\nLife is filled with God Moments.<br \/>\nSee the dove flying into the sun.<br \/>\nIt flies freely. It is surrounded by light \u00e2\u20ac\u201c God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s light.<br \/>\nMay your spirit be free and may God\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s light surround you.<br \/>\nGo in peace and know that you are not alone.<br \/>\nYou make a difference. And you are loved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Labyrinth of Peace Meditations for Youth Introduction &nbsp; Labyrinth of Peace Sign The Stone that marks the entrance to the Labyrinth. You are about to walk the labyrinth. 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