For centuries, those on inner or outer pilgrimages in search of enlightenment and a connection to all living things have walked patterns as a way of quieting the ego, focusing the mind, and honoring the lineage of those who have done so in times past. A very significant example of such a pattern is the Labyrinth that is laid in stone on the floor of the cathedral in Chatres, France. The Chatres Labyrinth was laid in 1200 CE, and is a much-loved and much-walked symbol worldwide by those seeking inner peace and outer direction to make a difference in our world.
The Reverend Frannie Hall Kieschnick, co-founder of the progressive Beatitudes Society and one who has worked both joyfully and tirelessly for many years in initiatives such as strengthening interfaith communities and supporting third world initiatives, has generously gifted her personal canvas copy of the Chartres Labyrinth on long-term loan to the Peace and Social Justice Center for use in facilitating a weekly contemplative "Walk for Peace". Canvas being quite heavy, we began working on a way to ferry the Labyrinth to Bozeman via alternative means; a Listeners Personal was placed on KGLT, the local community radio station, for anyone traveling from the San Francisco Bay Area to Bozeman any time over the Thanksgiving holiday, and word-of-mouth went out into the community for anyone making the trip between these two points... As luck would have it, we did indeed find such a person, and the Labyrinth will be making its way to us early next week.
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