A conflict resolution Labyrinth walk? Yes of course! Shared a creative afternoon yesterday exploring why early communities (pre-religion) would have walked a labyrinth. A hot question on the minds of the participants as the day started and answered only after a guided and experiential journey of labyrinth patterns. An answer was not given in the traditional teaching way, but integrated through a personal exploration, in the safety of a group. An experience that started with strangers (disconnected from each other) and ended in a calm, centered, meaningful and grounded group connection. As the underlying intention was to answer this community question they had a growing realization of the power of walking this pattern before meetings. The purpose: to have the participants walk it together prior to the business meeting to reintegrate community and expand acceptance of each others differences through the pattern of movement. This is what I describe as Green Behavior and love the implications. Can you imagine different outcomes with exploring labyrinth walks for conflict resolution?
A pattern of movement for conflict resolution process?
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How do you handle blocks along your path?
- Do you always step aside letting others pass you?
- Are you the one that blocks the path and ensures others have to step around you?
- Or do you switch back and forth? First moving out of the way and then becoming the blocker?
- How do you know when to lead and when to follow?
Personal Leadership
These are a few questions that you will answer at the Labyrinth Workshop this coming Saturday! Find out more
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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement since 2000
15th Annual TSL Labyrinth Gathering Vcr Island – Victoria Event Organizer
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Value of the week:
Take a moment to reflect upon walking up to your front door. In your imagination notice the environment on the walk up to your front door. As you turn the key and begin to enter notice any shifts inside. What feelings arise? Do you go from a sense of being rushed into a quieting state of peace, relaxation and groundedness? If not, why not? What is happening in your home that is not supporting you in this way?
Now imagine not having a home. What feelings come up? Do you take your home for granted? Do you have a love/hate relationships with your home?
Consider all the above and the consequences of how this may affect your health and well-being.
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by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement since 2000
This weeks consideration is a value for basic survival:
What is your relationship with food? Reflect on how you personally feel about your diet. Consider if you find the textures, colors and tastes pleasurable to your senses. If not, what might the cause be? Reflect upon whether you may be taking food for granted or if you have a deep appreciation for food.
It is only when we have an inner appreciation for our food that we will connect to giving from the heart to others with less than ourselves without guilt, shame or resentment. Renee, June ’14
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©by Renee Lindstrom, GCFP, May, 2014
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Communication & Empathy Coach since 2004, Art of Placement since 2000
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