The Labyrinth
Surrounded by the backdrop of the beautiful Texas Hill Country, the Presbyterian Church of Lake Travis is fortunate to be home to a beautiful Labyrinth for prayer, meditation, and reflection.
Given by the family of Bill and Jackie Wright, it is surrounded by Jackie’s Garden and is open and accessible to all.
What is a Labyrinth?
A labyrinth is a single pathway in which you travel to the center. It is not a maze and there are no dead ends. The path is in view ahead of you, allowing quiet and internal focus. You can travel into the center with questions or concerns, spend time contemplating in the center and then journey out with more clarity. It winds throughout and becomes a mirror for where you are in your life. Walk it with an open mind and open heart.
In the Middle Ages labyrinths were used by Christians for prayer life. A symbol of an actual path to meet God with a clearly defined center (God) and one entrance (birth). Labyrinths were also seen as a pilgrimage where people walk a path to find salvation or enlightenment. They were installed into many cathedrals throughout the world – one of the most famous being the floor labyrinth in Chartres Cathedral, France 1204.
Today labyrinths are used by many faiths and spiritual traditions as a quiet holy space for meditation, insight, self-reflection, and celebration. They are open to all.
Please walk into this holy space with an open mind, open heart and enjoy your spiritual journey.