ENJOY WALKING THE SOLAR SYSTEM LABYRINTH IN METEORITE PARK, MURCHISON
“The labyrinth is one of the oldest of symbols;
it depicts the way to the unknown centre,
the mystery of death and rebirth, the risk of the search,
the danger of losing the way, the quest,
the finding and the ability to return.”
Edward Whitmont – ‘The Symbolic Quest’
If you haven’t already seen it or walked it, Murchison’s solar system labyrinth located at the rear of Meteorite Park in Stevenson Street is an interesting place to visit. It is sure to inspire you, as you will see all the planets positioned on the labyrinth at the time the Murchison meteor landed at 10.58am on 28th September 1969. An interpretative sign near the labyrinth’s entrance also tells you more about the planets and the origins of a labyrinth. With summer holidays coming up, this would make an ideal walking activity for families and friends.
A recent working bee saw several members of Murchison & District Historical Society spring-cleaning the surface of the labyrinth, sprucing it up for visitors to enjoy.
Listed below, you will find several hints about walking a labyrinth:
- Walk with intent, not expectation.
- There is no wrong way to walk the labyrinth.
- Find your own pace – simply focus on the path and put one foot in front of the other.
- Pass other walkers when necessary – simply step aside and then rejoin the path.
- You cannot get lost in the labyrinth – if you miss the path you will end up either back in the centre or back at the beginning.
- Use anything that happens in the labyrinth as a metaphor for what is happening in your life.
- Be present in the moment.
(Walking a sacred path by Dr Lauren Artress; The sacred path companion by Dr Lauren Artress; www.veriditas.net www.labyrinthsociety.org )
With the good weather now upon us, we invite you to come along to Meteorite Park and enjoy the experience of walking this unique labyrinth.
Margaret Lock, Secretary, Murchison & District Historical Society
Murchison and District Historical Society Inc. 