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Have you ever felt called to visit a place?

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I am one of those cockeyed optimist/dreamer types who always sees the best in people.  When the smoke clears and the mirrors crack, I momentarily lose a little faith.

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After a recent heartache, a friend mentioned the Franciscan Renewal Center in passing.  What better place to restore my dwindled faith than the <strong><a href="http://www.thecasa.org/index.php" target="_blank">Franciscan Renewal Center</a></strong>?

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I was compelled to look the center up on their website and was immediately drawn to <strong><a href="http://www.thecasa.org/about/our-labyrinth" target="_blank">The Labyrinth</a></strong>.  Here is a glimpse of what I found at the site:

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<blockquote><span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #993300;"><strong>"The labyrinth is a path for prayer and meditation. Collect yourself before you start. Sit and rest at one of the benches for a while. Take off your shoes if weather permits. Walking barefoot on sacred ground is a rewarding experience. Think of different people, events, situations, places or things in your life to develop a specific intention as you walk. Get centered."</strong></span></span></blockquote>
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Oh, yes.  This is exactly what I was seeking.  I needed grounding.  I needed centering.  I needed mending.

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That Saturday I drove to the aptly named Paradise Valley, Arizona to visit the Franciscan Renewal Center's Labyrinth.

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I sat on a bench and collected my thoughts.  I set an intention.  I took off my shoes and walked in silent mindfulness.

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I left renewed.

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Have you ever entered a Labyrinth?  If you feel open to it, please share your experience in the comments section below.
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