Laughlin NV and Bullhead City AZ

The windy city of Laughlin Nevada is home to several casinos.  Located on the might Colorado River it is also known for water recreation. 

It also has a few interesting panhandlers.  One of which I had the pleasure of meeting at Nevada Made Marijuana.   He wasn’t asking for money he was asking for flowers...  I had no idea what that was so I had to ask.  It was Weed, he was panhandling for weed.  That is a first for me.     He just wanted me to buy him some flowers.  Which makes me wonder why can’t he go in and buy his own. 

Laughlin also has 9 labyrinths! My favorite shape is definitely square because the center is big enough for 4 people to sit.  

Trinity Turtle Healing Labyrinth Alamogordo New Mexico

Robin, There is no “right” or “wrong” way to walk the labyrinth.

Most times this how I do it, but then there are other ways and reasons I walk a labyrinth as well. It is a personal experience. Sometimes after walking a labyrinth - I walk it again.

Before entering a labyrinth I take time to transition from everyday life to the labyrinth experience. I leave my cell phone and all electronics in my car. Sometimes I remove my shoes and walk barefoot, a traditional sign of respect for a sacred space. I pause, take a deep cleansing breath, focus on letting go of things I want to leave behind and release things that stand in the way of my spiritual journey. I state my intentions quietly, bow my head say, do namaste, then I walk slowly and quietly. This helps slows down my breathing and opens my mind. I use this time to think, meditate, pray... I sometimes I carry prayer beads, I always try to bring a small token of gratitude. It is another way I feel closer to creator. Another way I speak to creator. I don’t focus on the center as the goal, I stay present in each step. It is meditative.

When I reach the center, I usually stand but you can sit, kneel, lie down... This part of the journey is about just being present to your inmost self and the power of creator. I usually say prayers, thank my creator for this life. I will admit I did bring my flute a couple of times. It is here I leave a gift, a small token of thanks. Walking back I am more reflective. When I leave a labyrinth, I stop, say do a namaste. If I have paper on hand (most times I do) I write down what knowledge I have gained. I write down my thoughts, my prayers. Just whatever is in my head.

People of all faiths, spiritual beliefs walk labyrinths. It is a way to give thanks, solve a problem, to seek guidance, to grieve a loss, to get rid of your fears, to pray...

Website that helps find a labyrinths - Labyrinth Locator

Location of this labyrinth Trinity Turtle