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Some of the first strollers take to the Proston Community Labyrinth (Photo: Kath Crane)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 17, 2020<\/strong><\/p>\n

About 50 people gathered in Proston on Saturday to mark the completion of a new community milestone … a labyrinth.<\/p>\n

The circular pathway has been built by volunteers out of deco and pavers near the gully at Lions Park in Rodney Street.<\/p>\n

A sign erected nearby explains the concept:<\/p>\n

The Proston Community Labyrinth aims to be a universal and inclusive sacred space that welcomes all faith traditions …
\n<\/em>Relax, slow down and enjoy the walk.<\/em>
\nSome come with questions –
\n<\/em>Some come to meditate –
\nSome come in times of grief and loss –
\nOthers to slow down and find renewed strength –
\nOr just for fun!<\/em>
\nAs you walk in \u2013 let go<\/em>
\nIn the centre \u2013 rest<\/em>
\nAs you walk out \u2013 Contemplate the insight gained<\/em><\/p>\n

But what exactly is a labyrinth?<\/p>\n

A labyrinth is a circular path which can be used as a walking meditation – or just to have fun.<\/p>\n

There is only one way in and walkers move in the same direction.\u00a0The path moves through a series of curves, ending at the centre.<\/p>\n

It is a tool for reflection, meditation and mindfulness.<\/p>\n

The idea of labyrinths dates back to ancient Crete and Greek myths but the concept has popped up in multiple cultures over the centuries.<\/p>\n

The Proston Labyrinth was the idea of community nurse and local resident Kath Crane but the idea was quickly taken up by other supporters.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Proston Lions Club applied for a grant from the the South Burnett Regional Council to help make the idea a reality.<\/p>\n

Heath Sander, from Sander’s Bobcat and Mini-Excavator Hire, prepared the pad that the labyrinth was built on and Terry Mayne, from Murgon Rotary, donated the pavers.<\/p>\n

2020 South Burnett Australia Day Volunteer of the Year John Power built the structure with the help of other generous volunteers, carefully laying the pavers to make smooth circles.<\/p>\n

Kath Crane joined 2020 Australia Day Proston Local Achiever Linda Rea in officially unveiling the Labyrinth sign.<\/p>\n

Kath said the pathway had been made wide enough to handle a wheelie walker or wheelchair, to help make the facility inclusive for all residents.<\/p>\n

Murgon Catholic Priest Fr Bryan Pipins led the first public walk around the rings.<\/p>\n

He was joined by South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell, Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff and members of the Proston and Murgon communities.<\/p>\n

Kath Crane, Jan Barsby, from Proston Lions; and Crs Campbell and Duff joined Fr Pipins in speaking at the small ceremony.<\/p>\n

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South Burnett Mayor Keith Campbell, Linda Rea, Deputy Mayor Kathy Duff, Kath Crane and John Power\u00a0(Photo: Kath Crane)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Fr Bryan Pipins, from\u00a0St Joseph’s Catholic Parish in Murgon, gave an explanation of walking a Labyrinth\u00a0(Photo: Kath Crane)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The Proston Community Labyrinth is made of deco and carefully laid pavers\u00a0(Photo: Kath Crane)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

[UPDATED with correction]<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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