Dedicated to peace...
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Earth,
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Earth. Rocks. Wood.
Commonplace.
In fact, there are few things more ordinary in our world than earth,
rocks, and wood.
On May 19th, 2007, in Garden Valley, Idaho, ordinary earth, rocks, and wood
combined with conscious intention became extraordinary building materials
for peace.
During a family
gathering at the Light in the Woods Chapel, twenty-five people built a
Meditation Labyrinth and dedicated a Peace Pole. During the Dedication
Ceremony, one by one, everyone present removed a shovel full of earth for the
Peace Pole and spoke words of peace. It was an emotional experience and
special day for me because after nearly two years of moving through countless
changes, this was the culmination of a vision...a dream come true. With
the assistance of my six siblings and their spouses, several nephews and nieces,
my Aunt and Uncle, three cousins, and a feisty Boxer named JoBe, this acre of
land in the Idaho Mountains was and is forever dedicated to Peace.
Over the past
month I cleared the ground, gathered the rocks for the labyrinth, and carved the
letters of a Peace Prayer (in four languages) into the Peace Pole. Doing
so was a true labor of love, as was the entire building process on May 19th.
In addition to
my family, I felt the spiritual presence of many personal friends and supporters
of Vision Peace Ministries whose dedication to peace helped make this possible.
They are the visionaries, the committed beings who believe creating a more
peaceful world is truly possible. This monument to peace stands because of
their steadfast vision. I am grateful.
Click here for
a Photo Journal of the building of the
Meditation Labyrinth and
Peace Pole Dedication Ceremony
Click here for
photos of the
Light in the
Woods Peace Pole Languages
There are over
200,000 Peace Poles throughout the world. Visit the
Peace Pole Project for
more information and ideas about how you can participate. (If you would
like a hand carved Light in the Woods Peace Pole, please contact me.)
The Light in
the Woods Chapel and Guest Room is now available for weddings, christenings,
special events, and personal retreats. For more information and
availability, call 208-462-2518.
May Peace
Prevail on Earth.
-Rev. Tom
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The Light in the Woods - Garden Valley, ID A Personal
Sanctuary and Retreat
A Place of Peace |
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