The Yale Divinity School Labyrinth, Ecological Renewal and Spiritual Journeys with Christopher Freimuth

In this episode of 'Jump Start Your Joy,' join Paula in a rich conversation with Christopher Freimuth, a Yale Divinity School student and owner of CF Gardens in New York City. The episode unpacks Chris's journey from his rural upbringing in Connecticut to becoming a professional gardener in New York City, with a focus on the spiritual and ecological significance of gardening. Chris shares how he employs gardening to create ecological habitats and foster a connection to nature for his urban clients, emphasizing a meticulous approach to sourcing materials and plants. In this coversation, we talk about: Christopher Freimuth's journey from rural Connecticut to professional gardening in NYC Gardening as a spiritual and ecological practice Chris's transformative work on the Yale Divinity School Labyrinth The historical, cultural, and inclusive spiritual significance of labyrinths A reflection of the Minotaur's story from a queer perspective, inwhich Chris finds deep meaning in asking why the Minotaur was cast from his family and pushed into the realm of "other" What we can learn from embracing our "inner minotaur" (or those parts of ourselves that feel more difficult to embrace) Navigating life's complexities through the metaphor of a labyrinth Practical ways to cultivate joy and community through public gardening initiatives Resources: CF Gardens website: The Well Gardened Mind by Sue Stuart-Smith Walking a Sacred Path, Rediscovering the Labyrinth as Sacred Practice by Lauren Artress Walking the Labyrinth: A Spiritual and Practical Guide by Sally Welch Join me for the next Compassion Quest retreat, in person at San Damiano Retreat on November 23, 2024. Others:

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The Yale Divinity School Labyrinth, Ecological Renewal and Spiritual Journeys with Christopher Freimuth is an episode from Jump Start Your Joy by Paula Jenkins.

This episode is 49:17 long.

This episode was published on Oct 22, 2024.

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