The Labyrinth As A Walking Meditation

What is a labyrinth? Labyrinths are being used in churches, retreat centers, medical facilities, parks, schools and other outdoor and indoor facilities as it’s popularity is on the rise.

Labyrinths have been around for many thousands of years, yet have regained popularity in recent times. The labyrinths of today are used as a walking meditation. They serve as a tool for spiritual exploration and represent our jou
ey in life.

When most people first hear of a labyrinth, the usual response is that it is a maze. However, the labyrinth is nothing like a maze. A maze has many twists and turns, many exit points and can be confusing. A labyrinth only has one path.

Although there is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth, there are some guidelines that may be beneficial when first entering the labyrinth. This may be a good time to set an intention to release whatever you are ready to let go of…whether it’s a concern, a situation or letting go of the past.

As you begin your walk, you will notice that this path helps to quiet the mind, becoming a mirror for what is going on in our lives and where we are on our jou
ey in life. As the winding course is followed to the center, there is a feeling of reunion, offering a good place for quiet reflection and prayer. As you leave the center, your path brings you back to where you first started. This may be a good time to give gratitude. Upon completion of the walk, jou
aling your thoughts and feelings that came up during the walk may prove beneficial.

This meditative practice can be an effective tool for personal growth and transformation for any age. By it’s design, it can lead you into a place of peace and calm, yet centered and focused, without spending years of practice.

This spiritual path belongs to all cultures and all religions. Pilgrimages were made to Cathedrals such as Chartres, France for those that could not make it to Jerusalem. This ancient labyrinth provided a walking meditation as part of an important spiritual practice for early Christian pilgrims.

Walk the labyrinth with an open mind and an open heart and you can’t help but reap the benefits..

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