Labyrinth Walking

Have you ever walked a labyrinth?  I highly recommend it.  They're located all over the world at churches, cathedrals, public gardens, even in people's own backyards.  The one we took a little field trip to last week for my Light Source class is mowed into a secluded part of the meadow at a woman's farm near here.  It's completely idyllic. 

Labyrinths date back ages in history and are constructed in many different patterns and materials, both indoors and out.  They've long been used for meditation, whether for relaxation or seeking insights and answers to questions.  For adults, walking a labyrinth is often a peaceful, spiritual, serious experience   For children, it's usually a lot more playful and lighthearted.  The labyrinth meditation experience can be surprisingly moving, or energizing, or serene.  It seems to vary from time to time, person to person, and purpose to purpose.

As a relaxing stroll, you may find it works simply for that purpose alone; unwinding, de-stressing and cleansing your energy as you make your way to the center; revitalizing and refreshing your energy as you make your way back out.

If you have a specific question you want guidance on, you can hold on to that in your thoughts as you enter the spiral, or you can simply think "what do I need to know?".  When you reach the center of the labyrinth, some prefer to pause and concentrate to listen for the insights, while others receive their messages as they are walking back out. 

Whether just plain curious or intently soul-searching, no matter your reasons for walking a labyrinth, it's a little time well spent on this journey - just for you. 

To find a labyrinth near you, try Labyrinth Locator online.