When the path reveals itself, FOLLOW IT
Sheryl Strayed, Author of Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail
Lavender Labyrinth, Cherry Point Farm, Shelby, Michigan
The labyrinth is an ancient spiral pattern which, when walked, is thought to be a spiritual journey, and symbolic of one's path in life. In recent years, labyrinths have undergone a dramatic revival as a meditation, relaxation, and spiritual tool. Unlike a maze, a labyrinth is a continuous circuit and you cannot get lost.
See
Lavender Labyrinth in Kastellaun, Germany
Inspired by Roman Design, the Mazone Labyrinth is made of different types of Bamboo. The Center pyramid hosts a chapel with a gold-plated interior Labirinto Della Masone (The Mason Labyrinth) built by Franco Maria Ricci (1937-2020) In Fontanellato Italy
Chartres Cathedral Labyrinth, Chartres, France
Tofte Labyrinth, Bedfordshire, UK. Labyrinth design origin, Chartres Cathedral
Say
A maze offers many paths and decisions to be made. A labyrinth has just one unambiguous route to the center and back. How do you think the unicursal aspect of the labyrinth helps participants temporarily suspend their so-called left-brain activity—logical thought, analysis, and fact-based planning?
Do
Download a printable finger labyrinth.
Invest in a beautiful Finger Labyrinth from Diana Ng, The Labyrinth Lady.
Walk a Labyrinth (Locate one near you)
Enter the labyrinth and slowly walk the given path. There are no choices to be made. There is only one path. Tap into the emergence of the intuition and imaginative creativity associated with the right brain.
There are infinite focuses you may choose. There is no “right or wrong” way to walk a labyrinth. What you focus on at the time may be determined by where you are in your life and what your questions, concerns, or goals may be at the moment.
It is best to walk the labyrinth with an open heart and mind, asking for that which is for your highest good.
as a kind of prayer.
as a symbolic journey, as mentioned above.
set the intention to receive inspiration, an answer to a question, or a solution to a “problem.”
with the intention to unwind, to let go of a worry or burden of some sort –let it go when you reach the center.
for learning more about yourself and life, by simply being aware of how you walk it and what you observe as you walk it.
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I love walking labyrinths. Early in the pandemic, I started biking to various ones near me, walking them, reflecting, and biking home. It makes me smile to think of the revelations I have every time I walk one. I would enjoy walking through lavender one day. Thanks, Shannon!