Stroll through a Labyrinth

Meditative Labyrinth Walking

Have you ever walked a labyrinth?  I highly recommend it.  Labyrinths are located all over the world at churches, cathedrals, public gardens, hospitals, and even in people’s own backyards.  The one we take little field trips to 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.

Maze Guidance

As you enter the spiral there are a couple options. If you have a specific question you want guidance on, you can hold it in your thoughts. Otherwise, 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.

Plain curious or intently soul-searching, no matter your reasons for walking labyrinths, it’s a little time well spent on this life journey – just for you.

Labyrinth Symbolism

Another way that labyrinths may come up in two main variances, whether as a waking sign or a symbol in a dream. Sometimes it is an experience. Here, a person walks through a maze or labyrinth, so it may be an indication of what is going on with the person. While other times it is a symbol. In this case, the design of a labyrinth appears and involves no people directly.

When people are involved, consideration as to the mood and atmosphere of the experience is the most important consideration. Is the person lost? Do they emerge from the labyrinth or remain wandering inside? Or, do they seem distressed or panicking? Are they enjoying themselves or walking calmly or with curiosity?

The second consideration involves the appearance of the labyrinth. Is it a pretty design? Is it easily navigated or does it have high walls or many barriers and dead ends?

Possible Messages

• As a dream or meditation experience. It will take some time. This person is working their way through an issue.
• The person feels lost or at a dead end with regard to a current situation. There may be feelings of hopelessness or fear to confront.
• As a design, a sign or message from guide or higher self. Take some time to walk, wander, meditate or relax. It may be a good time to connect to listen for messages and guidance.
• Or, you are on the right path, just keep going as the way or steps unfold for you in divine timing.

Visiting Heather

If you come to visit Heather at her studio, there is a free public labyrinth just across the street. Be sure to ask for the FREE printed guide she has written for her customers and clients before you head over there!

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Through the Blue Door: A Medium’s Guide to Ultra-Sensory Meditation and Journaling. Included is a LABYRINTH meditation that you can use when you walk a labyrinth outdoors, AND an alternate option for “walking” a labyrinth from anywhere you choose.

See the LABYRINTH PRINTABLE to use with your meditation ~ It’s FREE!