What is a labyrinth?
A labyrinth is not a maze. It is a form of walking meditation.
As you walk the path to the center of the circle it is a time to let go.
In the middle, it is a time to receive, listen and release. You can pose a question, bring a small token to leave behind signifying letting go of it or a symbol of what you are letting go of, or you can just take a moment to be quiet and listen.
As you walk out of the circle on the same path you walked in on it is a time to prepare to take action.
Labyrinths should be be walked quietly and with a sense of presence and openness.
At Big Roots, you are welcome to leave behind what you want and need to. We will honor your token with compassion and grace.
The Labyrinth Society:
Labyrinths are an ancient archetype dating back 4,000 years or more, used symbolically, as a walking meditation,
choreographed dance, or site of rituals and ceremony, among other things. Labyrinths are tools for personal, psychological and spiritual transformation, also thought to enhance right-brain activity. Labyrinths metaphor, sacred geometry, spiritual pilgrimage, religious practice, mindfulness, environmental art, and community building.