Unlike a maze, which befuddles and confuses, a labyrinth is a form of contemplative prayer that takes you on a journey of discovery. The labyrinth’s winding path mimics the road of life, with its unexpected turns. Walking the labyrinth is a miniature pilgrimage that helps us to reflect on our life.
Guidelines for the walk: Clear your mind and become aware of your breath. Allow yourself to find the pace your body wants to go. The path winds throughout and becomes a mirror for where we are in our lives; it touches our sorrows and releases our joys. Walk it with an open mind and an open heart. You may “pass” people or let others step around you, whichever is easiest, at the turns. The path is two-way; those going in will meet those coming out. Do what feels natural when this happens.