"Anyone who has walked a labyrinth will be familiar with its healing qualities and the experience of reflection; where one is gently encouraged to confront uncomfortable issues, and sometimes, harvest the confidence to heal and move beyond them.
Generally, the labyrinth is a sacred space that provides a safe haven for us to release our painful memories and traumas. Walking each of its winding paths, our feelings rise to the surface, and we are able to detach enough to allow them to flow in to the labyrinth’s receptive energy.
The twists and turns of the paths help to bring into balance the left and right hemispheres of the brain, bringing the physical into balance and encouraging brain synchronicity.
Each walk is different, but generally follows three very distinct influences that manifest in, processing and releasing inhibiting thought patterns, re-aligning with spirit and awakening to our true potential.
We walk in to the labyrinth, our minds slows down and we experience a “letting go”, a releasing of our problems and stresses of the day. At the centre, the point of illumination, we reconnect with Spirit and, as we make our way out again, we begin to feel renewed and become empowered to make the desired changes in our lives.
It is this gift of self-reflection offered by a Labyrinth Walk that encourages us to stretch our horizons, become more aware of our thoughts and practiced responses, and allow ourselves an alternative, and often, more healthy course of action. It is accompanied by increased self-confidence and the opportunity to create the future by healing the past in the present or now moment.
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