The last few weeks I’ve been leading meditation
walks for patients, caregivers, and employees at the labyrinth on the east side
of the Texas School of Public Health. Drawings
of labyrinths have been found in prehistoric rock art across the globe and have
been used in many of the world’s religions for growth and renewal. Unlike a maze with its twists, turns, false
starts, and dead ends (for some a metaphor for our life journeys), a labyrinths
simple journey frees our minds to relax and search for peace, love, and express
gratitude, hope, and love. Walking a
labyrinth can move us closer to resolving inner conflict or discomfort, and can
still our minds giving us clarity as we walk to the center of our souls.
How have you reflected on 2015, gained and
accepted new life learnings, and prepared yourself for being the best you can
be in 2016? New Year's resolutions or
setting new goals are not enough.
Sharing my labyrinth walks the past few weeks, watching the tears as
others let go, listening to walkers at they talk about the clarity or peace the
walk gave them, renewed my belief in the importance of the quiet space gained
through practices like a labyrinth walk.
On this last day of 2015 take the time to reflect on who you are, where
you are going, and how you will be the best you can be in 2016. Happy New Year!
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