Why do people walk Labyrinths?
• to relax and feel at peace • to let go of their worries and concerns • to cope with grief and loss • for insight on special problems • for healing of relationships • to open the flow of creativity for vocational discernment • for forgiveness • to express thanksgiving to God for the birth of a new child, recovery from illness, a new beginning, friends or the beauty of the earth • before an operation, marriage, ordination, dealing with a difficult situation or at the time of the death of a close friend • As a means for regular daily prayer: • letting go of worries as you walk in • experiencing God’s presence in the center • giving thanks for people, events and all the blessings of life as you walk out.
