There are many ways to become present to your life. One way is the journey of a labyrinth which is a metaphor for our life's journey. Getting to the center is not the objective. Consciously winding through the unobstructed path from the opening to the center is done in the form of a moving meditation. By walking through the path of the labyrinth it allows your subconscious mind the ability to invite change into your life. By being present to the path before you, your breath deepens, your heartbeat slows and your mind becomes clearer allowing stress to simply dissipate as you gain a greater sense of self.
Labyrinths have been used by many cultures and religions for over 3,500 years. Unlike a maze which is created to trick and block the mind (left brain activity), a labyrinth intends to guide the mind (right brain activity) to connect people to their core energy. This allows for energy to become balanced, blocks to be released and chakras to open. It can be said the labyrinth is an ancient archetypal tool for healing.
A few years ago I had the opportunity to take a workshop exploring the meaning of labyrinths and learning how to lead group labyrinth walks. The most wonderful discovery for me was connecting the shape and purpose of the labyrinth to the levels of energy within the Energy Leadership Index (ELI) in which I am certified. The levels of energy (or consciousness) in the ELI represent your current state of consciousness which is composed of your existing energetic makeup; which encompasses every thought, feeling and emotion you’ve had as well as your actions. Every person has a characteristic level of consciousness that frames, or limits, both the perception of and the response to external reality. And when experiencing moving meditation while winding through a labyrinth, you become acutely aware of your energetic makeup.
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