Author: Travis Scholl
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830895930
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 243
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One day Travis Scholl discovered a labyrinth in his neighborhood. As he began to walk it, he found this ancient practice offered a much-needed path away from life's demands, allowing him to encounter God in quiet solitude. In this meditative guide, Travis Scholl takes readers on a journey: "The path is always new, because, as a spiritual discipline, the labyrinth is a tool for contemplation, for reflection, for prayer. Underneath the surface, walking the labyrinth is a profound exercise in listening, in active silence, in finding movement and rhythm in the stillnesses underneath and in between every day's noise. Walking the labyrinth is an exercise in finding the voice speaking in whispers underneath the whirlwind of sound." With no end, but only a center, labyrinths become a physical symbol of prayer and our journey with God. Each step unites faith and action as travelers take one step at a time, living each moment in trust and willingness to follow the course set before them. Providing a historical and modern context for this unique spiritual discipline, Scholl weaves his own journey through a labyrinth with the Gospel of Mark's telling of the twists and turns of Jesus' life, providing 40 reflections ideal for daily reading during Lent or any time of the year.
Author: Lauren Artress
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 1101218533
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 240
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Lauren Artress reintroduces the ancient labyrinth, a walking meditation that trancends the limits of still meditation, and shows us the possibilities it brings for renewal and change. 'Walking the Labyrinth' has reemerged today as a metaphor for the spiritual journey and a powerful tool for transformation. This walking meditation is an archetype, a mystical ritual found in all religious traditions. It quiets the mind and opens the soul. Walking a Sacred Path explores the historical origins of this divine imprint and shares the discoveries of modern day seekers. It shows us the potential of the Labyrinth to inspire change and renewal, and serves as a guide to help us develop the higher level of human awareness we need to survive in the twenty-first century.
Author: Patricia Telesco
Publisher: Citadel Press
ISBN: 9780806522173
Category : Labyrinths
Languages : en
Pages : 228
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Discover the use of the labyrinth as a spiritual tool -- used throughout the centuries in many different cultures -- to find meditation, focus, peace, and wholeness. Includes a complete guide to crafting personal labyrinths for spiritual growth, as well as a dictionary of essential symbols and patterns.
Author: Melissa Gayle West
Publisher: Harmony
ISBN: 0767903560
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
Languages : en
Pages : 223
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"Whoever you are, walking the labyrinth has something to offer. If a project is challenging you, walking can get your creative juices flowing. When struggling with grief or anger, or a physical challenge or illness, walking the labyrinth can point the way to healing and wholeness. If you're looking for a way to meditate or pray that engages your body as well as your soul, the labyrinth provides such a path. When you just want reflective time away from a busy life, the labyrinth can offer you time out. The labyrinth holds up a mirror, reflecting back to us not only the light of our finest selves, but also whatever restrains us from shining forth." --From the Introduction Join Melissa Gayle West and thousands of others who are turning to labyrinth walking for quiet meditation and spiritual healing. Exploring the Labyrinth blends the timeless wisdom and meaning derived from labyrinths along with practical advice, divided among three sections: What is a labyrinth and why does it have such astonishing contemporary appeal? You'll be introduced to walking and working with this ancient archetype. Learn to construct a temporary or permanent, indoor or outdoor labyrinth from rocks, rope, canvas, and a wide variety of other materials. Discover specific ways to use the labyrinth for rituals, meaningful celebrations, spiritual growth, healing work, creativity enhancement, and goal setting. With practical advice, spiritual wisdom, and helpful resources, Exploring the Labyrinth is the complete guide to this ancient, transformative tool.
Author: Sally Longley
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780994474803
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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Book Description
A book of guided prayer walks using prayer labyrinths. The New Testament gospel of John is used as a framework. The book is useful for any spiritual director retreat director or individuals interested in spiritual transformation and healing.
Author: Jill Kimberly Hartwell Geoffrion
Publisher: The Pilgrim Press
ISBN: 0829821007
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 149
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Book Description
"Praying the Labyrinth" is a journal that leads readers into a spiritual exercise of self-discovery through a labyrinth, including scripture selections, journaling questions, and poetry, with generous space for personal reflection. It is unique and is the perfect introduction for those preparing for their first journey through the labyrinth as well as a helpful meditative resource for seasoned labyrinth users who seek to bring new and deeper meaning to their spiritual lives.
Author: Lauren Artress
Publisher: Penguin
ISBN: 9781594481819
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Book Description
Lauren Artress reintroduces the ancient labyrinth, a walking meditation that trancends the limits of still meditation, and shows us the possibilities it brings for renewal and change. 'Walking the Labyrinth' has reemerged today as a metaphor for the spiritual journey and a powerful tool for transformation. This walking meditation is an archetype, a mystical ritual found in all religious traditions. It quiets the mind and opens the soul. Walking a Sacred Path explores the historical origins of this divine imprint and shares the discoveries of modern day seekers. It shows us the potential of the Labyrinth to inspire change and renewal, and serves as a guide to help us develop the higher level of human awareness we need to survive in the twenty-first century.
Author: Diana Ng
Publisher: Kada Publishing
ISBN: 9780993937903
Category : Labyrinths
Languages : en
Pages : 122
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Diana Ng, like most people, wants peace and possibilities in today's frantic world. As a mature student, on her journey towards healing from trauma and making a career change, she discovered the labyrinth as a pathway to mindfulness and walking meditation. Diana transforms words into music with her own narrative of how she came to be involved with labyrinths and how she built the first outdoor public labyrinth in the Vancouver metropolitan area, British Columbia, Canada. In an inspiring, powerful, and thought-provoking way, the writer shares other people's personal stories of the amazing effects they experienced walking a labyrinth. Come, meander through the labyrinth with Diana to experience its profound calming and therapeutic benefits. Readers will walk away with a better understanding of the: a) History and meaning of labyrinths b) Process involved in building public and school labyrinths c) Methods of using different types of labyrinths d) Scientific evidence supporting mindfulness and walking meditation e) Transformational stories from those who have walked labyrinths For the uninitiated, reading Diana's book creates an urge to explore the world of labyrinths. For the initiated, it reaffirms the labyrinth's healing and peaceful qualities. Diana is a Registered Nurse with a master's degree in leadership; she worked over twenty years in health promotions and post-secondary education. Currently, she is an award-winning speaker and consultant, encouraging openness, equality, and collaborative leadership in organizations. She is recognized by her community as the Labyrinth Lady.
Author: Sally Welch
Publisher: Canterbury Press
ISBN: 1848253710
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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A labyrinth is a pattern consisting of a single circuitous path that winds into the centre, with no possibility of getting lost, as in a maze, and no dead ends. It is one of the most ancient tools for spiritual growth and development, dating back to medieval Christianity. This book provides a guide for beginner and seasoned explorer alike.
Author: Anne O. Weatherholt
Publisher: Forward Movement
ISBN:
Category : Labyrinths
Languages : en
Pages : 12
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"This guide to the labyrinth explores the ancient roots and Christian meaning of this increasingly popular spiritual tool. Explaining the three stages of the labyrinth journey--releasing, receiving, and returning--it provides themes for reflection and prayers for meditation."--Publisher's website.
