In times of uncertainty, many of us find our refuge in the garden. Labyrinth gardens go a step further, combining the peaceful beauty of favorite plants with an ancient design that facilitates walking meditation.
“Labyrinths go back 4,000 to 6,000 years,” explained Lars Howlett. A master builder at Discover Labyrinths, he brings labyrinths to people throughout the world. Unlike a maze that creates dead ends, a labyrinth is a series of pathways that take a person on a mindful journey to the center and then back out to the starting point.
“It’s a long, winding path. The labyrinth is trying to take you in a long, convoluted journey. It’s a sacred time and space,” said Howlett. “Stepping into the labyrinth is stepping out of the everyday.”
FIRST STEPS
My introduction to labyrinths began more than 25 years ago when I learned of a new garden
