The following ideas have been suggested by other walkers. Remember please, they are only possibilities… feel free to walk the prayer labyrinth your way.
- Prior to Your Walk - You may find it helpful to sit and relax. You may wish to say a beginning prayer or read some scripture in preparation. Spend a few minutes in transition from the outside world to the real world, where all things are possible through God’s love.
- Walk in Prayer - Many people walk the labyrinth in thoughtful prayer, giving thanks and praise and asking God’s help for themselves and others. Others empty themselves, shedding the confusion and busyness of their minds. The labyrinth allows us to better focus on our relationship to God.
- Walk in Reflection - While walking the prayer labyrinth, you are provided with an excellent space to meditate on a specific care, verse of scripture, a question or a joy.
- Walk in Silent Reflection - As you walk you may wish to let go of all thoughts, feelings and emotions, and enter a sacred space of silence and solitude. When distracting thoughts occur you might use a sacred word or special image to dispel them and return to the inner silence. Be at home in the silence.
- A Body Prayer - Some consider the actual walk on the path to be a prayer in itself. Dance the labyrinth if you feel called. Be spontaneous. Carry a flower, a shell or some symbol of significance to you. Feel free. The act of prayer can become playful and joyous. Many use the center to kneel and seek God’s guidance before beginning the outward path.
- Walk in Community - You do not walk alone. The pilgrimage is a community experience as you meet people coming in, going out, facing you, and joining you in the middle. Participants usually debrief their experiences with others following the walk.