&quot;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.&quot;<br>--From the Introduction<br><br>Join Melissa Gayle West and thousands of others who are turning to labyrinth walking for quiet meditation and spiritual healing. <b>Exploring the Labyrinth</b> blends the timeless wisdom and meaning derived from labyrinths along with practical advice, divided among three sections:<br><br> 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.<br><br> Learn to construct a temporary or permanent, indoor or outdoor labyrinth from rocks, rope, canvas, and a wide variety of other materials.<br><br> Discover specific ways to use the labyrinth for rituals, meaningful celebrations, spiritual growth, healing work, creativity enhancement, and goal setting.<br><br>With practical advice, spiritual wisdom, and helpful resources, <b>Exploring the Labyrinth</b> is the complete guide to this ancient, transformative tool.