The oldest and most universally
known labyrinth existed over 3,500 years ago on the Greek island of Crete.
Now, over three millennia later, walking the labyrinth has become an
astonishingly popular form of spiritual and emotional growth and healing. In
fact, walking the labyrinth has proven itself to be so transformative and
soothing, labyrinths are now being built on school playgrounds, university
campuses, hospital courtyards, and even prison grounds.
Why the sudden surge in popularity? "Walking the labyrinth fulfills six
important contemporary needs," according to author and psychotherapist
Melissa Gayle West: "deepening spirituality; inwardness and connection;
access to intuition and creativity; simplicity; integration of body and
spirit; and intimacy and community." These are tall orders, but West manages
to demystify this powerful process, explaining how it differs from walking a
maze and how readers can make their own labyrinths. The three main sections
cover "Meeting the Labyrinth," "Making the Labyrinth," and "Playing and
Healing with the Labyrinth."
Magical patterning is a very
interesting topic and in typical form Telesco handles the information with
amazing insight and a down-to-earth attitude that runs thru all her books.
She teaches us about the basic differences between mazes, mandalas and
labyrinths then goes on to show you how to effectively use these patterns,
personalize them, and apply them to many processes.
The Native American philosophy
behind the vision of the Medicine Wheel is that all things and beings on the
earth are related and, therefore, must be in harmony for the earth to be
balanced. Dancing with the Wheel teaches you how to apply this philosophy to
your daily life through many practical exercises and ceremonies. Through
Dancing with the Wheel, those familiar with this vision will gain an
increased understanding of the wheel. Those new to the Medicine Wheel will
be ushered into the teachings and technique of what has come to be a source
of comfort and direction for thousands of people around the world. Whether
you are in the middle of the wilderness or the middle of a city, this book
and its exercises will help you center yourself and establish peace with the
earth and other beings.
