Walking a Sacred Path Author:Dr. Lauren Artress REDISCOVERING THE LABYRINTH AS A SPIRITUAL TOOL — The author explores the history and significance of the image of the labyrinth and explains how readers can use the ancient imprint in the art of meditation, leading them to new sources of wisdom, change, and renewal. — WALKING A SACRED PATH — Walking a Labyrinth has reemerged today as a metaphor fo... more »r the spiritual journey and a powerful tool for transformation. The walking meditation is an archetype, a mystical ritual found in all religious traditions. It quiets the mind and opens the soul, evoking a feeling of wholeness.
Lauren Artress has re-created the Labyrinth on canvas, modeling it after the sacred design laid in the floor of Chartres Cathedral in the twelfth century. Over the past several years she has introduced the Labyrinth to thousands of men and women, and observed their experiences with its power. They have emerged from their walks with a tremendous sense of peace and possibility.
Artress's book 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 in individuals and communities. Walking a Sacred Path will serve as a guide to help us develop the higher level of human awareness we need to survive in the twenty-first century.« less