The synod resource center lends out a prayer labyrinth that can be used for a variety of experiences and situations. Douglas Warner, a yoga and meditation teacher who is also founder of Warner Healing Guidance (www.WarnerHealingGuidance.com) recently borrowed the prayer labyrinth as part of his work of meditation and wholeness. He reflects below on the practice of walking a labyrinth and shares about his work.
The root cause of our constantly escalating stress and suffering is lack of connection to ourselves, others, and the Divine. To alleviate this suffering, and fulfill my life mission, I created The P.A.T.H., standing for Pause, Assess, Take action, and Heal. It is a simple four-step meditation process that teaches you to connect with your Divine Self, objectively assess your greatest imbalance, body, mind, or life situation. It then provides the meditation tools needed to create balance and heal from the stress and suffering.
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P.A.T.H. on Labyrinth walks as well, for students as a preparatory, contemplative process for formulating an intention or question in relation to their loudest imbalance. With these in mind, they walk the Labyrinth better prepared to open the connection to their Divine Self, listen more attentively for answers and take balancing action more effectively. The feedback from students has been overwhelming.
P.A.T.H. on Labyrinth walks as well, for students as a preparatory, contemplative process for formulating an intention or question in relation to their loudest imbalance. With these in mind, they walk the Labyrinth better prepared to open the connection to their Divine Self, listen more attentively for answers and take balancing action more effectively. The feedback from students has been overwhelming.Combined with the Labyrinth, The P.A.T.H. provides a “quickening” to open the mind and heart, whether it is to heal old wounds, find forgiveness, or illuminate one’s life purpose.
You can learn more about the P.A.T.H. approach to wholeness or get in touch with Douglas Warner through his web site. He is available to share more about this 4-step meditation process with your community.
