Spiritual practices are specific intentional activities you do to deepen your relationship with the world around you, help you connect to something beyond yourself and encourages engagement with your inner and true self. Practices do not have to be associated with religion or be hard or complicated. Spiritual practices have meaning and purpose and can influence how you live your life.
Mandala
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Labyrinth
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The term mandala means “sacred circle” or “discoid object” in Sanskrit. The circle is the most common form however, a mandala may also be a square enclosing a circle or a series of circles, a square alone, a circle enclosing an image (such as a star or flower), and a rectangle enclosing a circle. Mandalas are defined in many different ways and are not limited to any of these geometric shapes exclusively.
Mandalas are ancient spiritual and meditative tools that have been found in many cultures across the world. They direct the mind of the observer inward aiding in awareness and centering of the self.
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A labyrinth is a spiral walking course that has a single, winding, unobstructed path from the outside to the center. Unlike a maze that can be confusing, trick the mind and disorienting, a labyrinth calms the mind and relaxes the body. Labyrinths can be used for walking meditation to assist in finding peace and clarity, managing stress, assist with decision making, self-exploration and reflection. Some believe the path of the labyrinth is like the path of life, filled with many twists, turns and encounters with others.
Labyrinths have been used by many cultures throughout history and date back more than 4,000 years. They have been found on every continent in the world except Antarctica.
Middle Tennessee is home to many labyrinths. To locate a labyrinth please visit: Worldwide Labyrinth Locator
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