The real origin of the labyrinths isn’t really known. The first uses of them date back to as long as 4500 years ago. Though they have traveled through many thousands of years, their seven and eleven watt shapes have remained the same. Seven and eleven are two of the holy numbers therefore that’s why they are used in this holy symbol.

Although they do look similar to mazes, they are not. In fact, they are the exact opposite. However, they are similar to spirals. There is only one difference. Labyrinths do have changes in directions. Labyrinths have a center area, and all paths lead to it. Unlike mazes, they are not meant to challenge the mind.

Labyrinths also have early Christian connections. Christian theology believed the entrance of the laby

Pilgrimages of different religions have been a big part of spirituality over a long period of time. For example, Muslims must make at least one visit to Mecca and Christians want to visit Jerusalem. In the medieval times, there were labyrinths that were built in seven different cathedrals due to the fact that it was too dangerous to visit any of these places then. The most well-known pilgrimage labyrinth was the one built in the cathedral at Chartres, France. It is constructed using inlaid marble. It measures forty-two feet in diameter but the total distance covered in the path is a quarter of a mile long. At some time in Chartres cathedral, the labyrinth there was part of Easter rites where the dean would dance his way to the center of it in honor of Christ’s death and resurrection.

Walking a labyrinth can be used in paths of prayer, or as walking meditation. Some walk the labyrinth for deeper meaning of their self while others walk it to relieve stress. There is no wrong or right way to walk it, just like there is no wrong or right way to believe what the purpose of the laby

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