Walking a meditative labyrinth is a calming, healthy experience. The labyrinth holds open a space when we choose to look inward, to think about, and maybe even to rise above our challenging fears. Creating a walking meditative labyrinth for our town speaks to who we are as neighbors caring for neighbors.
We all feel anxiety. Some of us manage our anxiety well, but many of us suffer. When anxiety is not part of the public conversation, individuals are left with private struggles and self-medication. A walking labyrinth – available to all – offers one way for individuals to reduce their anxiety. Meditative walking is calming, provides gentle exercise, and offers a model for healthy self-care.
Blue Skies RI is leading an effort to bring one or more walking meditative labyrinths to Warren, RI. We host community conversations about the design, the experience, and the behavioral health benefits of walking a meditative labyrinth. Topics, speakers, and times and locations will be posted on local behavioral health websites and on Blue Skies’ pages. Contact us if you are interested in working on this planning effort.