Others have felt a deepening of self-knowledge and insight, an opening to their inner voice and guidance, a blossoming of creativity. Many describe a quieting of the mind, a deep sense of connection to the divine, an understanding of their purpose, an opening, a strengthening. Most people have a strong sense of walking a sacred path. The most important thing to know is that there is no right or wrong way to walk the labyrinth. Artress encourages people to experience their feelings and inner thoughts without judgment and to move spontaneously in the way that feels right for them in the moment, to find their own rhythm.
Some people walk slowly, some crawl, others skip or dance.
Artress also suggests that people prepare for walking the labyrinth by taking a moment to reflect on where they are in life. It helps to enter with gracious and broad attention, with an open heart and mind. One can choose to ask a question, repeat a mantra or meaningful phrase, ask for help through prayer or simply breathe and walk. The path inward cleanses and quiets us as it leads us toward our center. The center is a place of quiet illumination.