A labyrinth is not the same as a maze. It has a single passage to the center and back out, which is known as unicursal (one line). The labyrinth represents a trip to a specific destination (such as a pilgrimage to a sacred location) or the path through life from birth through spiritual enlightenment to death. The traveler uses the Labyrinth to reflect on personal issues such as pain, guilt, and fears and comes to understand them more deeply. Labyrinths are found in many cultures around the world. Some believe they have magical powers because of this connection with spirituality. They are often built as part of a larger structure such as a church or monastery. People use spiritual labryinths to go on journeys, process grief, and process past lives. The design of these journeys is up to the user themselves. There are no right or wrong paths through them, only your own understanding of what you experience. Some people make their own labryinth designs using paper or cardboard. Others use software programs like Google Earth to create virtual ones. No matter how you create them, once you start walking in the labyrinth you can't turn back until it is time to return home. This is why some people call them "journey maps." Spiritual labryinths are useful tools for moving forward on your journey toward self-awareness.