near the end of the rainy season (may-november) in nicaragua, the fruit trees are flourishing and the garden is lush! the abundance of greens from the rain also brings a lot of weed work! in october while volunteering at inanitah, i spent a few afternoons beautifying the labyrinth. 
labyrinths are a form of sacred geometry that symbolize wholeness and clarity. they have been used for about 4,000 years in almost every major religious tradition in the world. in ancient literature, labyrinths were a representation of life’s path, from womb to death. it was intended to be a map or guide through the journey of the soul.
walking through the labyrinth has become one of my favorite forms of meditation. it reminds me of the continuous cycles and transitions in life. through these cycles, it can be challenging to find a sense of ease and stability. during the walking meditation i am able to find a sense of grounding through movement, feeling the earth beneath my toes one step at a time. almost immediately, i become present as i embark on the path of discovery and transformation. then, coming to a place of center – to reflect on what is within. walking back out, i am filled with a sense of expansion and awareness.
typically, labyrinths are described as mazes because it is seen as stepping into the unknown. unlike a maze which can be difficult to navigate, containing numerous openings and dead ends, labyrinths are designed to lead you to the center on a continuous path that brings you back to the beginning in the end. they can easily be made outside in nature with rocks, chalk, rope, drawn in the sand, lit with candles. using labyrinths as a form of meditation can be a healing in terms of problem solving and brings a feeling of peace within change and transition.
