BJM: Yes, Liz is an amazing woman! She has been part of our meditation group for a long time, since her husband made his transition. She still comes down here to the island and gets out and about and always has such special insight that she shares after each walk - and the poles help her keep her balance in the soft sand.
MAB: BJ, thank you for visiting with us! I hope to meet you in the vibrations on World Labyrinth Day on Saturday, and have a safe trip back to NY!
BJM: Thank you! Have a happy WLD!
The American Cancer Society states that walking labyrinths "may be helpful as a complementary method to decrease stress and create a state of relaxation."
Research conducted by Dr. Herbert Benson at Harvard Medical School's Mind/Body Medical Institute has found that focused walking meditations are highly effective at reducing anxiety and eliciting what Dr. Benson refers to as the relaxation response, which can:
- Lower blood pressure
- Lower breathing rates
- Reduce incidents of chronic pain
- Reduce insomnia
Enjoy your labyrinth walk in good health!
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For more info on Meryl Ann Butler's online labyrinth workshop on Sat. May 2 at 12 noon Eastern, please message her through the OEN messaging system.
Rev. Dr. Lauren Artress is an author, labyrinth builder. founder of Veriditas and a Canon of Grace Cathedral in San Francisco.
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