The Labyrinth of the Soul

The path of life is often winding, yet it leads to a single center.

As we consider the nature of our earthly pilgrimage, let us look upon this Labyrinth original: "labyrinth," a complex maze-like structure often used in churches for symbolic prayer walks. Unlike the confusing mazes of the world that seek to deceive the traveler with dead ends and false turns, this sacred geometry represents a unicursal path—one single, winding way that leads the faithful inevitably toward the heart of the matter.

The Nature of the Diagram

The diagram presented here consists of eleven concentric circles, arranged with such mathematical precision that they mirror the movements of the heavens. It is a sacred geometry The belief that certain geometric shapes and proportions hold spiritual significance intended to focus the wandering mind.

1. The Entrance: One begins at the bottom, humbled by the long journey ahead.
2. The Circuits: The path turns back and forth; just when the traveler believes they are closest to the center, the path leads them to the outermost edge. This teaches us patience and perseverance in our studies and our faith.
3. The Center: The final destination, a place of rest and clarity where the soul may find peace.

He who enters with a heavy heart shall leave with a light spirit.

Note: The observer should trace the path with a finger or a stylus, moving slowly to contemplate the various stages of life. As the ancient proverb says, "By walking, it is solved" original Latin: "Solvitur ambulando". Even when the way seems long and the turns are many, there is no danger of becoming truly lost if one simply follows the path laid out by the Creator.