Blogging about Faith, Labyrinths, Mental Illness, and More
Reflections by Michael J. Scholtes, Author / Pastor / Speaker
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● Featured Article
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For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the past seven years, I’ve been walking labyrinths throughout the northeastern United States, and blogging about them. To learn more about labyrinths, check out this page…
● Latest Articles
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Labyrinth #96: Finding Freedom, Balance, Clarity
The author reflects on their two decades of walking labyrinths as spiritual tools, sharing experiences from a recent visit to a familiar labyrinth that evoked…
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Labyrinth #95: How Walking Labyrinths Can Unwind Your Mind
For at least twenty years, I have enjoyed walking labyrinths. Labyrinths are maze-like structures that have been used as spiritual tools for centuries. For the…
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Navigating Depression II: My Journey with More Antidepressants
In my last post, I wrote about my history of taking antidepressant medication. I thought it might be helpful for anyone considering whether to go…
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Navigating Depression: My Journey with Antidepressants
I have lived with depression for as long as I can remember. The primary way I’ve dealt with it is talk therapy. I first received…
● About Me
I’m Michael, the author of this blog. I search for meaning through walking labyrinths, through exploring my Christian faith and my experience of depression, through preaching, and through writing about it for you.
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