Labyrinths have been used around the world for thousands of years for meditation, relaxation, and spiritual practice. The labyrinth is a place where we can find peace, stillness, insight, and relaxation. Walking a labyrinth is a beautiful form of meditation.
Emerson is offering a variety of upcoming labyrinth activities. Emerson is creating a new labyrinth-walking group, which will visit one of Houston’s many wonderful labyrinths approximately once each quarter, as well as host on-site walks at Emerson.
Setting the stage, Emersonian Mary Fehr, a Certified Labyrinth Facilitator, will present an introduction to labyrinth-walking during the adult education session on Sunday, April 6, at 10 am (in person or online at https://emersonhouston.org/AdultLearners ). She’ll explore the 4,000-year history of the labyrinth and its use today as a form of meditation, contemplation, and relaxation.
Meanwhile, mark your calendar for Emerson’s not-quite-on-the equinox celebration of Spring.. On April 12, we’ll meet at 9:30 am at Faith Lutheran Church, 4600 Bellaire Blvd., (just east of 610) for our inaugural walk, followed by a casual lunch (optional) in the area.
Three more spring walks are scheduled on-site at Emerson in Westwood Hall on April 23, 30 and May 7, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Remember to bring socks (no bare feet on the canvas labyrinth). In order to complete your walk by 6 pm, we suggest begin your walk no later than 5:30 pm.
In the meantime, if you want to learn more about labyrinth walking, the Emerson bookstore has copies of Walking the Sacred Path and The Sacred Path Companion, both by Lauren Artress, and The Way of the Labyrinth by Helen Curry. These books provide helpful insights on this ancient and powerful form of personal meditation and transformation.
Questions? Contact Mary Fehr, Beth Hammer or Kris Taylor at labyrinth@emersonhouston.org.
