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.
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 spring labyrinth walks are scheduled at Emerson in Westwood Hall on April 23, 30 and May 7, from 4:30 – 6:30 pm. Join us to walk a 24-foot canvas labyrinth. Please bring socks or use the shoe covers provided. No need for labyrinth experience. Mary Fehr, Emerson member and Certified Labyrinth Facilitator, will be there to assist. Your walk will take about 30 minutes. Please begin in time to finish by 6:30 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.
From the April 6th Adult Ed session:
Questions? Contact Mary Fehr, Beth Hammer or Kris Taylor at labyrinth@emersonhouston.org.
