WANDERLIGHT Happy Hour: Sacred Sips and Soulful Steps
It’s time to wind down, breathe deep, contemplate life, and connect! Let’s enjoy our “Wanderlight” – the ignited soul within that explores and wanders, using labyrinths as the anchor.
Join Sarah Gish, a Certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator for a leisurely labyrinth walk at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church followed by drinks (mocktails and otherwise!) at the Monarch in Hotel 2 blocks away.
The labyrinth walk and going to the restaurant are self-paced.
There will be guidance and handouts at the walk if you are new to labyrinths. The sun will set around 5:30pm so the labyrinth will be lit up once it does.
Following the walk, everyone is invited to make a “Compassion Fan” to blow the winds of kindness out into the world. Changing our energy and our thoughts adds to the collective consciousness and amplifies our desires for peace. The theme of this year’s “Compassion Week” is SMALL ACTS.BIG CHANGE. The small act of gathering as a community brings about big change. We will nourish ourselves with meditation, sustenance, creativity, and camaraderie -- and will then share that joy with others. An easy gesture to start with is your smile! If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours.
Compassionate Houston is celebrating the 10th anniversary of their annual “Compassion Week,” this year from November 10-16. Special events each day showcase our city’s creativity and share tangible examples of Houston’s compassionate culture. It’s a reminder for all of us, especially now, to make time for empathy and love every single day.
How Do I join?
In-Person at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church at 5501 Main Street
There is plenty of free parking in the St. Paul’s lot at Fannin and Binz Streets or you can park near the Hotel ZaZa at 5701 Main Street.
Let Sarah Gish know on her Facebook event page if you will be joining her program: www.facebook.com/share/1CQZg2rau3
Meet Sarah Gish
Sarah Gish is a Houston-based artist, writer, and cultural connector who founded Gish Creative, a company devoted to igniting lives, championing culture, and creating meaningful connections. A graduate of UT Austin with a BA in Art History, Sarah has lived in the U.S., France, and Japan, where she once worked as a radio DJ.
Her eclectic career includes managing Landmark movie theaters, working in museum education, and writing for publications like Houstonia, CultureMap, and Arts + Culture Texas. She’s also a Certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator, Life Path Coach, and art car creator.
Sarah publishes GISH PICKS: Curated Culture for Kids and Adults, a digital guide to Houston happenings, and leads IGNITE YOUR LIFE!, an art-based initiative honoring her brother Geoff and promoting wellness through creativity. She’s currently writing a book featuring her “12 Ways to Ignite Your Life Daily.”
Website: www.IgniteYourOwnLife.com