The Labyrinth Project
Sponsored by the Psychology
Department
& the
Depth Psychology MA Program
The labyrinth is an ancient earth-based tool for walking
meditation. Participants follow a winding path that leads to the center;
and then follow that path outwards again to the beginning. The path of
the labyrinth reflects the winding path we all encounter on our own life’s
journey; and its center reflects our own inner center within. Labyrinths
are ancient tools used for body-mind centering, calmness, and focused
awareness. Walkers report increased clarity, reduction of stress, and
greater calmness after walking the labyrinth.
The Labyrinth Project was
initiated by an alumnus of the Depth Psychology MA program whose vision
was to see a labyrinth at Sonoma State. The Project is sponsored by the
Psychology Department and the Depth Psychology MA Program. The projected
site for the labyrinth is on the gently sloping land between Salazar Hall
and the PE Building; it's a very lovely and quiet site fitting for the
meditative walking of the labyrinth.
The Labyrinth Project held
an afternoon benefit at Zebulon’s Lounge in Petaluma on Sunday, April
24, 2005 as the kick-off event for our fund-raising. We thank our generous
donors, attendees, musicians, and caterers for their support of this event.
Glittering piano and bass were provided by the Casey Cameron Duo; hors
d'oeuvres by Preferred Sonoma Caterers. We give special thanks to Trevor
Cole, the talented owner of Zebulon's; and Jake Kaminker, the maestro
organizer of the event. The afternoon was marked by spirit, conviviality,
and heart: we thank our community for their givingness, may blessings
return thousandfold.
If you would like to contribute
to the fund to make this vision possible, contact Laurel McCabe at 707
664 2130; or email; or mail
a contribution payable to the SSU Academic Foundation (Memo: The Labyrinth
Project) to:
The Labyrinth Project
Sonoma State University
Department of Psychology
1801 E. Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park CA 94928
All donations are charitable
contributions and are tax-deductible
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