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Monthly Archives: November 2015
Harbor: Rest and Reflect
“What? No Words today?” honked the little elephant. That’s right. On Saturdays, we take a writing break, but we hope that you will look back through this week’s reflections or the month of October and find one that you have not … Continue reading
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Harbor: What are we saving?
The word “harbor” is originally Old English, and it mean lodging, quarters, a safe place to stay. Its Latin equivalent is what expands the idea into water and coastal areas. The Roman portuus was a harbor for ships coming in from sea … Continue reading
Harbor: Developing Conviction
“You have to work at your sense of conviction. . . “ Thanissaro Bhikkhu, “Power of Conviction“ I go out into my world each day knowing that I am a white man, living in the Deep South (born and raised … Continue reading
Harbor: What We’re Built For
“A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for.” ~ John A. Shedd Over the past five years I have seen our congregation do some amazing social justice work. We have become a Welcoming … Continue reading
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Tagged BlackLivesMatter, Racial Equality, safety, social justice, UU 2nd Principle, UU 6th Principle
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Harbor: Safe or Not or Maybe
A few years ago, I was invited to offer a workshop for teachers in the United Kingdom. Because of flight schedules, I had two days at the end of the workshop for free time. I have friends who live in … Continue reading
Harbor: Hope
“I know this rose will open. I know my fear will burn away. I know my heart will unfurl its wings. I know this rose will open.” ~ Mary E. Grigolia This rose burst into bloom two days ago, on … Continue reading
What is a Safe Harbor?
I’ve been sailing all my life now, never harbor or port have I known. The wide universe is the ocean I travel and the earth is my blue boat home.* Today we begin our month long theme of “Safe Harbor.” … Continue reading