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Everything I Need to Know About Joy I Learned From Hosting a Slumber Party
Adopting as a first-time parent feels a lot like jumping into the deep end of the poolwithout knowing how to swim. Sure, we’ve taken classes on swimming theory, had lotsof conversations about how we might swim if we were to … Continue reading
The Existence of Light
Joy – flighty, jumpy, startling thing that it is – often finds its true voice within its opposite… as a bright, insistent spasm of defiance within the darkness of the world. Nick Cave I read the headlines, and I am … Continue reading
Everybody Rejoice!
Over the past few weeks, the Covenant Choir at UUCG has been practicing the anthem, “Everybody Rejoice!” from the musical “The Wiz” for the Easter Sunday/Earth Day and Flower Ceremony service. This year we have an interesting blend of faith … Continue reading
Playing Our Music
There is a British television show called The Repair Shop. This is a place where people bring old family heirlooms, often long forgotten, or damaged, or neglected, in hopes that the craftspeople in the shop can restore the item to … Continue reading
I Find Joy
What is Joy?Gosh I’ve been pondering this question for 11 days now. Reading all the reflections on Words of Wisdom, listening to joyful music, taking joyful moments, even going on UUredit and asking others what small things they enjoy and … Continue reading
The Little Things
If you’ve been around me long enough you know that Bob and I have a retirement baby of our own. Her name is Millie and she is a hound mix of some sort. She came to us on the very … Continue reading
The Practice of Joy: YouTube
I don’t typically consider my adventures online as a spiritual practice, however when it comes to practicing joy in times of sorrow or frustration, YouTube is one of my go-to resources. I have discovered several new genres of music and … Continue reading