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Who Are You Listening To?
When you were born, there was only one Voice. It whispered from inside your heart, and it sang to you of your own divinity. Very quickly the noise of the world began to take great pains to drown out the … Continue reading
Listening: and Silence
One of the reasons I appreciate silence is my acute awareness of how very uncommon it is. I grew up in New York City. There, the opportunity to commune with silence is not just rare, it’s nonexistent. There is a … Continue reading
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Tagged connection, pace, rhythm, silence, UU 4th Principle, UU 7th Principle
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January 22 – The Muses: MLK and Love
I am very much a First Principle kind of girl. Honoring the inherent worth and dignity of every individual is extremely important to me, and I strive to be a living example of this in my own daily life. Accordingly, … Continue reading
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The Muses: Rest, Reflect, and be Inspired
On Saturdays we take a break from the Words in order to rest and reflect, but this month we’re doing things a little differently. In honor of the Muses, we are adding just a little inspiration for your Saturday. It … Continue reading
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The Muses: Honesty
I do not think there is a person on this planet that does not experience some degree of self-doubt at at least one time in their life. Small children, perhaps, but that supreme confidence of the very young is soon … Continue reading
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Tagged art, awareness, Inspiration, self-doubt, UU 1st Principle, UU 4th Principle
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The Muses: Rest, Reflect, and Be Inspired
On Saturdays we take a break from the Words in order to rest and reflect, but this month we’re doing things a little differently. In honor of the Muses, we are adding just a little inspiration for your Saturday. It … Continue reading
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The Muses: Calliope
Music: Song of the Caged Bird, by Lindsey Stirling The Song I heard the song today. The melody so sweet, It has never played So softly before. It is very strange because, Although I cannot feel the cold, I’m being … Continue reading