Author Archives: Bob Patrick

Can the Heart Win This One?

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Bob Patrick

Are we so disconnected from our own souls that we are unable to recognize the soul within another?   –Lisa Kiel True justice and equity will not happen until we see each other as equals.  –Rita Romero The Words that Lisa … Continue reading →

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A Community of Justice and Equity

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Bob Patrick

Pessimism: We have a problem, but we can’t solve it.Optimism: We have a problem, and we can solve it.Responsibility: We have a problem. Can I help solve it?Initiative: We have a problem. Here’s how I’m solving it.Adam Grant I have … Continue reading →

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Justice and Equity: A Unitarian Ground

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Bob Patrick

Claiming the words “Unitarian Universalist” gives us a LOT to talk about. Today, it’s the Unitarian part that is speaking so loudly to me. I spent twelve years as a practicing Catholic. The Daily Office is a spiritual practice of … Continue reading →

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Knowledge, Access and Respect

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Bob Patrick

We have recently been watching a British drama series at our house filmed in the 1990’s but about a time just after World War II in the early 1950’s. It is set in a small town in Scotland, and centers … Continue reading →

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I Hear You and I’m Here

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Bob Patrick

I found this story written by an unknown author set in the story and with the characters of the well known Winnie the Pooh tale. Winnie the Pooh Was Scared, Unknown Author “Piglet” said Pooh. “Yes,” said Piglet. “I’m scared,” … Continue reading →

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See. Notice. Witness.

Posted on February 12, 2024 by Bob Patrick

There’s a parable that Jesus tells in the Christian gospel of Matthew. For years it left me troubled. This is my summary of that parable, which Jesus said illustrated what the Kingdom of God is like. (NB. One way of … Continue reading →

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Justice and Equity Challenge Me

Posted on February 1, 2024 by Bob Patrick

I am reading a book right now by Jason Drees titled Doing the Impossible. I would describe this book as an exploration of the frames of awareness, mindset and personal action in which we live our lives.  He is helping … Continue reading →

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