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Foundations: Lessons
Through a series of events, I have learned that when we feel we have been shaken off our foundation, it is most often ourselves that made the first move. In an earlier reflection here, I called into question my foundations … Continue reading
Foundations: Duty
This year with my senior Latin students, we are studying, reading and discussing in Latin the tradition of Roman virtues. Chief among them is the virtue of pietas. The idea of this virtue is that of “duty,” and while in English … Continue reading
Foundations: Return Again
Return again, Return again, Return to the home of your soul. Return to who you are, Return to what you are, Return to where you are Born and re-born again.* This short, mesmerizing almost chant like hymn is one of … Continue reading
Foundations: By Heart
Five weeks ago, Rev. Jan introduced the Congregation to the Ritual of the Heart Bowl. Briefly, the practice is as follows: Each family receives a heart-shaped bowl (lovingly created by someone in the congregation) to keep near the entrance … Continue reading
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Tagged heart, Love, spiritual practice, UU 1st Principle, UU 3rd Principle
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Foundations: Spring Awakening
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature – the assurance that dawn comes after night, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Earth, environment, faith, seeds, spring, UU 5th Principle, UU 7th Principle
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Foundations: Balance
There is no feeling more solid than feeling balanced. Balance can be literal and physical as in balanced on our feet, balanced in a chair, balanced on a floor or the ground outside. Balance can be mental and psychological, not … Continue reading
Foundations: By Friendship
This past Sunday, we had a great Table Talk service focused on our Seven Principles. During the conversation at our table, I mentioned that I’d been asked before “which is your favorite Principle?” I said that’s like asking the parents … Continue reading