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June 22–Listening: The voices of family
Part 1 excerpted from Karen Smith’s homily at the June 19 Service, UUCG As empty-nesters, my husband and I have fewer voices at our house these days. We compensate by playing the radio a lot at our house. It plays … Continue reading
June 21–Listening with all our senses
What does a full moon sound like? What does warm peach cobbler made from fresh peaches sound like? What does a full bush of completely opened gardenia flowers sound like? What does the welcome touch of another human being sound … Continue reading
June 20–Simply by Listening
In his poem, “The Winter of Listening,” David Whyte observes: What is precious inside us does not care to be known by the mind in ways that diminish its presence. What is precious inside of us? To me, this speaks … Continue reading
June 19–Listening: Juneteenth
Listening is one of the easiest and yet, hardest things a human can do. Those who are advanced in listening already know that they have to actively make sure that they are not making the conversation about themselves. When someone … Continue reading
Listening as Prayer
My knee-jerk response to listening is–well–to respond. In other words, unless I come to listening with some real intentionality, I listen “in order to.” I listen in order to respond. I listen in order to come up with a solution. … Continue reading
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
June 14–Listening to my life
I acknowledge that I posted this on Facebook last night. Right now, I have nothing else. Perhaps it will invite you to ponder the loves of your life. Like so many Americans, the last 24 hours have been full of … Continue reading