Category Archives: The Muses
The Muses: What I am living for–Part 3
(Over these past three days we have been sharing the homily given by Karen Smith at the January 10 service of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett. Today’s is the final installment of that series.) Most Unitarian Universalists believe that … Continue reading
The Muses: What I am living for–Part 2
(We are sharing, over three days, the homily given by Karen Smith in the January 10 service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett. In the first part, Karen set us up to ponder how it is we share with … Continue reading
The Muses: What I am living for–Part 1
(Over the next three days, we will share an edited version of Karen Smith’s homily from the January 10 service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett. (You can find parts 2 & 3 here and here)) A couple of … Continue reading
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
The Muses: Birthing Inspiration
Twenty-nine years ago today, I spent the entire day and most of the night in the hospital–with my spouse who was giving birth to our first child. The details of the day, like so many others, were varied, difficult and … Continue reading
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
The Muses: Drawn In
I am fascinated by the dynamic experience that is inspiration. I don’t pretend to understand it, which maybe only makes it all the more fascinating. I think we think too narrowly about inspiration. I think we think of artists being … Continue reading