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Through these daily reflections, we play a lot with metaphor. Through metaphor we engage our imaginations in a way that can allow us to think about our lives, to explore unfamiliar places, and to go on some adventures. That has … Continue reading
The Playground: Playing with the Principles
Unitarian Universalists hold Seven Principles as our wise guides in living in the world. I am wondering what they would look and sound like on the playground. The inherent worth and dignity of every person. On the playground: hey, there’s … Continue reading
Playground: Doing Good
When I was a child in the fifties, we had lot of little rhymes and songs for various purposes. We had “Einie, Meanie, Miney, Moe….” for choosing people and things, we had jump rope songs, like “Down the Mississippi Where … Continue reading
Playground: A Marine’s God
Recently, I noticed a bumper sticker on a pickup truck that got my attention. I don’t usually pay too much attention to bumper stickers, but this one made me smile and reflect a bit. The sticker read, “U.S. Marines fear … Continue reading
July 4–The Playground: Playing Well
This anniversary of our nation’s independence comes on the heels of many events that cause us–regardless of one’s political views–to reflect on the meaning of our values. Civil Rights. Life. The Pursuit of Happiness. Freedom. The Freedom to speak, to practice … Continue reading
The Playground – Win, Lose, or Draw: Playing Alone
Our third Principal calls us to accept each other as we are and to encourage spiritual growth. The first step to this is accepting ourselves and our own growth. When I was younger, I was bullied in school a lot. … Continue reading
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The Playground – Win, Lose, or Draw: Ties
Our 7th UU Principle says we have respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. I feel like we most exemplify this principle when we call a game a tie. We say, “both of … Continue reading