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The Muses: The Gift that Keeps On Giving

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Bob Patrick

I think sometimes I think of “the muse” or of “inspiration” as something that happens to or inside of an artist.  I think of it as an experience that helps the artist bring forth a painting, a poem, a statue, … Continue reading →

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The Muses: Honesty

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

I do not think there is a person on this planet that does not experience some degree of self-doubt at at least one time in their life.  Small children, perhaps, but that supreme confidence of the very young is soon … Continue reading →

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The Muses: What I am living for–Part 2

Posted on January 11, 2016 by admin

(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 →

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The Muses: Rest, Reflect, & Be Inspired

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Christiana McQuain

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 →

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December 31–The Sacred: Growing in the Silence

Posted on December 31, 2015 by admin

The night I first heard Cage’s 4’33” live is memorable for what I heard during the silence.  (If you desire to ‘hear’ the piece https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTEFKFiXSx4 ) I am the convener and leader for a music night.  One night, one of … Continue reading →

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December 28–The Sacred: Trust

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Bob Patrick

We have said, in this space, that “the sacred” is in so many words something we place high value on, something that is precious.  We have also examined it as not something other and separate from the ordinary but actually … Continue reading →

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December 25–The Sacred: Adoration

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Bob Patrick

O Come let us us adore him . . . Today is the day of adoration, the day when shepherds are remembered, coming to adore the baby Jesus.  In another story, wise men, wizards from the East, come bearing gifts … Continue reading →

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