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December 28–The Sacred: Trust
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
The Sacred: The Separate or the One?
Whatever “sacred” means to you, is it something totally separate from ordinary things or is it inside of and part of all things? Is it special and extraordinary, or is it common and ordinary? Is the sacred natural or supernatural? … Continue reading
What is a Safe Harbor?
I’ve been sailing all my life now, never harbor or port have I known. The wide universe is the ocean I travel and the earth is my blue boat home.* Today we begin our month long theme of “Safe Harbor.” … Continue reading
Loss: Lost and Found
Years ago I served as the Youth Activities Coordinator for the UUA’s Joseph Priestley District, a five-state region that included the District of Columbia. One of my roles in this position was to work closely with the District Youth Steering … Continue reading
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Loss: The Little Boat
We expect it to be there. We expect him/her to be there. We expect our own selves to be there. We expect a schedule, a season, a welcome, an acceptance, a hand, a pat on the back, some encouragement, support. … Continue reading
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Loss: Losing the Conversation
I watched several social media conversations unfold this past weekend about the mass murder at Umpqua Community College in Oregon. They went something like this: Person A: If those students had all had guns this wouldn’t have happened. Person B: … Continue reading
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Justice–Becoming Aware
Somewhere this very moment, babies are born, fathers are dying, mothers are grieving. Yet, pervading all is a groundless awareness, delicate and strong at the same time. Everything becomes we, a beating heart with a transparent, radiant smile. And we … Continue reading