Tag Archives: UU 4th Principle

Come, Come Whoever You Are–To What?

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Bob Patrick

Rumi’s words in this beloved hymn of ours are so powerfully those of invitation.  Come. Wanderer, come.  Worshiper, come. Lover of leaving, come. To what is Rumi (what are we) inviting the wanderer, the worshiper, or the lover of leaving … Continue reading →

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Come, Come Whoever You Are: The Invitation

Posted on April 5, 2017 by Bob Patrick

Wander.  Worshiper.  Lover of leaving. Though you’ve broken your vows a thousand times. Come. Rumi Except for one (the worshiper) in the list above, Rumi’s captivating invitation seems to be aimed at misfits and failures. Wanderers have no direction. Lover’s … Continue reading →

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Everything Possible: Conditions all right

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Bob Patrick

The Buddha taught that when all the conditions were right, a thing would happen.  This little bit of wisdom can be applied to everything, great and small.  For example, a thin piece of paper comes at just the right angle, … Continue reading →

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Everything Possible: Three Dynamics of Ending Well

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Bob Patrick

And the only measure of your words and your deeds will be the love–you leave behind when you’re done. As we have sung this song by Fred Small week after week in the month of March, I keep being drawn … Continue reading →

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Everything Possible: In the Mirror

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Bob Patrick

The time will come when, with elation you will greet yourself arriving at your own door, in your own mirror and each will smile at the other’s welcome, and say, sit here. Eat. You will love again the stranger who … Continue reading →

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Everything Possible: Perfection

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Bob Patrick

I walked outside this morning before dawn.  There had been a storm in the middle of the night, and the cloud cover was still so thick that I really could see nothing, no stars or moon, not even the shape … Continue reading →

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Everything Possible: The Walls

Posted on March 9, 2017 by Bob Patrick

Microagression.  That’s a big word for the things we say or do, intended or unintended, that demonstrate some level of hostility toward a person because of the “group” they belong to.  We can find plenty of examples in the air … Continue reading →

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