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We Are: Together

Posted on December 13, 2016 by Bob Patrick

I am still reflecting on what happened this past Sunday during the congregational meeting at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett.  This was our meeting always held at this time of the year to approve our budget for the coming … Continue reading →

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We Are: The Spirit of God–Some Observations

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Bob Patrick

We are our grandmothers’ prayers. We are our grandfathers’ dreamings. We are the breath of our ancestors. We are the spirit of God. Ysaye Barnwell For people who believe in God in traditional terms, that last line of the chorus … Continue reading →

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We Are: So Many Things

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Bob Patrick

We are.  I am.  He/she/it is. You are.  They are.  To be.  Being.  Been.  All of these are the same verb in English–the verb “to be.”  It is in most languages the most commonly used verb and in many instances, … Continue reading →

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Filled with Loving Kindness: No Worry

Posted on November 30, 2016 by Bob Patrick

Now that all your worry has proved such an unlucrative business, Why not find a better job.   Hafiz I’ve got a job I’d like you to do.  If you want it, it’s yours.  Oh, you won’t like it at … Continue reading →

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Filled with Loving Kindness: For the Sake of the Earth

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Bob Patrick

We have come into this exquisite world to experience ever and ever more deeply our divine courage, freedom and light! Hafiz I know that some people reading this do not accept the notion that we come into this life with … Continue reading →

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Filled with Loving Kindness: Amid so much trouble

Posted on November 24, 2016 by Bob Patrick

When all your desires are distilled; You will cast just two votes: to love more, and be happy. Hafiz Recently, I came across a sermon by Unitarian Universalist minister, The Rev. Meg Barnouse (also published in the UU World) in … Continue reading →

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Filled with Loving Kindness: Belonging to One Another

Posted on November 22, 2016 by Bob Patrick

I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in the darkness, the astonishing light of your own being. Hafiz I find as I observe myself over the years that I really appreciate a good deal of alone … Continue reading →

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