Tag Archives: Belonging
Three Men Belonging
Generally speaking, I am in good health. Once I became “over 60” the doctors I see became much more interested in running tests to see if, in fact, I am in generally good health. On this particular morning, I was … Continue reading
The Secret to Freedom
“The secret to freedom is courage.” ~ Thucydides Last month when “belonging” was the topic, I began thinking about how we find courage to choose where to belong and with whom to belong. When I finished writing, the monthly topic … Continue reading
All Is Welcome Here: Yearning to Belong
In psychological terms, thanks to Carl Jung and others, we sometimes speak of introverts and extroverts. I understand extroverts to be those who are energized by being around large groups of people and introverts those who are energized by being … Continue reading
All Is Welcome Here: Grammar and Chanting
Don’t worry. I am not about to suggest that anyone begin chanting grammar! Our song of the month is the only one in this 12 month series that does not appear in our Unitarian Universalist hymnals. It originates within the … Continue reading
Ecology: Belonging
Belonging — Alla Renée Bozarth The small plot of ground on which you were born cannot be expected to stay forever the same. Earth changes, and home becomes different places. You took flesh from clay but the clay did not come … Continue reading
Advent (Peace): Peace Be With You
A few years ago I participated in a class on Emotional Literacy where we learned about six core human emotions: mad, sad, glad, scared, powerful, and peaceful. The first four are pretty easy to understand. New to me were powerfulness … Continue reading