Tag Archives: choices
June 10 – Listening for Joy
The story in our Sunday service today was derived from a Tibetan tale* of an old monk whose heart had become hardened by all the suffering in the world. He lived in a cold, dark, desolate cave at the top of … Continue reading
Loss: Loss and Remembrance
“Death isn’t something to be shied away from, Booth. From an anthropological standpoint, the more openly a culture embraces death the less anxiety they associate with it.” (Bones, Season 11, Episode 3) We (my siblings and I) aren’t really sure … Continue reading
The Library: Need to Know
One of the great privileges of being a Unitarian Universalist is that we can answer a question with “I don’t know…”, and that is a valid answer. Does God exist? I don’t know. Are you a Christian? I don’t know. … Continue reading
The Labyrinth: What Happens Next?
The ancient myth of the Minotaur and Theseus in the Labyrinth has, apparently, several – if not many – versions. The stories vary from each other in both minor (was it annually or every nine years that sacrificial youths were … Continue reading
Departures: Time to Breathe
There have been weeks when I have restricted myself from bingeing on social media. During those weeks I realized how much there was to do – and how much I couldn’t think of to do. With all of the time … Continue reading
Departures: Knowing Better
“I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better.” ~ Maya Angelou Being aware is hard work. As I have learned and grown, I have found myself in the often onerous position … Continue reading
Departures: Earth Practice
“Aware of our interdependence, we acknowledge that eating ethically requires us to be mindful of the miracle of life we share with all beings. With gratitude for the food we have received, we strive to choose foods that minimize harm … Continue reading
Wings: of Angels
Each and every one of us has experienced the benefit of everyday angels in our lives. When one sees a need and fills it, without consideration of compensation, when we put forth effort for the benefit of others without expectation … Continue reading
Wings/Flight: Obstacles
Flying is marvelous. Watching birds fly is fascinating. Flying in an airplane is still, to me, almost miraculous, and I have done it a lot. Watching others hang glide drops my jaw every time (though, I am quite happy to … Continue reading