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Finding My Way
I never belonged to any group during my childhood. My mom is Puerto Rican. My father is a first generation Mexican-American. You would think that I would have a rich Latin heritage, but I don’t. My mother decided not to … Continue reading
Posted in Belonging
Tagged ancestors, community, food, heritage, UU 1st Principle, UU 4th Principle
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Compassionate Friends
When our daughter, Amy, died in an automobile accident, I became a lifelong member of a group no one wants to be a part of, grieving parents. For months, I attended meetings of The Compassionate Friends, where membership consisted of … Continue reading
Posted in Belonging
Tagged community, compassion, connection, grief, loss, UU 1st Principle, UU 2nd Principle
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Belonging: Spiritual Home
I was born into a non-practicing Baptist family. We did celebrate Easter and Christmas but not much else. That was my religious upbringing. I had to go on my spiritual journey alone. When I was a teenager, I was an … Continue reading
Belonging: Doors
Growing up in a church gave me a sense of belonging both to the congregation and to their beliefs. Our family life revolved around Sunday school, Sunday worship services, Wednesday suppers, choir practices, and revivals. At eight, I was baptized … Continue reading
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Tagged comfort, community, radical welcome, service, UU 1st Principle, UU 2nd Principle, UU 3rd Principle
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Belonging: Pokemon Politics
My 9-year-old granddaughter is homeschooled, but on Thursdays she goes to a “hybrid” school program with other homeschooled kids. This year she is in a class with mostly kids she didn’t know before. After the second week, I picked her … Continue reading
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Tagged community, connection, friends, friendship, perspective, UU 1st Principle, UU 3rd Principle
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Resilience: When Life Hands You Lemons
This morning in the worship service, I shared a presentation about Lemonade, and one perspective on how to think about the lemons that life hands you. I’d like to share another take on this adage. A (lemon) twist, if you will… Continue reading
Woyaya: The Long Way ‘Round
“I’ve got my ticket for the long way ’round, The one with the prettiest view. It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers, It’s got woods that’ll give you shivers But it sure would be prettier with you.” ~ When I’m Gone, … Continue reading