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Millie, Archer and Roxy: Sharing
Roxy likes to keep to herself mostly at our house. She spends most of her time on the back deck watching. She makes note of the animals that cross over through the creek area and barks when a deer, squirrel, … Continue reading
Where Does Our Abundance Go?
The first service at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Gwinnett this November featured four speakers sharing reflections on generosity in addition to the homily and, though Iparticipated as a speaker, I found myself further inspired by the thoughts of our … Continue reading
Posted in Gift of Generosity
Tagged equity, generosity, interdependence, UU 1st Principle, UU 2nd Principle, UU 7th Principle
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Best Friends, Not Bookkeepers
A coworker recently got married and, before the weekend of the ceremony, we held a smallparty for her in the office. As these things often do, we had snacks, games, and there were alsocards for others to fill out with … Continue reading
Posted in Gift of Generosity
Tagged generosity, relationships, UU 2nd Principle, UU 3rd Principle, UU 7th Principle
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Shame in Accepting Generosity
Whether directly shouted into our ears or subtly inculcated through culture, individualism runs deep. How many times have you heard (or said) “I don’t want your charity”? What’s wrong with accepting charity? The hand up is rarely masking condescension or … Continue reading
Posted in Gift of Generosity
Tagged generosity, interdependence, The first and second principles
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