Inspired by the words of Bob Sharples “Don’t meditate to fix or heal yourself, to improve yourself; rather, do it as an act of love.” We will spend the morning exploring how we can expand our meditation practice and incorporate mindfulness on a yet deeper level.
There is an incredibly inspiring YouTube video made from a segment of text given by Denzel Washington from his commencement speech to Pennsylvania State University. It’s a motivational video that speaks to not falling back on something but facing the future. “If you are going to fall, fall forward, at least this way I’ll see … Continue reading June 3rd, 2018: Spiritual Practices for These Times: Fall Forward
: In our family-friendly sacred song circles, Barbara Slater teaches us chants from around the world, as well as a few simple songs from the Unitarian tradition. Any fan of Barbara’s Ubuntu song circles around the island are certainly welcome. All ages and abilities welcomed. Uplifting 🙂 Don’t miss it!
The theme for our fall services is “Spiritual practices for these times” and we will start by looking at how we can find ways to be deeply mindful and grounded despite being constantly bombarded by harrowing news. Come join us as we investigate together ways to strengthen our spiritual response to trauma and become more … Continue reading September 24th 2017: Amanda Tarling “Mindfulness in difficult times”
Continuing the theme of “Spiritual practices for these times” we will investigate the Japanese practice of “naikan.” The word naikan means “looking inside” or “seeing oneself” with the mind’s eye.” This spiritual practice is based on asking three questions; What did I receive today? What did I give? What troubles did I cause? Join us … Continue reading October 1st, 2017: Amanda Tarling: “Finding a Sustaining Spiritual Practice”
In a world where those who are different are still bullied, still made to feel less than the rest, where many Transgender Youth still feel that suicide is the only option they have to escape that hurt and ridicule, we of the Unitarian-Universalist faith continue to stand on the side of love and confirm the inherent … Continue reading September 10th, 2017: A Message of Love by Dar Levy
