In the midst of the chaotic times of COVID-19, sometimes we forget the simple moments of tranquility and delight available to us, such as a child’s first step, hearing the voice of a friend, picking your first garden vegetables and fruits. Join us this morning as we spend some time reflecting on the teachings of … Continue reading Present Moment, Wonderful Moment
Each autumn, the High Holy Days start with Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and end ten days later with Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This ten day period is called “The Days of Awe,” a time to enter into deep personal reflection about the past year, contemplate whether we have lived as our best version of ourselves, think about our mistakes, whether there is anyone … Continue reading The High Holy Days and the Beauty of Self Reflection
The dictionary’s definition of intuition is the ability to understand something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning. Synonyms include: instinct, hunch, a sneaking suspicion, and gut feeling. Both as part of UUP and our larger UU community, we are called upon to embody our mission: to “Live Our Sacred, Act With Courage, and Transform Through … Continue reading Demystifying Intuition
During the 10 days in between Rosh HaShanah , New Year’s Day, and Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, “The Jewish Days of Awe” are celebrated. It is a time to think about our mistakes, particularly the breaking of moral and ethical values, to contemplate repentance and forgiveness and to set intentions for the coming … Continue reading Days of Awe and Wonder
Every full moon in May, millions celebrate the Buddha’s birthday. The Buddha insisted he was not a unique man, simply “awake!” His miraculous stories, many say, were not literally true, but parables to show men and women a new set of values by which to live their lives. Today, celebrate Buddha’s life through story, verse, … Continue reading Old Path, White Clouds
Come visit the village of Beneficence. Discover what happens when big change comes and the villagers need to figure out what comes next. The question is how to find the perfect leader… is it the one with the perfect heart? And what is perfect anyway? It’s a play, a folk tale, a story-based worship service … Continue reading To Find the Perfect Heart
As we continue our January theme, “Trailblazers for Justice,” we learn about Javier Antezana and his personal story in working as an advocate in the most heartbreaking situations and among the most vulnerable people, some of whom who could be quite intimidating. As a case manager for San Francisco’s General Hospital’s violence-intervention program, the Wraparound … Continue reading Empathy is a Verb
