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We Are Wounded Healers, All

How can facing our own hurts and struggles help us heal not only ourselves, but our fellow strugglers as well? Let’s talk about healing and wholeness in the framework of social justice.

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Anticipation

Anticipation runs especially high this time of year – the winter holidays, the first snow, candles, music, gift giving and receiving, and traditions. Anticipation can also be tied up with anxiety, disappointment and even fear. (What will today’s headlines hold?) We’ll explore the intersections … read more.

Healing Our Nation

There is something I think we all know, whether we say it out loud or not: Our nation is hurting. Whatever happens at the ballot box, something will remain: We will still have to live with one another.

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What is Meant by Sacred?

In my experience, I have come to realize that life – with all its joys and sorrows – makes up our potential to see the goodness in all of humanity. And that happens when each of us sees our own sacredness in its entirety and … read more.

Living Courageously in Ambiguous and Fanatic Times

Courage is an attribute that is typically highly praised and encouraged. Yet does courage by itself deserve such adulation? Does courage when detached from other key virtues often lead to isolation, self-righteousness, and potential fanaticism? This reflection explores a variety of resources that present a … read more.

Being Courageous about Hard Truths

As we approach the annual societal debate over Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we are reminded that the pursuit of equity and pluralism often requires courage. Unitarian Universalists steadfastly envision a nation in which all its people feel they belong. Of course, this can only happen … read more.

Let’s Begin at the Beginning

Does life ever seem like a moving sidewalk? Do you ever wonder how you got here? Maybe taking a pause and going back to your beginnings can help shape your way forward. Perhaps there’s some baggage to shed to lighten the load … read more.