Dear Friends,
Our Soul Matters theme for the month is Play. As I have told several groups at different times, I was the person who does not like playing games. I was the non-playing mother: “Oh, silly baby, you want to snuggle or read? ‘Cuz Mommy … read more.
“Almost all creativity involves purposeful play.” — Abraham Maslow
This might sound silly, but for much of my life, I suspected I was not naturally skillful at playing, at least not in large social settings. I recall experiencing some major feelings of fear and resistance to … read more.
As I write this, I feel fortunate to have started my day slowly sipping my morning coffee and water while writing my morning pages, then practicing yoga outdoors, next to a lake in northern Minnesota. It really set the tone for my day. … read more.
Dear Friends,
Yesterday, May 25, was the anniversary of the murder of George Floyd, murdered by a police officer, Derek Chauvin, while three other officers watched. And the whole world saw it, and one small move toward justice was made, because a teenage girl unflinching filmed … read more.
Dear Friends,
Warm weather, longer days and encouraging news of increased communal safety renew my energy and motivation. Last week, I spent four days camping at Whitewater State Park. I marveled at the wild flowers of Spring in rugged hikes and long walks. These explores cleared … read more.
Dear Friends,
Though times remain uncertain, as a religious community, we have much to celebrate. We are all still here! And new folks have joined us, making “us” always more than we already are. Most of us found a way to adapt to Zoom, though others … read more.
Today, after a couple of days of feeling sick, I am reflecting on how difficult it is for me to allow myself to fully rest without feeling a tinge of guilt. How impossible it feels for many of us to allow ourselves to rest, particularly … read more.
Homily – Why Unitarian Universalism Now?
Speaker: Rev Dr Rita Capezzi
