Today, in honor of this month of Creativity, I share these words from Brené Brown to reflect on:
“Art has the power to render sorrow beautiful, make loneliness a shared experience, and transform despair into hope… It is the ability to both capture our pain and deliver … read more.
To celebrate the beginning of the Soul Matters month of Creativity, here are some words from writer, Elizabeth Gilbert. Her book, Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear, is one of my favorite reads of the topic.
This list is found with greater explanation https://www.dailygood.org/story/1485/11-tips-to-living-a-creative-life-elizabeth-gilbert/
If you’re alive, … read more.
Dear Ones,
The Soul Matters theme for the month of May is Creativity. That is a word that used to scare me a lot, because I had no discernible talents that fell into my understanding of what creativity was—I was not an artist, an actor, a … read more.
Dear Ones,
It’s been a busy week already, and so I offer you a spacious opportunity to think about how resistance can be a positive value in your life. French philosopher Albert Camus provides this wisdom for your contemplation: “The only way to deal with an … read more.
I recently have returned to my intention of writing what are known as “morning pages” – a stream-of-consciousness ritual of writing 3 pages first thing each morning (coined by Julia Cameron in her book The Artist’s Way.) I had written them quite consistently for … read more.
Dear Ones,
I appreciated the opportunity to present a Question Box service with the Fellowship on April 16. And I did not get to all the questions. So, here is a stab at some of the ones I did not answer in person.
Here is one question: … read more.
“Treating each other and ourselves with care isn’t a luxury, but an absolute necessity if we’re going to thrive. Resting isn’t an afterthought, but a basic part of being human.”
― Tricia Hersey, Rest Is Resistance: A Manifesto
I am grateful to be returning from a healthy mix … read more.
It’s time for another “Question Box” worship service, this Sunday, April 16. I welcome your questions about theology, religious practice, and the “where”s and “why for”s of my practices as a your minister. Please send your questions by Sunday morning at 9:00am to minister.uumankato@gmail.com … read more.
“May this new year bring you wellbeing, joy, and limitless opportunities to grow. Let’s be fierce in our commitment to value and utilize even the most challenging circumstances as a way to deepen our understanding and cultivate compassion for others (as well as … read more.
Dear Ones,
Our Soul Matters theme for April is “Resistance,” and resistance might sound like hard work. Resist that fatty food (if you can!). Resist gloating over the news (if you can!). Resist despairing over the news (if you can!). Resist calling that person on the … read more.
