Topic: Spiritual

The Spiritual Practice of Having Fun

The Spiritual Practice of Having Fun. The hard work of our personal Spiritual Practices is serious stuff until it isn’t. And when it isn’t serious what does it look like? And if it’s always serious, what fun is that? Spiritual practices are about enhancing our everyday lives so that we may flourish, and it is … Continue reading The Spiritual Practice of Having Fun

Riding with David

In the poem, “Welcome to Holland” by Emily Pearl Kingsley she likens the discovery that your child has special needs to anticipating a wonderful trip to Italy. But then you find you’ve arrived at a less exciting destination: Holland. Eventually you learn to appreciate the experience of parenting a child who isn’t quite what you … Continue reading Riding with David

Smorgasbord Spirituality

While sharing core values, Unitarians are free to assemble their own personal spirituality, within reason. So, let’s belly up to the buffet with Alan at the All-You-Can-Eat spirituality cafeteria and peruse the selections. Some restrictions apply. Carry-out available. The Rev. Dr. Alan Shear is a retired college professor currently serving on the Tree of Life … Continue reading Smorgasbord Spirituality

The Answer is Love

Love is both a noun & a verb, a phenomenon & an action, Love is also a powerful energetic force that creates active resonance and in the same way that a rousing sing along can completely change the energy of a concert hall filled with people,  the energy of Love can change a world filled … Continue reading The Answer is Love

The Wisdom of Trees

Trees figure widely in the myths and spirituality of civilizations the world over, and they have lessons to teach us, if we will listen.

A Bath in the Forest

The homily discusses several spiritual practices related to an appreciation of nature.