March 30, 2018
Introduction to Courage
While it is easy to associate courage with Marvel superheros or towering figures of history such as Nelson Mandela, it’s helpful to remember that “courage doesn’t always roar.” In addition to the...
March 30, 2018
Spiritual Exercises – Courage
Option 1) Step Outside Your Comfort Zone We rarely give ordinary courage the honor it is due. On a daily basis, the threats we face are not the dramatic dangers of burning...
March 30, 2018
Questions on Courage
Choose a question and return to it throughout the month. Sometimes acts of courage are deeply personal, an emotional risk with another human being. Is it time to bravely start trusting people...
March 30, 2018
Readings on Courage
“Courage is the price that life exacts for granting peace.” Amelia Earhart “Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgement that something else is more important than fear.” Ambrose Redmoon...
March 30, 2018
Media Resources on Courage
A snippet from Paulo Coelho on the spiritual need for courage. http://www.oprah.com/own-super-soul-sunday/paulo-coelho-on-the-importance-of-courage-video A TED talk from Damon Davis on courage within black communities in the United States. A short motivational...
March 30, 2018
Especially for Families – Courage
Parenting Building Courage in Kids – How to Teach Kids to Be Brave by Karen Young Kids and teens are growing up in a world that is becoming increasingly competitive and comparative. It...
March 02, 2018
Spiritual Exercises – Balance
Option A) A Reminder to Centre Sometimes balance is as simple as remembering to take a moment to breathe. The problem is we’re not so good at reminding ourselves and remembering on... March 02, 2018
Introduction to Balance
Balance is the Unitarian Universalist way of being in the world. We seek balance, not redemption, not enlightenment. As Unitarian Universalists we choose to stand on the earth, within the greater mystery...
March 02, 2018
Questions on Balance
Choose one question to sit with for the month. Write down your first thoughts quickly, without judgement. Then come back to the question a few days later and review and revise your...