Ponderings of the Spiritual Life Director
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Ponderings July 2026
As Summer shares her abundance, may we be reminded to let go of those pesky little thoughts that limit our ability to access an abundance of possibilities.What is actually possible? Take some time to slow down and imagine this vast universein which you reside.Carl Sagan was a master at offering us perspective: “We live on…
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Ponderings June 2026
The sweet (or is it sweltering? sweaty?) June days have come again (this isa hymn, written by Longfellow, in our gray hymnal, #63. Maybe we shouldwrite a version for Floridians!). Whatever the weather, we had a beautifulFlower Communion this morning!As I was preparing this year’s service, I was looking back on previousservices to get me…
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Ponderings May 2026
Awakening Curiosity: “On Humility as Curiosity’s Favorite Dance Partner” (a SoulMatters Packet Topic)Article – The Quiet Courage of Changing Your Mindhttps://wisdomschool.com/p/the-quiet-courage-of-changing-your“Changing your mind is one of the hardest things a human being can do. It isn’t hardbecause new evidence is rare or because learning is unpleasant: it’s hard becausebeliefs don’t just live in the intellect.…
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Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director April 2026
UULent HOPE Remember in December when we energetically embraced our monthly theme ofChoosing Hope? Not just having some sort of thin, intangible hope but choosingsomething tangible and active. We actually chose to have a real live yule goat comevisit us in our sanctuary the Sunday before Christmas! Was that what choosing hopelooks like? Well, there…
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Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 3-23-26
#UULent COMMUNITY Today’s UU lent word for reflection is community. I’m still in “I need the inspiration of Mr.Rogers” mode, so here’s some quotes from that wonderful man about community. Ihope you can take some time this week to reflect on each one of these and what it allmeans to you in the context of…
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Ponderings of our Spiritual Life Director 2-9-26
“If life gives you lemons, find the person that life gave sugar to and form a team. Then find the person that life gave water to and be a gang – a sweet refreshing gang.” –Shane Koyczan A sweet, refreshing gang! That’s how I felt this week after we had so many new attendees to…