In seasons when our own light feels dim, inspiration often comes from turning toward places where light already exists. We borrow hope from beauty, from music and poetry, from nature’s quiet persistence, from stories of courage, and from communities that keep showing up. Instead of forcing ourselves to feel hopeful, we learn to notice the … Continue reading Borrowing Light
True gratitude is not about pretending everything is fine. It does not deny grief or injustice. Instead, it looks reality in the eye and still says “thank you” for what sustains us—moments of beauty, acts of courage, the love that endures. Join us as we explore a practice of gratitude that is honest, resilient, and … Continue reading Gratitude Without Illusion
The Dalai Lama speaks of the need to cultivate a practice we might describe as “inner disarmament” l— a taming of the heart that enables one to be mindfully present to the injustices of our world without hate taking root in ourselves. UUFP welcomes the return of Rev. Janet Shorthall. Listen:
