At my church, we’re in the process of developing a congregational covenant. It’s taken me a long time to figure out what exactly a congregational covenant is, but after reading … Continue reading Fluent in Faith by Jeanne Harrison Nieuwejaar
I don’t believe in evil. In my worldview, there is a force (one could call it “God”) pulling us towards love, compassion, and connection. In each moment each of us … Continue reading The Nature of Evil
When someone asks where I’m from when my husband is around, he jokes, “She’s from the United States.” It’s easier than listing the many places I’ve lived. All of my … Continue reading Perpetual Pilgrimage
American Gods by Neil Gaiman My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was a very fun book. The layering and interweaving of the stories felt a tad contrived, but that … Continue reading Book Review: American Gods by Neil Gaiman
How to See Yourself As You Really Are by Dalai Lama XIV My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book is deceptively complex. I started out with the audiobook version, … Continue reading Review: How to See Yourself As You Really Are
When I mention my meditation schedule/routine (my Bold Plan) to people, they all say—after a stunned silence— “Wow. That’s really ambitious.” Until very recently, I didn’t really see what was … Continue reading A Different Kind of Hedonism
During her sermon yesterday, our minister gave us a challenge. Each day for five days, when we’re feeling in a good mood, we’re supposed to try to find the inherent … Continue reading A Simple Challenge
Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer My rating: 4 of 5 stars It’s not a coincidence that I started reading this book during a days-long power outage. By candlelight, … Continue reading Ambiguous Morality in Everything Is Illuminated by Jonathan Safran Foer
One of the great things about attending service at a Unitarian Universalist fellowship is how the services draw on so many religious traditions. Today was the Days of Awe service celebrating … Continue reading Bye, Bye Miss American Pie: Failing at Forgiveness
Now that the local Unitarian Universalist congregations are done with their summer schedules and are back to regular Sunday services, we’re back to visiting churches. Today, the minister offered a … Continue reading You Scratch My Back…
It’s now halfway through August and I still haven’t decided what my next “project” will be. I know I don’t have to have a project. But I would like a … Continue reading Paralyzed by Indecision
This is an addendum to my RV post from yesterday. My husband asked me why we couldn’t just declutter without moving into an RV. A decent question, with a simple … Continue reading An Embarrassment of Riches
Imperfect Happiness 