“What Is ‘Oneness’ Really…Making Oneness Real Through Meditation,” by Linda Van Voorhis
“After defining what Oneness could be, I will offer the opportunity to the possibility of experiencing Oneness through a mediation I wrote.”
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Turning The Golden Key by Focusing on God
“I’m in bed and drifting off to sleep, listening to the crash of waves and the gentle tones of people talking around a campfire. Tap, tap, tap, tap. I’m jolted back to consciousness. I sigh, and then let go again. I hope to return to the relaxing beach that had been swimming into focus in … Continue reading Turning The Golden Key by Focusing on God
Befriending Your Reptilian Brain
Our reptilian brain, along with our central nervous system, have done a fabulous job of keeping our species alive through the ages. We humans are great at sensing danger and responding instantly with fight, flight or freeze behaviors. But what happens when these ancient survival mechanisms meet the modern world. We will look at that … Continue reading Befriending Your Reptilian Brain
Up Against the Wall
On May 9th, the CDC indicated that the U.S. may be “turning a corner” in regard to the pandemic. While that is a good thing, that does not necessarily mean that the stress is over. Some of us are unemployed… will our unemployment run out? Some of have car registrations that are past due on … Continue reading Up Against the Wall
Harada House–The National Historic Landmark
The story of Harada House is one family’s strugglefor their civil and individual rights. Because of the family’s triumph in this fight, the house was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1990, the federal government’s highest recognition of historic significance. It is currently overseen by the Museum of Riverside.
Attuning the Body by Sound
Similar to a musical instrument, your bodies can fall out of harmony and potentially develop illness, affecting the mental, emotional and spiritual health. Stress, fear and negativity can cause blockages of the healthy flow of energy through the body and in the chakra centers. Quantum physics has proven that everything has vibration, whether it be … Continue reading Attuning the Body by Sound
Reflections on the “Call of Our Faith,” by Dr. Amin
“The Call of Our Faith” was a reflection given by Dr. Amin, as part of the Side With Love Sunday worship service provided by the UUA that we were able to share with you on Feb. 28. This week, after the guilty verdict of former officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd, I … Continue reading Reflections on the “Call of Our Faith,” by Dr. Amin
Earth Day as Spiritual Practice
Every year on April 22, Earth Day marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement in 1970. Over a billion people participate each year, in over 190 countries. But what if we made Earth Day a part of our lives every day? What if we were to turn it into a kind … Continue reading Earth Day as Spiritual Practice
Covenant and Commitment
Our Unitarian and Universalist roots go back to the beginning of this country, and we’ve always been considered liberals, activists, progressives. It’s easier to point to our deeds than explain our beliefs. But we came together in 1961, and as Unitarian Universalists we covenant to affirm and support 7 Principles. These are not dogma or … Continue reading Covenant and Commitment
Renewal, Regeneration, and Reconnection: An Exploration of Spring Traditions
“From the end springs new beginnings.” –Pliny the Elder, Roman Naturalist Spring is associated with new beginnings and growth. We will examine various traditions of this season in a four-part presentation exploring Christian, secular/scientific, and earth-based perspectives.