Topic: Emotional Health

“Excepts from ‘Alien,’ from the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text,” by Mx. Niki Green

Today we focus on the ones who have ever felt like outsiders in their own lives: for the seekers, the shapeshifters, and the weary travelers searching for a place to finally put down their heavy armor. The path toward peace requires stepping out of solitude and into community. This personal story from recovery literature reflects … Continue reading “Excepts from ‘Alien,’ from the Narcotics Anonymous Basic Text,” by Mx. Niki Green

“Wanting, Getting and Giving,” by Rev. Dr. Bonnie McClish Dlott

Most of us are interested in opportunities to transform ourselves into better, improved, more fulfilled versions of ourselves. But how is real transformation accomplished? Is it by getting the things that we want? Or does real transformational opportunity lie in the ways that we give back to make a meaningful difference in our world?

“But Are You Happy?,” by Rev. Scott Alexander

Most of us want to be happy… but happiness means different things to different people. What are the basic ingredients of happiness and how can we manifest them in our lives? Today’s reading “But Are You Happy?” reflects on the pursuit and attainment of happiness. Rev. Scott Alexander is a third generation Unitarian Universalist, with … Continue reading “But Are You Happy?,” by Rev. Scott Alexander

“Trials Yielding Triumphs,” by Karina Jacques

Everyone experiences failure at some point in their lives. Students encounter challenges they may not pass, athletes lose games, artists are rejected, and scientists conduct futile research. It is a crucial part of growth and learning, and analyzing our mistakes often provides critical insights that success often can’t. We’ll explore how failure impacts both individuals … Continue reading “Trials Yielding Triumphs,” by Karina Jacques

“Engineering the Soul with Crayons,” by Bill Casey

Service Video. Hegel’s philosophy can be described as the interplay of thesis, anti-thesis, and synthesis. Once we have decided when and where our energy is, we can arrange our architecture and radiate our forces outward… But forces will inevitably be met with counterforces. Here is how we can build architecture to come to the compromises … Continue reading “Engineering the Soul with Crayons,” by Bill Casey

“Get Rid of the Dead Weight,” by Rev. Michelle Freeman

Service video Rev. Michelle Freeman will preach about Mark 9:38-50. Jesus gives warnings using harsh words in the Gospel lesson from Mark. Jesus does not mean the words literally but metaphorically. The harsh language is meant to get our attention. The message is the same. What you do for the least of these, you do … Continue reading “Get Rid of the Dead Weight,” by Rev. Michelle Freeman

“The Road Less Traveled: Wielding the Tools of Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

Service Video Life, even in 2022, can often be difficult.  The spiritual journey is one built on the pain of confronting difficult challenges.  In short, discipline is the practice of confronting spiritual challenges. But what exactly is self-discipline, and how can we actually apply it?  M. Scott Peck claims that there are four elements of … Continue reading “The Road Less Traveled: Wielding the Tools of Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

“The Road Less Traveled: Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck

Service Video Life, even in 2021, can be difficult. The spiritual journey is one built on the pain of confronting difficult challenges. In short, discipline is the practice of confronting spiritual challenges. But what exactly is self-discipline, and how can we actually apply it? M. Scott Peck claims that there are four elements of discipline: … Continue reading “The Road Less Traveled: Discipline,” by Dr. Morgan Scott Peck