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Grateful for the Dead
We begin our month-long exploration of Nurturing Gratitude by expressing gratitude for those who have left us – near and long ago ancestors. Everyone is invited to bring photographs or mementos that remind them of loved ones who have died.… Read More
Cultivating Compassion when it is Difficult
It can be relatively easy to extend Lovingkindness to those whom we love, or at least like. But how can we cultivate compassion in ever more wider circles, especially when they include people who are difficult to love. We’ll also… Read More
Playing Nice with Me, Myself, and I
Why do we find it more difficult to extend grace and love to ourselves than to others? We’ll explore the power of self-compassion, not as a selfish act, but an act of patience, gentleness, and understanding.
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Embodying Compassion
Paula Markham is a long-time member of the UUC. She has been a practicing psychotherapist for over 30 years, and a practicing meditator for nearly that long. Her perspective draws on both Western psychology and Buddhist teachings for guidance on… Read More
More Than a Feeling
We’ll begin exploring the theme Cultivating Compassion by considering how compassion differs from feeling sympathy or empathy. What does compassion call us to do?
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