Is there a way out of this wilderness? These days it is easy to feel lost in the noise and division that surrounds us. Where is the way out? Can we ever get along? What role do we play as a self-proclaimed free faith? What remains when so much has been lost? How do we make a … Continue reading Religion, Freedom and Politics
In his provocative book Cultivating Empathy: The Worth and Dignity of Every Person—Without Exception, UU ministerial colleague Nate Walker calls us to practice deeper empathy in our day-to-day lives. Drawing from his years as a parish minister in Staten Island and Philadelphia, Rev. Walker challenges us all to resist “otherizing” people by either demonizing or … Continue reading Embracing the Possibility of Empathy
To hear is human, to listen divine. Deep listening to others, ourselves, or a spiritual pull takes more than our two ears. We must be in a space to receive messages or it doesn’t matter how loud or important the message we will not fully integrate the meaning of the communication. Let’s explore together some … Continue reading Deep Listening
