“Do unto others as you would have done unto you.” The golden rule…long a staple in many UU religious and theological cupboards. I hate to ruin it for you, but it needs to go.

Everyone sins against themselves or members of their community or loved ones – to err is to be human. Judaism asks us to come back into at-one-ness with all that is. You can strengthen yourself, your relationships, your communities by bringing yourself back into their flow. What a beautiful gesture made by this ancient religion … Continue reading At-One-Ment: The Jewish High Holy Days

Water Service with UUFBR

This weekend is a celebration of the working class, and the way we and they chose to celebrate was to simply get a day off…which we later filled with so many activities as to need a subsequent day off to recover. Self-care, rest and community are not always at odds with each other.

From a young age, we are conditioned to be responsive to the opinions of others…teachers…mentors…peers. It makes us feel good when they like us or say nice things about us, but it can throw us when they disparage us or talk badly to us. Their opinions can only change the truth if we allow it … Continue reading What Other People Think of Me is None of My Business