Unitarian Universalist communities continue to change and transform in response to a world daring us to meet it with love, care, justice, and compassion. How might a sensibility and practice of deep collaboration support us in being the beloved community? What might we learn about ourselves and each other – what do we need to survive and … Continue reading Deep Collaboration and the Balance of Things
There is a newly identified healing practice called “Ecotheraphy,” based on a principle many of us have known for years: that spending time in nature makes people healthier. That is, dirt has healing powers. This recent therapy is being applied intentionally to populations such as veterans of combat with PTSD, victims of sexual assault, and at-risk youth. … Continue reading Honoring Mother Earth’s Healing Power
In a culture that continually reinforces independence, we can easily forget our connectedness and act as if we live in vacuums. Our theology of interdependence invites an ethic of social change. Liesl Dees described herself for many years as a member of the church of the “big blue dome,” and her love of the outdoors led her to … Continue reading Interdependence in Real Life
