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Psychologist Dr. Meg Arroll offers a much-needed framework for recognizing and combatting the devastating cumulative effects of small everyday wounds—“tiny traumas”—that, like major traumas, can negatively shape our lives. Available for Preorder!Book | By Meg Arroll | January 6, 2024 | From inSpirit: The UU Book and Gift ShopTagged as: Happiness, Healing, Peace, Psychology, TraumaProduct -
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy takes an in-depth look at the key elements of effective, respectful, inclusive advocacy and allyship. Every topic was chosen, shaped, and informed by #ActuallyAutistic perspectives.Book | By Jennifer Brunton, Jenna Gensic | June 13, 2022Tagged as: Acceptance, Anti-Oppression, Compassion, Dignity, Disability, Empathy, Family, Gender, Happiness, Healing, Inclusion, Integrity, Parents, Anti-OppressionProduct -
This beautiful board book serves as a reminder for little ones and adults alike to reflect on and cherish the moments in life that bring us joy...Book | By Monique Gray Smith, Julie Flett | August 21, 2019Tagged as: Family, Happiness, LoveProduct -
Let us imagine for a moment that our lives are like the baskets that our children will use after the service to collect colorful eggs and candy. And as we welcome that imaginative connection, let us pause for a moment to accept a blessing....Blessing | By Lucas Hergert | May 27, 2019 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Abundance, Awe, Beauty, Community, Compassion, Easter, Family, Generosity, Gratitude, Happiness, JoyWorship element -
Spirit of Life On this night, may we bear witness to the guiding lights: the lights in the sky That call us to gather, and to give of ourselves To celebrate new life....Prayer | By Carter Smith | February 7, 2019 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Birth, Caring, Christianity, Christmas Eve / Christmas, Community, Faith, Happiness, Hope, Love, Presence, Relationships, TranscendenceWorship element -
"Marriage isn’t meant to make you happy; marriage is there so that it gives you a life in which you find happiness."...Quote | By Esther Perel | June 5, 2016 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Happiness, Intimacy, Marriage, Relationships, Weddings and Commitment CeremoniesWorship element
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Curriculum | September 30, 2015 | For Adults | From Hindsight, Humor, and HopeTagged as: 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Aging, Contemplation, Creativity, Direct Experience, Growth, Happiness, Identity, Life Transition, Meaning, Presence, Spiritual Practice, VisionCurriculum page
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Today I have too many friends who are dying. Sometimes at a memorial service I feel dissatisfied, and I’m the preacher in charge. I realize I can’t figure out how to preach my view of resurrection. I know that people would want to hear it, I’m not worried about offending or confusing anyone. I...Meditation | By Meg Barnhouse | May 28, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Death, Direct Experience, Family, Friendship, Happiness, Honesty, Intimacy, Love, Memorial Services, Nature, Peace, TruthWorship element -
What a gathering—the purple tongues of iris licking out at spikes of lupine, the orange crepe skirts of poppies lifting over buttercup and daisy. Who can be grim in the face of such abundance? There is nothing to compare, no need for beauty to compete. The voluptuous rhododendron and the plain...Meditation | By Lynn Ungar | May 25, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Abundance, Beauty, Beginnings, Community, Earth-Centered, Flower Communion, Growth, Happiness, Nature, SpringWorship element -
There once was a little girl who was walking beside a creek when she happened to see a frog that looked very sad. “I wonder why that frog is so sad?” she asked herself. Then she remembered a story once told by her mother about how a girl had kissed a frog and how the frog had magically turned...Story | By Christopher Buice | April 14, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Friendship, Happiness, Love, TransformationWorship element
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And now we take our leave. Before we gather here again-- may each of us bring happiness into another's life; may we each be surprised by the gifts that surround us; may each of us be enlivened by constant curiosity -- And may we remain together in spirit til the hour we meet again.Closing | By Barbara Cheatham | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Acceptance, Community, Gratitude, Happiness, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Unitarian Universalism, UnityWorship element
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Once upon a time, a thief snuck into the room of a sleeping Buddhist monk. As the burglar rummaged about, the monk awoke. The startled thief ran into the snowy streets with the monk racing after him, "Please stop!" the monk called, and the man finally did, realizing that his pursuer was no threat.Meditation | By Jeffrey A. Lockwood | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Abundance, Buddhism, Caring, Compassion, Connections, Empathy, Generosity, Happiness, Hospitality, Interdependence, Living Our FaithWorship element
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Happiness is a deep, persistent and universal obsession for humanity. As one of my correspondents asked, "Why isn’t happiness the only thing that matters?" From the very beginning Americans (in particular) have made happiness a central piece of their national quest....Sermon | By Scott W. Alexander | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Generosity, Happiness, Psychology, Purpose, RelationshipsWorship element
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T... starts out with Turkey and with Tofu, and Together, H...reminds us of Happiness, may it grow beyond all measure. A...means All who are returning, a reunion in Fall, N...for Newcomers to our Fellowship, and hearty welcome to all! K...for Kind friends with whom we will share dinner, S... means...Chalice Lighting | By Maureen Killoran | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWebTagged as: Abundance, Community, Fall, Food, Gratitude, Happiness, Integrity, Playfulness, Relationships, Thanksgiving, Tradition, Unitarian UniversalismWorship element -
January 8, 2015 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Ending, Friendship, Happiness, Relationships, Teamwork, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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January 8, 2015 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Caring, Community, Food, Friendship, Happiness, Hospitality, Love, Teamwork, Unitarian UniversalismCurriculum page
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December 2, 2014 | For Preschool | From Chalice ChildrenTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), 4th Principle (Truth & Meaning), Awe, Beauty, Direct Experience, Environment, Happiness, Hope, Nature, Reason, Spirituality, Transcendence, Unitarian Universalism, WonderCurriculum page
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Exodus 16: 1-31; 35 (New Revised Standard Version) The whole congregation of the Israelites set out from Elim; and Israel came to the wilderness... The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness....Story | October 29, 2014 | For Multigenerational | From Wisdom from the Hebrew ScripturesTagged as: 2nd Principle (Justice, Equity, & Compassion), Abundance, Commitment, Economy, Equity, Food Justice, God, Grace, Greed, Happiness, Judaism, JusticeCurriculum page
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September 16, 2013 | From Building BridgesTagged as: Ethics, Happiness, Interdependence, Justice, Peace, Reason, Responsibility, Science, ServiceCurriculum page
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Adapted from a National Park Service website; used by permission of Wind Cave National Park. In this Native American legend, Lizard sings a happy song about his home: “Zole, zole, zole, zole, zole, zole, rock is my home.” Bear wants to learn the song. Lizard shares the song, but Bear keeps...Story | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Creating HomeTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Animals, Diversity, Earth-Centered, Happiness, Home, Integrity, ListeningCurriculum page