Meditation on Play

CZ

We have all heard that “play is the work of childhood” and have read or seen many things about how important play is for children. This article from NPR discusses how it is also important for the rest of us. 

May this guide you in your thoughts today. May you find new ways to play. 

Namste,
Cricket

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Meditation on Resilience

CZ

“I’m not sure if resilience is ever achieved alone. Experience allows us to learn from example. But if we have someone who loves us-I don’t mean who indulges us, but who loves us enough to be on our side-then it’s easier to grow resilience, to grow belief in self, to grow self-esteem. And it’s self-esteem that allows a person to stand up.” – Maya Angelou

May this TED Talk help you discover your own resilience.

Namaste,
Cricket

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Meditation on Music

CZ

Here is a responsive reading by Carie J. Johnsen and the choir members of Unitarian Universalist Community Church (Augusta, ME).

Here is a link to a playlist on YouTube of UU hymns:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbJ32h-YpQA&list=PL6B257199CC44C6AB

May both of these serve as a reminder of how important music can be in our spiritual lives. What does music mean to you? What are some songs that provide inspiration? What are songs that provide you with hope?

Namaste,
Cricket

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