Lent

Meditation on Sanctuary

CZ

Today is the day of rest. Today is the day to focus on what heals us and makes us feel safe. Today is the day to lift up and celebrate Sanctuary. This article from positive news focuses on the need for sanctuary in our busy lives. I have also shared our church’s mission statement as refuge is a synonym for sanctuary and the lyrics to a song. I hope you find all three benefitial in your search for sanctuary today.

Namaste,
Cricket

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Our Mission
Be a beacon and a refuge for all
Worship joyfully
Grow in spirit
Touch our community

“Make us aware we
are a sanctuary
Each made holy
loved right through
with thanksgiving
we are a living
sanctuary a-new.” – Christian Praise Song with words rewritten by one of the UU Churches in Boston.

Meditation on Wonder

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I hope that you are able to get out in the world today and wonder at it and everything in it.

“Like the cosmic dust following after a great Perseid meteor, we are the living remnants of time and all that has come to pass in its wake—briefly shining lights on the way to eternity. We are only visible to the naked eye for an instant. Take this moment to shine like the start dust you are. May the light of our time on earth shine to bless the world and each other. Shine. Shine. Shine.” by Mary Edes

Namaste,
Cricket

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Meditation on Play

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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

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“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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