UU Lent 2022 – Day 7 – Grief

“But what is grief, if not love persevering?” – Vision in the show WandaVision

Weeping Willow (From The Film My Girl) Poem by Emma Jane Rae

Weeping willow with your tears running down,
why do you always weep and frown?
is it because he left you one day?
is it because he couldnt not stay?
on your branches he would swing,
do you love the happiness that he would bring?
he found shelter in your shade,
we thought his laughter would never fade!
Weeping willow stop your tears,
there is something to calm your fears,
you think death as you do forever part,
i know he will always be in your heart!

Why the Five Stages of Grief Are Wrong: Lessons from the (non-)stages of grief by David B. Feldman Ph.D.

Laying Dreams to Rest by Leslie Gatto

UU Lent 2022 – Day 5 – Hospitality

“In Judaism, showing hospitality (hakhnasat orchim) to guests is considered a mitzvah. When one knows of strangers who are hungry or need a place to relax, it becomes a legal obligation. Some rabbis consider hakhnasat orchim (literally the “bringing in of strangers”) to be a part of gemilut hasadim (giving of loving kindness).” – From The Jewish Virtual Library

The first story of hospitality in the Torah is when Abraham welcomes the strangers.

“May You Be Filled With Loving Kindness” – Metta Meditation

Ways to Deepen Your Congregation’s Welcome

Andrew McKnight “These Shoes” (with intro)