Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Mel Harkrader Pine I made a solo 1,500-mile driving round trip recently, which gave me the opportunity to catch up to some books I had been wanting to read, or in this case listen to. I was surprised, and enlightened, by two that incongruously fit together.…
The Veteran’s Paradox
“I don’t like war. Or killing. Or destroying lives and families and endless property. But I was a voluntary part of it.”
Buddhism Is More ‘Western’ Than You Think, but Is It ‘Liberal’?
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Mel Harkrader Pine My religion, Unitarian Universalism, fits neatly into the theme of this blog, but does my spiritual practice, Buddhism? If you need a reminder, our theme is, “Helping liberal religion live up to its its promise.” Is Buddhism a liberal religion? It depends. As…
Right Understanding – Jack Kornfield, Re-Blog
Article by Jack Kornfield offers pointers for anyone seeking spiritual wholeness. Whether it’s the Eightfold Path or another.
Social Justice and Dry Bones
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Rev. Kate Braestrup From the prophet Jeremiah: O ye dry bones, hear the word of the Lord. Thus saith the Lord God unto these bones; Behold, I will cause breath to enter into you, and ye shall live: And I will lay sinews upon you, and…
Is That a Shame?
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Mel Harkrader Pine “A lot of people seem to think I started this business,” (Elvis) Presley told Jet magazine in 1957. “But rock ‘n’ roll was here a long time before I came along. Nobody can sing that music like colored people. Let’s face it: I…
Be Careful What You Resolve To Do…you just might do it
Originally posted on Truly Open Minds and Hearts:
By Rev. Kate Braestrup As a rule, my New Year’s resolutions are notable neither for originality nor for their chances of being fulfilled. Year after year, along with so many of my fellow Americans, I resolve to– -surprise!– – exercise and lose weight. Year after year, my…
Me, Too
Let’s recognize that no one has a monopoly on pain.
Despair, Anger, Hope, and Faith
I despair that Unitarian Universalism seems to have plunged into the same us-and-them-ness as our culture at large
For Me, These Shootings Are Personal
When faced with the unbelievable, like mass killings, we react by not believing the obvious.
How Vietnam Scarred Us
My generation came head-to-head with the draft and the Vietnam war just as we reached the age of questioning and rebellion.
Shahada-Shema
I find the similarities between the Shahada and the Shema…striking in their similarity. Even the words both mean “hear, listen, pay attention.”
Melting-Pot Dharma 