Yes, mountains are holy and provoke enlightening experiences. Perhaps leaders should have to do a silent climb every little while to keep them in touch with greater realities.
Before I spoke, I shared what I planned to say with two friends who are active in a UU congregation. I am especially cautious when asked to speak outside of my own tradition.
Yes, mountains are holy and provoke enlightening experiences. Perhaps leaders should have to do a silent climb every little while to keep them in touch with greater realities.
The effort involved in climbing is good for us, I think. It reminds us of our physical limits, which is appropriately humbling.
Great! I have a twice a year gig at a UU church and they are my my most cautious speaking events of the year.
Before I spoke, I shared what I planned to say with two friends who are active in a UU congregation. I am especially cautious when asked to speak outside of my own tradition.
Great resource. I also punt sometimes by inserting brief quotes from Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Hindu, Bahai sources to b ring a worldwide perspective.