Session 13: A Matter of Perspective Part of Love Connects Us In This Section Introduction to Session 13 From Love Connects Us Say not 'I have found the truth,' but rather 'I have found a truth.' — Khalil Gibran, from The Prophet Unitarian Universalism is a living tradition. We... Session-at-a-Glance From Love Connects Us Activity Minutes Welcoming and Entering 0 Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — Filling the House 15 Activity 2: Matter of Perspective 10 Activity 3:... Spiritual Preparation From Love Connects Us Find a place where you can be quiet with your thoughts. Close your eyes and breathe deeply for about five minutes, perhaps repeating a word or phrase to... Welcoming and Entering From Love Connects Us Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Optical Illusions Optional: Additional optical illusions and images that change with a different perspective... Opening From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and matches or LED/battery-operated candle Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation fo... Activity 1: Story - Filling the House From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, "Filling the House" Preparation for Activity Read the story several times so you a... Activity 2: Matter of Perspective From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity An assortment of everyday items of different sizes and colors (for example: a set of keys, an aluminum... Activity 3: Alternative Story Perspectives From Love Connects Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Children's storybooks of well known tales such as The Three Little Pigs or Little Red Riding Hood Paper... Closing From Love Connects Us Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Optical Illusions One-hole punch, yarn or hemp, and scissors Taking it Home Preparati... Leader Reflection and Planning From Love Connects Us Reflect on and discuss with your co-leader(s): How did the timing go today? What might we do to make it better? How did the participants respond to the... Faith In Action: Video Project From Love Connects Us Materials for Activity A video camera, tripod, and blank tapes for each team of three or four participants Optional: Hand-held microphones Preparation f... Alternate Activity 1: Creating a Scavenger Hunt From Love Connects Us Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Objects to hide (e.g., stickers, temporary tattoos, canned goods, etc.) Paper and pens/pencils Preparat... Alternate Activity 2: Seeking Truth in Song From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Recordings of songs about seeking truth, and music player(s) Copies of song lyrics Preparation for... Alternate Activity 3: Solving and Making Mazes From Love Connects Us Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Copies of mazes for all participants Pencils with erasers Blank paper Preparation for Activity Download... Alternate Activity 4: Journaling From Love Connects Us Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Blank paper Pens, pencils, or markers Description of Activity Distribute paper and pencils. Invite... Taking It Home From Love Connects Us Say not 'I have found the truth,' but rather 'I have found a truth.' — Khalil Gibran, from The Prophet IN TODAY'S SESSION... the participants heard a... Filling the House From Love Connects Us A wisdom tale from the northern European countries of Lithuania and Latvia.Once upon a time, a farming couple had three sons.... Leader Resource 1: Optical Illusions From Love Connects Us Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing... Find Out More From Love Connects Us One optical illusion that challenges our notion of truth is a 1, 2, 3 Optical Illusions website, along with the Wavy Lines Illusion, the Gradient Illusi... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Love Connects Us NEXT: Introduction to Session 13 Download all of Love Connects Us (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.