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… Adapted from an Indian folk tale. There was once a wise woman who … was never wrong — not ever. Some of the children of the village … questions about the planets, the animals, and the world. No matter …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral TalesTagged as: 6th Principle (World Community), Anger, Choice, Ethics, Kindness, Mindfulness, Nonviolence, Peace, Redemption, Responsibility, Reverence -
… By Julie Simon Print and copy the coloring sheet by Nancy Meshkoff (PDF) for "Enough Stuff." … your friends to donate items for an animal shelter or another charity …Story | By Julie Simon | May 17, 2013 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From World of WonderTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Conscience, Earth, Gratitude, Humanism, Interdependence, Mindfulness, Money, Nature, Sacrifice, Service, Simplicity -
… (PDF) Illustration: Nancy Meshkoff Read or tell the story. Once upon a time a girl … yard with her big sister and some of her sister's friends, while her …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful WelcomeTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Buddhism, Caring, Discernment, Kindness, Mindfulness, Presence, Purpose, Relationships, Service, Wisdom -
… This story is an excerpt from the essay "Balance" by Unitarian … is to balance. A major part of that practice involves balancing … busy, taking-for-granted moments of the day with moments to pause and …Story | By Susan Manker-Seale | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of LifeTagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Balance, Contemplation, Gratitude, Immanence, Interdependence, Listening, Mindfulness, Peace, Presence, Unitarian Universalism
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… Vendrell, Spain to a Puerto Rican mother, is thought by many to be the … who ever lived. His recordings of the Bach Cello Suites, made … became evident early. By the age of four he could play the violin, …Story | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Brokenness, Commitment, Creativity, Culture, Death, Direct Experience, Growth, Humility, Mindfulness, Patience, Progress -
… something that would influence the rest of his life: If you keep a bug in a … on a new living thing. In mid-May of 1771, he popped a little mint …Story | May 18, 2015 | For Multigenerational | From MiraclesTagged as: 7th Principle (Interconnected Web), Awe, Earth Day, Interdependence, Mindfulness, Mystery, Nature, Reason, Revelation, Science, Transformation, Unitarianism, Wonder -
… There once was an inquisitive, … about 100 years ago. She lived there only a few years until the … where May’s father became a professor. When she was ten, May’s … would stay with her for the rest of her life: “Go into the inner …Story | May 15, 2015 | For Multigenerational | From MiraclesTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Balance, Contemplation, Honesty, Identity, Mindfulness, Presence, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Revelation, Solitude, Wonder
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… … Familiarize yourself with the meditation below so you … mat will also work. … Description of Activity … This guided meditation … not interfere with the experience of those around them. Ask …Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Mindfulness, Spiritual Practice -
… … Materials for Activity … Story, "The Four Creations" Leader Resource … between sentences. … Description of Activity … Read or tell Part Three of the story, "The Four Creations." …Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the PowerTagged as: Mindfulness -
… cluster, without touching one another. … Description of Activity … Begin the mediation in … these words or your own: Many kinds of meditation work well to help us …Activity | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Love Connects UsTagged as: Mindfulness, Spiritual Practice
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… home, I was rushing to get into the house to do whatever it was I … to see. An ant was dragging a crumb of bread that looked to be four … and pushed and climbed on top of the crumb, then underneath it. …Story | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Harvest the PowerTagged as: Mindfulness, Parents -
… Once the great Sufi holy man and wise … down the street when a group of women came running up to him. … him. As he approached the band of men, he began to shout, “Help me! …Story | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in PracticeTagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Family, God, Immanence, Islam, Mindfulness, Mystery, Playfulness, Presence, Spiritual Practice