A wisdom tale from many cultures, including Buddhist.A wise woman, a teacher, was passing through a forest. There, among the leaves, was something shiny. She wiped away the leaves and dirt and beheld a beautiful, large gem. "My, this is pretty," the wise woman said. She put the jewel in her pouch...

Hannah Salwen looked left. She saw a man who was homeless, sitting on a fence. She looked right, at the Mercedes beside them at the intersection. "Dad," she said, "if that man"—she pointed to the Mercedes—"had a less nice car, that man there" —she pointed to the man who was homeless—"could...

Many organizations work to eliminate world hunger, including Hunger Project, Freedom From Hunger, Action Against Hunger, and the Millennium Project.

Reflect on the workshop with your co-leader. Which activities did the group enjoy most? Were varied learning styles addressed? Are group dynamics taking shape in a healthy way or are there issues you should address? Did participants keep to the covenant? Do co-leaders feel the work is shared...

Materials for Activity Supplies for gleaning work-for example, gardening gloves or latex gloves; bags, baskets, or other approved containers; sturdy shoes Optional: A computer with Internet access Preparation for Activity Does the Society of St. Andrew have a branch in your community? If so,...

At which are you better, giving or receiving? Some people love to give, but are less comfortable receiving from others. If this is the case with you, think of a time you gave away something, although you did not possess it in abundance. How did that feel? Did you feel liberated? Did you feel...

Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Story — The Other Half 10 Activity 2: Two Sides to Every Virtue 10 Activity 3: What Have I Got to Give? 15 Activity 4: A Generous Spirit 15 Activity 5: Dilemma 10 Activity 6: Practice 15 Faith in Action: Gleaning Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Real Life...

To practice five things under all circumstances constitutes perfect virtue; these five are gravity, generosity of soul, sincerity, earnestness, and kindness. — Confucius This workshop demonstrates that a generous spirit involves more than a willingness to give of one's financial resources.

1. from The Tao de Ching, Chapter 22, translated by J.H. MacDonald If you want to become whole, first let yourself become broken. If you want to become straight, first let yourself become twisted. If you want to become full, first let yourself become empty. If you want to become new, first let...

In For Praying Out Loud: Interfaith Prayers for Public Occasions (Boston: Skinner House, 2003), used with permission. SPIRIT OF ALL GIFTS AND GRACE We are not ungrateful—not all the time. We know that life is a precious gift. Though we would appear at times to squander it, remember the ways we do...

Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity 8 1/2 x 11-inch writing paper and construction paper A stapler Pens/pencils/markers Optional: Additional decorating materials, such as stickers, glitter, etc Description of Activity Youth create a booklet on the care and feeding of humility....

Materials for Activity "Bicycle Rack" newsprint sheet from Opening Description of Activity Youth discuss ethical challenges they have faced. If someone shared an experience in check-in or during any workshop activities that the group would like to explore further, do so now. This could be...

Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Participants' journals, and writing instruments Participants' clipboards with anklets (Workshop 1, Activity 3, Practice) Beads, and waterproof markers and/or other decorations Extra clipboards and string/hemp, and sciss...

Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Post two sheets of newsprint, one headed "Humility - Up Side", the other headed "Humility - Down Side." Post a third sheet headed "Does Humility mean...?" and write these definitions: "lack of...

The Humanity Quest website promotes the exploration of 500 values, including humility. A search under any particular value will give you links to resources that may include quotations, art and other activities, e-lists and newsletters dealing with this value, art that expresses this value, and...

Reflect upon the workshop with your co-leader. Which activities did the group enjoy most? Were varied learning styles addressed? Are the group dynamics taking shape in a healthy way, or are there issues you should address? Did participants keep to the covenant?...

Materials for Activity Optional: Computer with Internet access and a digital projector or a large monitor Preparation for Activity Preview the Akshaya...

Read Handout 1, Gratitude for What We May Take for Granted. This is not an easy prayer. The author, a UU minister, calls us to a grateful response to experiences we would characterize as negative. The prayer does not ask us to be happy about life's pain. It acknowledges that our anger, tears, or...

Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: Up Side, Down Side 10 Activity 2: Story — The Value of a Gift 10 Activity 3: Said and Done 30 Activity 4: Dilemmas 10 Activity 5: Practice 15 Faith in Action: Untouchables Closing 5 Alternate Activity 1: Real Life Challenges Alternate Activity 2: Gratitude...

Compassion directed to oneself is humility. — Simone Weil Our culture offers mixed messages about the virtue of humility. While expressions of humility are socially acceptable, even encouraged, we are also expected to stand up for our rights and take credit for our contributions. The youth learn...