Session 2: The Miracle of Close Attention Part of Miracles In This Section Introduction From Miracles I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field and don't notice it. — Shug Avery, in Alice Walker’s novel The Color Purple The... Session-at-a-Glance From Miracles Activity Minutes Opening 5 Activity 1: Sharing Miracle Moments 10 Activity 2: Story – May Sarton 10 Activity 3: To Look with Absolute Attention 15... Spiritual Preparation From Miracles Set aside five minutes before the session. Find a comfortable position, and take three deep breaths to center yourself. Feel the details of your... Opening From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice and LED/battery-operated candle Optional: Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity... Activity 1: Sharing Miracles Moments From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Newsprint with definition(s) of a miracle generated by the group in Sessio... Activity 2: Story – May Sarton From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity A copy of the story, “May Sarton” Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Read the... Activity 3: To Look with Absolute Attention From Miracles Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Everyday items from nature such as tree leaves or branches, a nautilus or other shell, potted plants, c... Activity 4: Observational Drawing From Miracles Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Items and tools for observation, from Activity 3, To Look with Absolute Attention Drawing paper and... Closing From Miracles Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Taking It Home Optional: Session 1, Handout 1, Say “Yes” to a Miracle Optional: Session 1, Handout 2,... Leader Reflection and Planning From Miracles To reflect together after each session, you may wish to use these questions: How was our mix of discussion and action? How well did the timing of this... Faith In Action: Plant Sale - Share the Miracle From Miracles Materials for Activity Seasonal, fruit- or vegetable-bearing potted plants or seedlings to sell Tables and chairs; container(s) to hold money; pens/penc... Alternate Activity 1: Fibonacci Numbers in Nature From Miracles Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape A whole pineapple, a pinecone or another object with a natural pattern tha... Alternate Activity 2: Fun with Fibonacci – Art Collage From Miracles Activity time: 30 minutes Materials for Activity Large sheets of paper for all participants Fibonacci plants and vegetables, e.g., several stalks of... Alternate Activity 3: Fives and Eights – The Numbers in Pinecones From Miracles Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Fibonacci-by-Numbers Pinecone 1 Handout 2, Fibonacci-by-Numbers Pinecone 2 Color pencils to... Alternate Activity 4: Paying Close Attention Outdoors From Miracles Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Paper for drawing and writing, clipboards, and pens/pencils for all participants Optional: Blankets to ... Alternate Activity 5: Observational Writing From Miracles Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Items and tools for observation from Activity 3, To Look with Absolute Attention Writing paper and... Taking It Home: The Miracle of Close Attention From Miracles I think it pisses God off when you walk by the color purple in a field and don't notice it. — Shug Avery, in Alice Walker’s novel The Color Purple The... May Sarton From Miracles There once was an inquisitive, thoughtful girl named May. She was born in Belgium, about 100 years ago.... Handout 1: Fibonacci-by-Numbers Pinecone 1 From Miracles Artwork adapted by permission from Dr. Ron Knott's … webpage. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Handout 2: Fibonacci-by-Numbers Pinecone 2 From Miracles Artwork adapted by permission from Dr. Ron Knott's … webpage. Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 1: Fibonacci Images From Miracles Tree and pinecone illustrations show Fibonacci patterns in nature, courtesy of the Fractal Foundation. Find Out More From Miracles May Sarton Find a biography of the poet, novelist and memoirist May Sarton in the online Dictionary of Unitarian and Universalist Biography. Sarton was... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: Miracles NEXT: Introduction Download all of Miracles (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.