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  • "The Wind in Both Ears," by Angus MacLean, in The Wind in Both Ears (Boston: Beacon Press, 1965).Introduce the story by explaining that the author, Angus MacLean was a Universalist, a professor of religious education, and dean of the Theological School at St. Lawrence University. His influence...
    Story | December 9, 2011 | For Adults | From The New UU
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Awe, Contemplation, Courage, Discernment, Education, Faith, Growth, Humility, Immanence, Listening, Unitarian Universalism
  • Five people wearing blindfolds were once brought into a room in the middle of which stood an elephant. Each person was directed to a different part of the animal, and then all five were encouraged to explore and discover whatever they could.
    Story | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in Practice
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Animals, Conflict, Connections, Direct Experience, Discernment, Diversity, Doubt, Individualism, Interdependence, Letting Go
  • A Muslim folk tale from Ayat Jamilah: Beautiful Signs, A Treasury of Islamic Wisdom for Children and Parents collected and adapted by Sarah Conover and Freda Crane (Spokane: Eastern Washington University Press, 2004); originally from Mythology and Folklore. Begin by saying, "Today we will hear a...
    Story | By Sarah Conover, Freda Crane | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Love Surrounds Us
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Challenge, Discernment, Forgiveness, Imagination, Islam, Love, Poverty, Redemption, Wisdom
  • A Jewish tale from Afghanistan. Once, on a summer night in the country Afghanistan, the ruler Shah Abbis changed out of his fancy robes and left his palace dressed as a peasant to enjoy the evening air and to wander through the streets unnoticed. He walked and walked until he reached the poorest...
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades 2-3 | From Moral Tales
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Belief, Challenge, Courage, Discernment, Ethics, Faith, Good, Happiness, Hope, Judaism, Justice, Prayer Practices