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  • There once was an inquisitive, thoughtful girl named May. She was born in Belgium, about 100 years ago. She lived there only a few years until the German invasion in 1914. Fleeing Europe, May Sarton and her family came to live in Cambridge, Massachusetts, where May’s father became a professor.
    Story | May 15, 2015 | For Multigenerational | From Miracles
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Acceptance, Balance, Contemplation, Honesty, Identity, Mindfulness, Presence, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Revelation, Solitude, Wonder
  • Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Story, "The Presence of Angels" Optional: Computer with Internet access and large monitor or digital projector and screen Preparation for Activity Read the story and prepare to share it with the group. Read the discussion questions....
    Activity | October 20, 2014 | For Children, Grades 4-5 | From Sing to the Power
    Tagged as: Compassion, Justice, Nonviolence, Power, Presence
  • Once the great Sufi holy man and wise fool Nasreddin Hodja was walking down the street when a group of women came running up to him. Obviously distressed, they cried out to him, “Help us, Hodja! Help us.”...
    Story | October 29, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit in Practice
    Tagged as: 3rd Principle (Acceptance & Spiritual Growth), Family, God, Immanence, Islam, Mindfulness, Mystery, Playfulness, Presence, Spiritual Practice
  • The Tenderloin district of San Francisco can be intimidating because of its high concentration of homeless people, poverty, prostitution, and drug and alcohol abuse. Tourists are cautioned to avoid the area. But where some people saw danger, two women from different faiths saw an opportunity for...
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From A Chorus of Faiths
    Tagged as: Compassion, Creativity, Justice, Poverty, Presence, Privilege, Prophetic Words & Deeds, Relationships, Religion, Respect, Youth/Teens, Religious Pluralism
  • This story is an excerpt from the essay "Balance" by Unitarian Universalist minister Susan Manker-Seale, included in the book Everyday Spiritual Practice: Simple Pathways for Enriching Your Life, edited by Scott W. Alexander (Skinner House Books, 1999). My daily spiritual practice is to balance....
    Story | By Susan Manker-Seale | October 27, 2011 | For Adults | From Spirit of Life
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Acceptance, Balance, Contemplation, Gratitude, Immanence, Interdependence, Listening, Mindfulness, Peace, Presence, Unitarian Universalism
  • Read or tell the story. Once upon a time a girl named Maya was playing in her front yard with her big sister and some of her sister's friends, while her father watched from the kitchen window. Soon Maya's friend Annie came along and wanted to join in the game. Maya's big sister and her friends...
    Story | October 27, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful Welcome
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Buddhism, Caring, Discernment, Kindness, Mindfulness, Presence, Purpose, Relationships, Service, Wisdom
  • Nelson was worried. He had been worried about something all week and this afternoon, it was going to happen. During clean-up at church school, he decided to talk to his teacher, Lilia. "Nelson, is everything okay?" she asked. "Well, not really....
    Story | October 26, 2011 | For Children, Grades K-1 | From Wonderful Welcome
    Tagged as: 1st Principle (Worth & Dignity), Change, Empathy, Family, Generosity, Humanism, Inclusion, Presence, Simplicity, Worry