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My first time at the Unitarian Church
7 years ago
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I want cake.
A few people asked me to tell them how it went, so...
It was excellent. A bit overwhelming though; I was twitching because of all the positive energy. It's been a long time since I even set foot in a Church, much less one that teaches all faiths lead to truth and God.
I wish I brought a keyboard to take notes, because I don't think I'll remember everything.
Today they taught from Buddhist faith. They opened up the sermon with a plate that the attenders could decorate with paint, and they talked about how Buddhists do the same thing but with colored sand...then, when they are done, they dump the sand into the water to signify that no things last forever.
And that is the cause of suffering- attachment to temporary things.
All things are temporary, but at the same time, there is no beginning or end. There is only change.
During World War 2, there were posters that Britain put up of the crown that said "Keep calm and carry on" as an attempt to improve morale and be less attached during those stressful times. It worked well- and many years after the war, the posters were recovered and became the famous "keep calm and <x>" meme.
That's about all I remember. I'm thinking of joining some of the groups the Church offers, but right now I'm overwhelmed from the experience. Looking forward to next week.
It was excellent. A bit overwhelming though; I was twitching because of all the positive energy. It's been a long time since I even set foot in a Church, much less one that teaches all faiths lead to truth and God.
I wish I brought a keyboard to take notes, because I don't think I'll remember everything.
Today they taught from Buddhist faith. They opened up the sermon with a plate that the attenders could decorate with paint, and they talked about how Buddhists do the same thing but with colored sand...then, when they are done, they dump the sand into the water to signify that no things last forever.
And that is the cause of suffering- attachment to temporary things.
All things are temporary, but at the same time, there is no beginning or end. There is only change.
During World War 2, there were posters that Britain put up of the crown that said "Keep calm and carry on" as an attempt to improve morale and be less attached during those stressful times. It worked well- and many years after the war, the posters were recovered and became the famous "keep calm and <x>" meme.
That's about all I remember. I'm thinking of joining some of the groups the Church offers, but right now I'm overwhelmed from the experience. Looking forward to next week.
