Elon Musk said recently that America is suffering from “an epidemic of empathy.” He might be right–that empathy is something that you catch and can pass on to others–what a thought! Hearing this, I went back to a book a friend of mine, Professor Helen Riess, recently published, called “The Empathy Effect.” There’s lots to learn in employing … Continue reading Empathy
I grew up hearing about the “Passion Story,” which is a Latin word denoting suffering (which means ‘Compassion’ is ‘suffering alongside or with”). One can never dismiss the power of pain in living existence, but obviously there is another meaning to Passion–which is the surging emotion of love, allowing transcendence over pain. This Sunday is a day … Continue reading “Passion” – Easter Sunday Spring Celebration- including Children’s Egg Hunt
Stephen writes, “In my 20 years in Boston, I supervised 19 ministerial interns–none more talented and kind than Daniel. He’s currently serving as contract minister at Croton on the Hudson, NY and until recently, co-chair of the UUA Climate Justice staff position. I look forward to welcoming him to our pulpit.”
