10-21-2018
11:14 am - 12:15 pm
Family Ministry Office

We are Loved, Flaws and All

This session focuses on the first Unitarian Universalist Source, “Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and openness to the forces that create and uphold life,” expressed in children’s language as “the sense of wonder we all share.” Participants consider human nature, with a focus on the wonder and awe of finding beauty in unexpected places. The session affirms that, although humans are imperfect creatures, with work and time and love we can turn our blemishes into strength and beauty.

Take Home

Talk about ways you can transform uncomfortable situations, poor choices, bad behaviors, or imperfect objects into beauty. Watch for opportunities to:

• Find gratitude in the midst of a disappointment, by taking the time to name your blessings. See if you can find or create a new opportunity resulting from the disappointment.
• Talk about a failure, mistake, or poor choice See what new ideas or learning it provided. Point out that learning from our mistakes and succeeding at turning a bad situation around are important achievements that can make us feel a “wow” in our hearts.
• Turn a broken toy into something new.

Family Adventure. Take a “Wow” Walk. Make a point of noticing things around you with an attitude of wonder and awe. As you walk ponder how the things and creatures in your surroundings came to be there. Try a variety of “Wow” Walks: in the woods, in the supermarket, at a museum, in the rain.

A Family Ritual. Gather daily, or once a week, and have each family member share “wow” moments. Talk about what inspired you or evoked your awe and wonder.

Check it out: Session 5