Tag Archives: healing

“Oh, Honey” Healing Practice

Posted on November 8, 2020 by KGJ

I want to invite you into a healing practice I’m callig the “Oh, Honey” practice, inspired by the poem, “Self Compassion” by James Crews.  I invite you, as I am speaking, to bring your attention to your body and its … Continue reading →

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Seeing You Whole: Speaking Out Against Sexual Violence

Posted on June 10, 2016 by KGJ

I say truly that the legacy of violence, shame, and silence in our lives is unbearable. This week there was the news of the outrageous and inadequate judicial response to Brock Turner’s conviction as a rapist.  Also, this week there … Continue reading →

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Being Servant Candle: Strongest When We Help Each Other

Posted on November 17, 2015 by KGJ

At my children’s elementary school, there was an annual Solstice pageant. One of my favorite parts was when someone read an adaptation (by Monique Bourgeois) of Judy Bressler’s Servant Candle, which I offer here, in part: A candle alone is … Continue reading →

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Coming to the Pond: Surrender & Prayer (sermon)

Posted on August 9, 2015 by KGJ

Unitarian Society of Northampton & Florence August 9, 2015 (The Mary Oliver poem referenced in this sermon can be found here.) When I joined my first Unitarian Universalist congregation, this very one, nearly twenty ago, there was not much tolerance … Continue reading →

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