On fourth Sundays this year we will have discussions on topics chosen by the participants.  This month the topic is:  “Acceptance”

In the book of JOY, the Dali Lama and Desmond Tutu identify the four “Qualities of Mind”  They are Perspective, Humility, Humor and Acceptance.   Stress and anxiety come from the discrepancy in our expectations of how life should be and the way life turns out to be.  When we are able to ACCEPT that life is how it is, not as we think it should be.  We are able move through life, ACCEPTING what it brings and ride out rough spots smoothly.

The Dali Lama said “Once we can see life in its wider perspective,…and once we are able to laugh at ourselves, we then come to the fourth and final quality of mind, which is the ability to accept our life in all its pain, imperfection and beauty.”

Religious Education is available for the children during the programs.  There will be a coffee hour in the “Green Room” after the service.

 

Topics: Discussion Sunday