Expanding Horizons

Kris leads today's service with a reflection on gratitude, and some of the ways which we can cultivate it in our lives.

Kris describes the attributes of the Hero, and the spiritual benefits from analysis of a number of Heroic myths and tales.

Kris leads today's service, sharing his thoughts about the importance of resilience and the tools we can use to combat challenges in our lives.

This week, Kris introduces guest speaker Amanda. She shares an archetype from Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung; the Shadow, namely, unconscious negative parts of a personality that have been repressed, as well as positive qualities that may be embraced.

The problems that come from self-deception are well-known and are illustrated in stories from around the world. The feelings and motivations that we reject in ourselves often hide in our subconscious and can come out in unforeseen ways, leading to more suffering. Here Kris explores the ways Jungian and Buddhist philosophies address this major vulnerability of the human ego and points out ways we can begin to face the issues we hide from ourselves.

Listen as Kris reflects on two suggestions by Jeshua.

Kris leads today's service, and invites Di Russell to speak about our three gifts; Life, Mind and Faith.

Kris discusses the signposts on the path to spiritual fulfilment; Disquiet, The Search, The Answer, Crisis, Renewal, Detachment and Reconnection.

Taking lessons from these signposts can lead us to becoming wiser, kinder, more loving people.

Equanimity is not indifference, emotional suppression, or passivity. True equanimity is a state of engaged, balanced presence where you see things clearly and respond without being reactive.

 

Unitarian member Jennie leads this podcast episode; sharing engaging view points from a selection of stories.

Why is the story of Frankenstein's Monster so popular, even over 200 years since it was written by Mary Shelley? The original title gives a hint: "Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus". Mary Shelley was inspired in part by a classic myth and, like all great stories, it reflects many enduring themes, such as loss, guilt, father-child relationships, and the consequences of defying nature's laws. Here Kris explores these themes and their links to spirituality.