Articles

Perils of Perfection
Rev. Teri Schwartz
An overachiever’s high-stress lifestyle was causing a whole complex of stress-related issues: migraines, backaches, heart palpitations, and climbing blood pressure. Alarmed, her doctor told her she needed to slow down and learn to relax. Read more »
Imperfection: The Perfect Spirituality
Rev. Gail Seavey
My youngest sister Beth was very talented physically. When she was seven she could roller skate across the basement, up the stairs, down the steep driveway and the steeper hill of the road with perfect balance and grace. But she was very shy. Read more »
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Quest for Meaning
If you enjoy the ways in which Monthly Quest gets you thinking, come join the conversation on Facebook—search for the CLF Quest Monthly Theme Discussion Group. Read more »
Always Evolving
Quest for Meaning
It’s no secret that the CLF is willing to try new things and risk mistakes to reach more people with a Unitarian Universalist message of hope, love, and justice. Read more »
The Healing Moment
Rev. Elizabeth Tarbox
Each day I am newly reminded of my unworthiness: a dozen thoughts misspoken; another day when the good I do falls so far short of the good that I could do… Read more »
The Imperfectionist
Rev. Dr. Forrest Church
The reason I’ve been able to produce so much is that I’m not a perfectionist— I’m an imperfectionist. Read more »
From Your Minister
Rev. Meg Riley
Mistakes. The longer I live, the more clearly I know that I’ll never quit making them. So, one skill that I have honed to a fine point is that of apologizing. Read more »
REsources for Living
Rev. Dr. Lynn Ungar
Contrary to popular belief, there is something to be said for failings and foibles. After all, mistakes are the basis of our whole diverse, ever-changing, interdependent web of life. Read more »
Afterward
Rev. Nancy Shaffer
Afterward, we want to say, But can’t we do that over? Say, But it was a mistake! Read more »
Did You Know?
Quest for Meaning
That the CLF shop has a variety of items, from chalice jewelry to note cards, that make perfect end of year gifts for volunteers? Read more »