This past spring, Dennis Slotnick presented “Invitation to Immensity” in which he explored the science of perception of animals and discussed how our world view is based on our limited senses. In this talk, Dennis sheds the mystery about Transcending and brings forth the modern scientific approach with astonishing relevance to our daily lives. He begins with references to Unitarian Universalists who document their transcendental experiences and commentary on transcendentalism. Historically, these experiences were considered mystical, spiritual and transitory. Now with scientific documentation of the fourth state of consciousness: transcendental consciousness as measured in human physiology, revealing a real, attainable state of Being. Methods of transcending are offered as we address the value of transcendence, recognize when we transcend, and explain why we are left with such a peaceful, whole feeling when walking along a shoreline, sitting to rest in a forest, kayaking on smooth still water, gazing at the stars or being spellbound by the beauty of a flower.
Many times change is unasked for, unwelcome, and downright hard. What can we learn, how can we grow, even when a change is not something of our choosing? Together we will contemplate changes in the seasons and in ourselves, considering how a “reframing” can help us heal and transform.
We will be finishing up our Get Out the Vote letters: stuffing, closing, and stamping. We will also be talking about all of the other things we can do between the end of September and November 5. Come help us earn our Good Trouble Congregation status again this year!
Our annual Earth Day Service connects us with the earth and those with whom we share the planet. Come listen to Geno Gresham, a representative of Greening of Detroit, share about the work they do to "enhance the quality of life for Detroiters by planting trees, repurposing the land to create beautiful and productive green spaces and helping communities rebuild their neighborhoods one lot at a time."
