This month we’re making space to consider how we can strengthen our own spiritual practice, by allowing time and effort in considering what is special to us — and how that connects us to all that is larger than ourselves.

 

Link – The Empty Chalice – Rev. Fiona Heath

Rev. Fiona Heath is the minister at the First Unitarian Congregation of Mississauga, and she draws much inspiration from the image of the empty space left by clay vessel:

https://emptychalice.com/

Video – 10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation – Celeste Headlee (TED)

A professional overview on how to be a more present listener:

 

Comic – How Can You Help a Grieving Friend? – Brittany Bilyeu

Don’t know what to say to someone in grief?  This comic strip offers some guidance – it helpful during or outside of holiday seasons:

http://www.refugeingrief.com/2017/12/16/help-grieving-friend-holidays/

 

Article – Here’s how you can connect to friends who are depressed – TED

One person’s witness on their experience with depression – and what they find most helpful when others are seeking to connect:

Here’s how you can connect to friends who are depressed