Topic: Creativity

“Writing from the Heart”

Presenter: Janice Kimball Service Associate: Carol Johnson Janice Kimball, author of numerous books and articles, will speak to us about the profoundly meaningful exercise of writing to discover the wholeness of who and what we are. Whether we write to communicate to others, or just to more deeply understand our own history and experiences, we … Continue reading “Writing from the Heart”

Let It Be A Dance

Presenters: Barley Donahue and Susie Linderman We will explore why dance is important to all beings. We will be exposed to NIA, from instructor Susan Mitchie Maitlin. NIA is a form of dance that includes martial arts and fluid movement. We will join together and play percussion instruments. The lead singer of Mary’s Island, Fer … Continue reading Let It Be A Dance

“BRAVADOS” – Book Launch

Prepare to be captivated by candid and deeply personal readings by four members of the Lake Chapala Unitarian Universalist Fellowship community who have contributed to the anticipated publication of BRAVADOS, an anthology of narratives by 21 authors, all of whom live in the Lake Chapala area. Their stories should open your eyes to the benefits … Continue reading “BRAVADOS” – Book Launch

“Flashes of Delight”

Rev. Matt AlspaughMichael Swords, Service Associate Oftentimes life offers up little gifts of joy and delight, sometimes unexpected, even intense, oftentimes brief, though the warm memory of such gifts lingers. Like a gemstone we hold up to sunlight, the delight sparkles in unexpected patterns. Delight is rarely something that we can make happen, beyond our … Continue reading “Flashes of Delight”

“Creative Genius”

Rev. Matt Alspaugh Deb Gang, Service Associate In ancient Rome, genius was the deity associated with a person. A particularly strong genius could give a person great powers for achievement, hence they too, were called geniuses. We continue to think of genius as an individual trait, but it seems creative ideas often emerge from community … Continue reading “Creative Genius”