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UNITY TALKS ... about what matters "A house divided against itself cannot stand"-- Abe Lincoln Welcome to UNITY TALKS This site hosts events that build Unity in the important areas of Family, Work, Community & Spirit. Current Events Uniting People of Faith and Goodwil Ongoing Monthly: Creativity Meditation, Relaxation, & Devotional Includes Interfaith Spirit readings & sharings for serenity & peace --(bring your readings too:)) behind Kapaa Neighborhood Center Small group at or near the little pavillion or outdoor picnic table (or on the porch in bad weather) -- All welcome, free. Last Sundays of the month *and some other Sundays too) 9 am. For more info call 822-0333. _______________________________________ Unity Feasts and firesides in Kapahi Sunday Night: Call for info Spirtual Deepening classes: TBA Upcoming: Successful Self Development Courses _______________________________________ UNITY TALKS Please call or email us to assist or encourage the work of these fun & vital events! We invite you to join us, in great conversations with fellow Kauaiians, Hawaiians, friends, nieghbors and visitors alike, in cafes, bookstores, churches, living rooms, and even by telephone conference calls. Lively, open-hearted discussions consider questions essential to our futures; sharing a meeting ground that is inclusive of all views; where we can come together to listen, speak, ask and learn -- without being forced to agree, change or bite our tongues. Everyone is welcome. UnityTalks are hosted using " Cafe" Style methods-- a way that allows everyone to feel heard and respected Why talk? Great changes are born in conversation. We believe that Unity is the key to creating a world that works-- and a touchstone for unity is good communication. Comm- Unity can save our World! Link to Conversationcafe.com for mor on" "Why Talk? "-- what this can do for you, your community, and more. Guidelines are: Inclusive – all people and all perspectives welcome Non-partisan – bring your views - but no lobbying for causes, candidates, movements or parties. Respectful – having a host and "ground rules" will assure that everyone has a chance to be heard. New – new people, new information, new ideas, new insights, new possibilities Click here to join our email list now, and we'll keep you posted as things develop. UnityTalks include the following elements for Good Conversations: * Diversity – Friends, neighbors, co-workers, members of community groups, strangers. The idea is to involve both people who share similar views -- and people who don't. * A structure –.A set beginning and ending time. usually 1- 1 1/2 hours. * Fair sharing: a chance – at the start and at the end - for each person in the group to speak in turn. No interruptions. No feedback. Not speaking is okay, too. * A Host who introduces the simple agreements and process, and keeps time. * A Set of Agreements, including : Open-mindedness: listen to and have patience with all points of view. Acceptance: suspend judgement as best you can. Curiosity: seek to understand rather than persuade. Discovery: question old assumptions, look for new insights. Sincerity: speak for yourself about what has personal heart and meaning. Brevity: go for honesty and depth but don't go on and on. To help participants stay at ease, curious and inviting, and keep the conversation interesting, Hosts may ask: • (to open up interest & curiosity) Tell me more about… • This is what I heard you say… is it what you meant? • (if someone begins advocating for a fixed position) What led you to this point of view? • (if someone begins campaigning for a candidate) What is most important you in a leader? • (if there is agreement but little diversity) What if the opposite were true? _________________________________ Some UnityTalks Conversation Topics: I. Our Lives in Community: What is your faith or vision for the future? What matters to Hawaii-- what is important to preserve? What is worth doing? What matters to us & our world? Creating a better life for our children What unites us as Hawaiians? What does the "aloha" spirit mean to you and how does it apply to your/our life? Stories of Aloha and how they affected your life What is the American Dream to you and how might (or might not) it apply to us here here in Hawaii? Tell about a time when you felt "This is what democracy looks like!" What does "We the People" mean in your life? What can we do to make a difference? What does freedom mean to you? _____________________________-- II. In Support of Personal Growth Inner growth-- A new paradigm is needed How can our daily lives support our own and others' personal and spiritual growth? Dealing with challenge and change, supporting healthy communication, and staying serene in a maxed-out world The work of marriage as partnership What is the most valuable thing your parents gave you? Virtues talk ___________________________________ Who Attends Each conversation is different-- and we can choose how safe or adventurous we want to be... It can be a circle of friends, a few neighbors, the person next to you in the grocery line, a church group, a work group, or by phone. Conversations can be with one other person, with 3, or ten …or more. UnityTalks especially encourages diversity-- when people are comfortable with that--we invite others who think differently than we do – those we don't usually get to talk to about the questions that matter... Most conversations will be hosted open to the public, inclusive of new participants each time. If you are interested in hosting or joining in any of these conversations, email us at UnityTalks@UnityTalks.com --------------------------------------------------- Hosting Resources, inspiration & information in this article are also from: Let's Talk America .org Let's Talk America is a nationwide movement bringing together Americans from all points on the political spectrum to consider questions essential to the future of democracy in the U.S. visit Let's Talk America .org www.letstalkamerica.org and Join in the National Day of Conversation |
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For Interfaith Dialogue and Spiritual Coming Together More topics for these Talks include: Beauty Character Children Conflict Cosmology Creativity Death Disappointment Education Eternal Life Error, Evil, & Sin Equality Evolution Failure, Defeat Faith Family Life Fear Forgiveness Freedom Free Will Fruits of the Spirit God Golden Rules God Indwelling Man Goodness Government Happiness Health Humor Joy Justice Life After Death Love Loyalty Matter Meanings and Values Mercy Mind Moral Decision Making Pain Personality Philosophy Prayer Relationships Religion Revelation Science Science vs Religion Self-Mastery Service Soul Success Suffering Surrender Trust Truth Unity Universe Virtues Vocation/Work/Employment Wisdom Women's Issues Worship Peace Study — Is the world ready for peace? How can the religions and spirituality help to make our world better? Combine any of the above with the role of religion and/or spirituality in the various fields and you have topics that can really expand the understanding and unity between the faiths, an important goal for our times and our talks as well. This is A Free Service hosted by Lucky Joy Wells -- with help from friends and other shared resources. Visit sister sites at heartsawaken.com Next Page: Tranquility Zone Gatherings |
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