There are those moments in life that are so ingrained in a
persons perception of divinity that they become central to their spiritual
path. For me one of these seminal
moments came on January 16, 2010.
On my knees under a mango tree I was treating victims of the earthquake
in Haiti. There was the sense that
I was doing the work of the divine, fully engaged in compassionate service to
humanity. This was no personal accomplishment
but a result of my belief that service is the most direct reflection of divine
principles.
The years since have been filled with an overwhelming
desire to participate in a community that features service as central to its
principles. Webster’s clearly defines my desire as: "to serve" as "to be of use, to furnish or
supply with something needed or desired" and service as "to be of
help, use, benefit, contribution to the welfare of others."
For me personally, service
is a vote for compassion, justice and equality for the entire human race. Finding CUUPS and learning about the UU
principles provided an opportunity to participate in an organization that most
clearly reflect my understanding of divinity.
In researching my possible membership the 6th UU principle
“The goal of world community with peace,
liberty, and justice for all” cemented my commitment to this spiritual
path. My reading about the UU service committee “founded in May 1940… with the intended purpose of assisting
European refugees endangered by Nazis persecution” further established that my
spiritual path lay with CUUPS.
Five years ago I had an experience that felt like I had
directly crossed paths with divinity, at the time I was so busy in service that
I had little time to consider this experience, with reflection however, it has
been become clear that it is a theology
of service that most fully expresses my desire to make a meaningful
difference during my lifetime.
My gratitude resulting from having found a community that
embraces full expression of my desire for service is abundant. With more than 20 years experience in
various Pagan traditions I have finally found a spiritual home; a place where
the values I embrace are reflected by an entire community.
I am Blessed!
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