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Shaping Reality Through Intention
The Power of Words and Belief: Shaping Reality Through Intention
This service explores the transformative power of words as acts, as well as belief as deep knowing. Drawing on the ancient wisdom of folktales, we reflect on how spoken words—whether intentional or not—initiate change, and how belief, far beyond hope or wishful thinking, can be cultivated through deliberate action. We’ll consider how simple rituals and moments of focused intention can fortify belief and shape reality. By recognizing that our thoughts, words, and actions ripple through the web of existence, we are invited to speak and act with care, creating a world more aligned with our values and vision.
Themes and UU Principles Addressed:
Themes and UU Principles Addressed:
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning:
This service affirms that belief is not passive or blind but rooted in intentional knowing—fortified through action, reflection, and ritual. It calls us to speak and act in alignment with our deepest convictions in the ongoing search for truth.
The inherent worth and dignity of every person:
By recognizing that each person holds the power to shape reality through word and belief, we affirm their agency and honor the sacred role of the individual within community.
Justice, equity, and compassion in human relations:
The service challenges us to use our words responsibly and act in ways that support and uplift others—building a world where compassion and justice are lived values.
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence:
We acknowledge the ripple effect of our thoughts, words, and actions, and honor our capacity to participate in shaping the world through mindful, intentional engagement.
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all:
Belief in shared possibility—and the deliberate use of language to express it—helps us co-create communities grounded in peace, equity, and the transformative power of collective will.
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