Facing Fear and Finding Freedom – 5/31/15

UnityAshSermon Archives

Speaker:

Rev. Norma Nakai Burton
“It’s hard to know whether to laugh or to cry at the human predicament. Here we are with so much wisdom and tenderness, and—without even knowing it—we cover it over to protect ourselves from insecurity. Although we have the potential to experience the freedom of a butterfly, we mysteriously prefer the small and fearful cocoon of ego.” – Pema Chodron

We’ll be exploring ways that we can begin to take a closer look at our fears, at some of the reasons they hijack us, and at how we can slowly begin to face and dissolve them with curiosity, courage, and a tremendous amount of kindness and compassion.

Sunday WILL INCLUDE guided and silent meditations to help us dissolve our fears, a dharma talk, silent walking meditation, and sharing the fruits of mindfulness practice.

Video for this Sermon is available here: