"Curiosity and open-heartedness during conflict" with Gaye Symington

MMUUF's covenant speaks of nurturing our spiritual curiosity and includes a promise to learn from others with open hearts and to assume the best intent in others. I've found that can be harder to do than to say. I hope to offer my still-evolving reflections about listening to others, even in situations that involve conflict, without the baggage of advance expectations and righteousness.

Gaye is a long-time member of MMUUF. She's retired from a nonlinear career that included baking, managing mission-focused organizations, legislative service, and leading a grantmaking organization. She now serves on the board of VTDigger, a nonprofit news organization. She lives in Jericho with her husband, Chuck Lacy, and their two cats.

Mount Mansfield Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Sunday Services - Worship, reflect, and sustain one another, within an inclusive spiritual community, built on values of honoring and affirming the worth of every person, striving for justice, participating in the world community, and respecting the natural web of existence. Please email info@mmuuf.org for how to attend on Zoom or come join us at the Barn. Masks are welcome but not required. Learn more: https://mmuuf.org/ and www.uua.org.

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