Monthly Spiritual Themes guide Chalice Circles, small groups that gather monthly to explore meaningful spiritual themes through personal sharing. For more information on Chalice Circles, please email chalicecircles@uuprinceton.org. Our Chalice Circle thoughts and questions around the theme of Learning this month are:

“Part of teaching is helping students learn how to tolerate ambiguity, consider possibilities, and ask questions that are unanswerable.” -Sara Lawrence-Lightfoot

Did you have a teacher (or mentor, parent, etc.) who showed you this?

 

“The first problem for all of us, men and women, is not to learn, but to unlearn.” -Gloria Steinem

What have you had to unlearn? How did you do it?

 

“Play is our brain’s favorite way of learning.” -Diane Ackerman

Has play shaped what you understand about yourself and the world?

 

“Patti Smith, in discussing William Blake and her creative influences, talks about writers and artists who magnified her spirit — it’s a beautiful phrase and a beautiful notion.” -Maria Popova

What people, ideas, and books magnify your spirit?