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 Joy this month are:

“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” -Albert Einstein

Tell of a teacher in your life who sparked joy in creative expression for you. What has that expression looked like?

 

“The walls we build around us to keep sadness out also keep out the joy.” -Jim Rohn

What walls have you built around you and what has been the result?

 

“The game of basketball has been everything to me. My place of refuge, place I’ve always gone where I needed comfort and peace. It’s been the site of intense pain and the most intense feelings of joy and satisfaction. It’s a relationship that has evolved over time, given me the greatest respect and love for the game.” -Michael Jordan

What is your place of refuge? Has that changed over time?

 

“Your success and happiness lies in you. Resolve to keep happy, and your joy and you shall form an invincible host against difficulties.” -Helen Keller

Consider a time when your perspective shaped your experience. How might your mindset form a barrier against difficulties?