A New Take on Fear - Wednesday Evening Service with Rev. Russ

It has been said that courage isn't the absence of fear, but rather the ability to act even while feeling it. I believe this to be true, but I know there is more to the conversation than that. For example, I wonder how I can develop this kind of courage? And how can I do this without trying to avoid or suppress my fears?

There is a lot in the world that can trigger fear. I've been triggered myself. That's why it's clear to me that the more courage I am able to cultivate, the more I will have the clarity and motivation to act so that I can work to address the causes of my fears.

This Wednesday at 7 pm, we are going to talk about how we can develop courage by looking at fear in a way that that may seem radical--I'm going to share how I've learned to befriend my fears. I invite you to join me in this exploration. We will enjoy music to inspire us, and gentle spiritual practice to open our hearts, with the goal that we find our way to that spiritual source of stability and resolve within, no matter what is happening in the world.

I look forward to seeing you there.

With courage and love,

-Russ

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