Lunchtime Learning Is Back, Wednesdays in December, "Radical Acceptance" by Tara Brach

This year our monthly themes have been about seeing clearly. One of the most important "seeings" is that we are perfect, just the way we are. Wednesdays in December, join Rev. Tara in a conversation about seeing ourselves more clearly, letting go of the stuff that gets in the way. We'll sample some of the chapters in Tara Brach's book, which is available in our bookstore. Click here to purchase Tara Brach's book

December 2: The Trance of Unworthiness and Awakening from the Trance

December 9: Unconditional Friendliness

December 16: Coming Home to Our Body

December 23: Awakening Compassion for Ourselves

December 30: Widening the Circles of Compassion

Zoom link for Lunchtime Learning: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88029232063

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