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 On the United Nations' International Day of Peace, we focus on the interactions between us as individuals, so that we can begin to solve issues between nations. Share any ideas you have learned from experience that can help a group move from anger and tears back to love.
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 Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes speaks about bridging the space between who we are and who we want to be. Share a time when you've been called to do that. How did it go? What did it teach you about hope?
 How do you find light in the darkness?
As you reflect on this, you might also be interested in Hope Johnson's reflection on Darkness and Light: https://www.uua.org/central-east/blog/dark-light. Please share any insights you have learned through your own experience, including any new imagery that works better for you than darkness and light.  How is asking forgiveness a display of optimism? Can you tell of a time when you asked forgiveness and it restored your hope?
 Have you ever been hopeful for something and it didn't work out the way you had hoped? How did you deal with the disappointment?
 Carolyn McDade's song, "Come Sing a Song with Me" reminds us that hope is found in relationship with others. Tell a story of a time when you brought someone "a rose in the wintertime" (virtual or real) and helped restore their hope, or when someone brought one to you.  One Love By the Rev. Dr. Hope Johnson We are one,
A diverse group Of proudly kindred spirits Here not by coincidence-- But because we choose to journey—together. We are active and proactive We care deeply We live our love, as best we can. We ARE one Working, Eating, Laughing, Playing, Singing, Storytelling, Sharing and Rejoicing. Getting to know each other, Taking risks Opening up. Questioning, Seeking, Searching… Trying to understand… Struggling… Making Mistakes Paying Attention… Asking Questions Listening… Living our Answers Learning to love our neighbors Learning to love ourselves. Apologizing and forgiving with humility Being forgiven, through Grace. Creating the Beloved Community—Together We are ONE.  What does this gorgeous street art say? It's Arabic poetry, inspired by bold graffiti and placed where a message of hope and peace can do the most good. In this quietly passionate talk, artist and TED Fellow eL Seed describes his ambition: to create art so beautiful it needs no translation.  Calligraphy artist eL Seed unveils a new drawing developed through Scribit Share a photograph, a drawing, painting, or other art form that speaks to you of hope.
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