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Weekly messages from WellSprings Congregation - a Community charged full with the charge of the soul. We are a Unitarian Universalist congregation located in Chester Springs, PA. To find out more, please visit www.wellspringsuu.org

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10-10-2021 God Laughs - "Listening Beyond the Laughs" - Audio

October 10, 2021 20:30 - 25 minutes - 5.9 MB

This week, Rev. Ken begins by talking about the concept of "yucking someone else's yum." He also reflects on the meaning of nervous laughter and sarcasm, and shares a story about a time when he laughed nervously while making a 911 call. A concept called "The four horsemen of relationship apocalypse" is shown, as is a story about a man who suffered from OCD as a child.

10-10-2021 God Laughs - "Listening Beyond the Laughs" - PDF

October 10, 2021 20:30 - 59.9 KB application/pdf

This week, Rev. Ken begins by talking about the concept of "yucking someone else's yum." He also reflects on the meaning of nervous laughter and sarcasm, and shares a story about a time when he laughed nervously while making a 911 call. A concept called "The four horsemen of relationship apocalypse" is shown, as is a story about a man who suffered from OCD as a child.

10-3-2021 God Laughs - "Under the Rainbow" - Audio

October 04, 2021 21:43 - 25 minutes - 5.79 MB

Weekly messages from WellSprings Congregation - a Community charged full with the charge of the soul. We are a Unitarian Universalist congregation located in Chester Springs, PA. To find out more, please visit www.wellspringsuu.org

10-3-2021 God Laughs - "Under the Rainbow" - PDF

October 04, 2021 21:43 - 57.5 KB application/pdf

Weekly messages from WellSprings Congregation - a Community charged full with the charge of the soul. We are a Unitarian Universalist congregation located in Chester Springs, PA. To find out more, please visit www.wellspringsuu.org

9-26-2021 God Laughs - "Held Together" - Audio

September 28, 2021 21:12 - 26 minutes - 6.16 MB

This week, Rev. Lee shares stories of things that are held together in unconventional ways. She shares stories from a colleague who have a late 90s Suburban - now held together with duct tape as more and more systems fail over the years - and a colleague who keeps what remnants she still has of her baby blanket in a small ceramic container. We find ways of holding things together when they mean something to us.

9-26-2021 God Laughs - "Held Together" - PDF

September 28, 2021 21:12 - 62 KB application/pdf

This week, Rev. Lee shares stories of things that are held together in unconventional ways. She shares stories from a colleague who have a late 90s Suburban - now held together with duct tape as more and more systems fail over the years - and a colleague who keeps what remnants she still has of her baby blanket in a small ceramic container. We find ways of holding things together when they mean something to us.

9-19-2021 - God Laughs, "Chances Are" - PDF

September 19, 2021 17:06 - 50.9 KB application/pdf

This week, our Message begins with a story about Beethoven. Rev. Ken remarks on how apropos our new message series, “God Laughs,” is this week, since we are not gathered together in Bell Hall like we were just a week ago. This message seried gets its name from a Yiddish proverb “We plan, God laughs.” He talks about the importance of keeping covenants with one another, even though we realize that plans may fall through. This was demonstrated recently when Steve Burns, host of Blues Clues, made...

9-19-2021 - God Laughs, "Chances Are" - Audio

September 19, 2021 17:06 - 20 minutes - 4.65 MB

This week, our Message begins with a story about Beethoven. Rev. Ken remarks on how apropos our new message series, “God Laughs,” is this week, since we are not gathered together in Bell Hall like we were just a week ago. This message seried gets its name from a Yiddish proverb “We plan, God laughs.” He talks about the importance of keeping covenants with one another, even though we realize that plans may fall through. This was demonstrated recently when Steve Burns, host of Blues Clues, made...

9-12-2021 WellCome Back Sunday - PDF

September 15, 2021 00:44 - 48.5 KB application/pdf

Rev. Lee begins by remembering how much has changed since the beginning of the pandemic, and holding space for the people we’ve lost. She also talks about the song we sang during service, “Hard Times.” It tells us that the answer to hard times is to dance. Rev. Ken also speaks. He shares a post from an Episcopal priest who commented on their own husband’s twitter post thinking he was a “random stranger,” for lack of paying attention. He emphasizes that we are not inherently flawed, but origi...

9-12-2021 WellCome Back Sunday - Audio

September 15, 2021 00:44 - 19 minutes - 4.36 MB

Rev. Lee begins by remembering how much has changed since the beginning of the pandemic, and holding space for the people we’ve lost. She also talks about the song we sang during service, “Hard Times.” It tells us that the answer to hard times is to dance. Rev. Ken also speaks. He shares a post from an Episcopal priest who commented on their own husband’s twitter post thinking he was a “random stranger,” for lack of paying attention. He emphasizes that we are not inherently flawed, but origi...

9-5-2021 Sppiritflix - "Happy" - Audio

September 08, 2021 12:01 - 16 minutes - 3.68 MB

Chris begins this week's service by talking about the nature of happiness. He highlights the Kurt Vonnegut quote "If this isn't nice, what is?" He also brings up the concept of tragic optimism, which means being clear-eyed about a situation, while remaining hopeful. He concludes with The Five Remembrances of Buddhism. He goes through each and explains how - even though some of them might seem gloomy on the surface - they can hold the key to happiness.

9-5-2021 Sppiritflix - "Happy" - PDF

September 08, 2021 12:01 - 49.4 KB application/pdf

Chris begins this week's service by talking about the nature of happiness. He highlights the Kurt Vonnegut quote "If this isn't nice, what is?" He also brings up the concept of tragic optimism, which means being clear-eyed about a situation, while remaining hopeful. He concludes with The Five Remembrances of Buddhism. He goes through each and explains how - even though some of them might seem gloomy on the surface - they can hold the key to happiness.

8-29-2021 SpiritFlix - "Minari" - Audio

August 29, 2021 16:59 - 24 minutes - 5.54 MB

This week, Rev. Ken begins by talking about he voices of loved ones on answering machines. Minari is a movie about a Korean family's move to rural Arkansas during the 80s, and Rev. Ken remarks on how poignant it was to watch this movie during the pandemic, when hatred against people of Asian descent is still continuing. Ultimately, this is a movie about connective love in the midst of discouraging circumstances Also shared is a Twitter thread that went viral, full of people encountering lo...

8-29-2021 SpiritFlix - "Minari" - PDF

August 29, 2021 16:59 - 56.8 KB application/pdf

This week, Rev. Ken begins by talking about he voices of loved ones on answering machines. Minari is a movie about a Korean family's move to rural Arkansas during the 80s, and Rev. Ken remarks on how poignant it was to watch this movie during the pandemic, when hatred against people of Asian descent is still continuing. Ultimately, this is a movie about connective love in the midst of discouraging circumstances Also shared is a Twitter thread that went viral, full of people encountering lo...

8-22-2021 Spiritflix - "The White Lotus" - PDF

August 24, 2021 00:53 - 66.8 KB application/pdf

Rev. Lee begins with speaking about last week’s in-person service. She also speaks to the times we’re living in right now: parents deciding what to do about school, and all of us watching the scenes in Afghanistan unfold. In talking about this week’s series, The White Lotus, she remarks upon the different ways in which we try to escape. Sometimes they’re healthy and sometimes they’re unhealthy – but all are temporary. She asks us to consider how we react when we are faced with uncomfortable ...

8-22-2021 Spiritflix - "The White Lotus" - Audio

August 24, 2021 00:53 - 32 minutes - 7.42 MB

Rev. Lee begins with speaking about last week’s in-person service. She also speaks to the times we’re living in right now: parents deciding what to do about school, and all of us watching the scenes in Afghanistan unfold. In talking about this week’s series, The White Lotus, she remarks upon the different ways in which we try to escape. Sometimes they’re healthy and sometimes they’re unhealthy – but all are temporary. She asks us to consider how we react when we are faced with uncomfortable ...

8-8-2021 Spiritflix - "Avatar: The Last Airbender" - PDF

August 17, 2021 20:46 - 74.6 KB application/pdf

This week, Carol Breslin, our YouthSpirit Director talks about the themes and meanings in the much-loved Nickelodeon series, Avatar: the Last Airbender. Miss Carol and the YouthSpirit kids have been watching this series together throughout the summer, and linking the 7 UU Principles to lessons learned in each episode.

8-8-2021 Spiritflix - "Avatar: The Last Airbender" - Audio

August 17, 2021 20:46 - 33 minutes - 7.65 MB

This week, Carol Breslin, our YouthSpirit Director talks about the themes and meanings in the much-loved Nickelodeon series, Avatar: the Last Airbender. Miss Carol and the YouthSpirit kids have been watching this series together throughout the summer, and linking the 7 UU Principles to lessons learned in each episode.

8-1-2021 Spiritflix - "The Wizard of Oz" - Audio

August 03, 2021 22:30 - 28 minutes - 6.43 MB

Lee revisits one of the classics this week by talking about The Wizard of Oz. At its heart, this is a story about a girl who experiences trauma (literal head trauma, in her case) and spends much of the rest of the story trying to determine when and how things will feel safe again. This is very much what we’ve experienced in the pandemic. She also talks about the meaning of the Arabic word “Inshallah” and shares a poem contemplating its meaning.

8-1-2021 Spiritflix - "The Wizard of Oz" - PDF

August 03, 2021 22:30 - 66.9 KB application/pdf

Lee revisits one of the classics this week by talking about The Wizard of Oz. At its heart, this is a story about a girl who experiences trauma (literal head trauma, in her case) and spends much of the rest of the story trying to determine when and how things will feel safe again. This is very much what we’ve experienced in the pandemic. She also talks about the meaning of the Arabic word “Inshallah” and shares a poem contemplating its meaning.

7-25-2021 SpiritFlix - "Grease" - Audio

July 25, 2021 19:45 - 22 minutes - 5.07 MB

Rodney talks about the first time he saw the movie Grease on vacation with a friend when he was 14. He mentions that when we are on vacation, we’re almost like different people. We go outside of our comfort zone, and we’re more present and mindful in our day to day because everything is new. Grease is a movie about a romance that began on a vacation. While some parts of the movie may seem silly, especially now, at its heart, it’s a movie about two people working on a relationship. They each d...

7-25-2021 SpiritFlix - "Grease" - PDF

July 25, 2021 19:45 - 52.9 KB application/pdf

Rodney talks about the first time he saw the movie Grease on vacation with a friend when he was 14. He mentions that when we are on vacation, we’re almost like different people. We go outside of our comfort zone, and we’re more present and mindful in our day to day because everything is new. Grease is a movie about a romance that began on a vacation. While some parts of the movie may seem silly, especially now, at its heart, it’s a movie about two people working on a relationship. They each d...

7-18-2021 SpiritFlix - The Good Place - PDF

July 20, 2021 13:56 - 60.4 KB application/pdf

This week, Bev Fox talks to us about "The Good Place," which is a show about life after death. Bev talks about how summer is a particularly tough time for her in terms of mental health, but while watching, she remembers the message of the show: “What matters isn’t if people are good or bad, it matters if they’re better today than yesterday." Just like in real life, characters grapple with finding happiness in what feels like pandemonium. To end, Bev leads us through a quick mindfulness exercise

7-18-2021 SpiritFlix - The Good Place - Audio

July 20, 2021 13:56 - 22 minutes - 5.12 MB

This week, Bev Fox talks to us about "The Good Place," which is a show about life after death. Bev talks about how summer is a particularly tough time for her in terms of mental health, but while watching, she remembers the message of the show: “What matters isn’t if people are good or bad, it matters if they’re better today than yesterday." Just like in real life, characters grapple with finding happiness in what feels like pandemonium. To end, Bev leads us through a quick mindfulness exercise

7-11-2021 SpiritFlix: Die Hard - PDF

July 13, 2021 21:10 - 52.5 KB application/pdf

Rev. Ken begins with a fun explanation about why Die Hard is a Christmas movie. He explains that this isn’t just a cultural Christmas movie about a family trying to come back together to heal, it’s also a theological Christmas movie. Rev. Ken points to songs like “Oh Come Emannuel,” and “Oh Holy Night.” Rev. Ken admits that the darkness and cynicism present in the movie made a little too much sense to him when he watched it in December 2020. But he takes comfort in the fact that what saves th...

7-11-2021 SpiritFlix: Die Hard - Audio

July 13, 2021 21:10 - 22 minutes - 5.09 MB

Rev. Ken begins with a fun explanation about why Die Hard is a Christmas movie. He explains that this isn’t just a cultural Christmas movie about a family trying to come back together to heal, it’s also a theological Christmas movie. Rev. Ken points to songs like “Oh Come Emannuel,” and “Oh Holy Night.” Rev. Ken admits that the darkness and cynicism present in the movie made a little too much sense to him when he watched it in December 2020. But he takes comfort in the fact that what saves th...

7-4-2021 Spiritflix - "Ted Lasso" - PDF

July 04, 2021 20:12 - 52.4 KB application/pdf

Chris talks about the lessons we can learn from the comedy series, Ted Lasso. Beginning with a personal story about joining a soccer team, he goes on to celebrate the idea of a “beginner’s mind” as shown in the series. Have a small snack nearby for this message. There’s a bit of interaction requested.

7-4-2021 Spiritflix - "Ted Lasso" - Audio

July 04, 2021 20:12 - 19 minutes - 4.37 MB

Chris talks about the lessons we can learn from the comedy series, Ted Lasso. Beginning with a personal story about joining a soccer team, he goes on to celebrate the idea of a “beginner’s mind” as shown in the series. Have a small snack nearby for this message. There’s a bit of interaction requested.

6-27-2021 Spiritflix - Nomadland" - Audio

June 29, 2021 20:15 - 31 minutes - 7.21 MB

Rev. Lee shares her last message from her Philadelphia home about the movie Nomadland. This film focuses on the demise of a company town after the industry supporting it shuts down. She reflects on the fact that she’s about to move into a place that once used to be a company town too. She reflects on how the story of a company town suddenly closing down speaks to our own pandemic experiences, when the things we thought would always be there were unexpectedly taken away. She also shares a mind...

6-27-2021 Spiritflix - Nomadland" - PDF

June 29, 2021 20:15 - 67.7 KB application/pdf

Rev. Lee shares her last message from her Philadelphia home about the movie Nomadland. This film focuses on the demise of a company town after the industry supporting it shuts down. She reflects on the fact that she’s about to move into a place that once used to be a company town too. She reflects on how the story of a company town suddenly closing down speaks to our own pandemic experiences, when the things we thought would always be there were unexpectedly taken away. She also shares a mind...

6-20-2021 SpiritFlix - "Anna and the Apocalypse" - PDF

June 22, 2021 20:43 - 58.9 KB application/pdf

In this week's Message, Rev. Ken tells us about a Christmas musical unlike any other: Anna and the Apocalypse. It's a zombie movie largely focused on breaking away from the old you, from your old understanding of civilization, and moving bravely into something new. He also brings up an episode of Queer Eye where Jonathan Van Ness revisits their high school, not only to help make over a beloved music teacher, but also so they can heal some past wounds suffered while discovering who they were a...

6-20-2021 SpiritFlix - "Anna and the Apocalypse" - Audio

June 22, 2021 20:43 - 24 minutes - 5.7 MB

In this week's Message, Rev. Ken tells us about a Christmas musical unlike any other: Anna and the Apocalypse. It's a zombie movie largely focused on breaking away from the old you, from your old understanding of civilization, and moving bravely into something new. He also brings up an episode of Queer Eye where Jonathan Van Ness revisits their high school, not only to help make over a beloved music teacher, but also so they can heal some past wounds suffered while discovering who they were a...

6-13-2021 SpiritFlix "Exterminate All The Brutes" - Audio

June 16, 2021 01:51 - 26 minutes - 5.99 MB

Rev. Ken begins this week's Message with the President’s statement about the Armenian Genocide, along with the response from the Turkish government. Many of our historical stories are difficult to reckon with, but it’s important that we’re honest about what happened, even if it’s painful. If that pain opens up a productive gap between reality and our aspirations, there can be growth and healing. Ken also shares a quote from James Baldwin about how accepting the past doesn’t mean drowning in it.

6-13-2021 SpiritFlix "Exterminate All The Brutes" - PDF

June 16, 2021 01:51 - 58.2 KB application/pdf

Rev. Ken begins this week's Message with the President’s statement about the Armenian Genocide, along with the response from the Turkish government. Many of our historical stories are difficult to reckon with, but it’s important that we’re honest about what happened, even if it’s painful. If that pain opens up a productive gap between reality and our aspirations, there can be growth and healing. Ken also shares a quote from James Baldwin about how accepting the past doesn’t mean drowning in it.

6-6-2021 SpiritFlix "Mare of Easttown" - Audio

June 15, 2021 22:09 - 32 minutes - 7.42 MB

Rev. Lee continues our SpiritFlix series with a Message about the HBO show "Mare of Easttown," much of which features our local area. In particular, she shares her thoughts about how one of the central themes of the show is how falling apart or unraveling is sometimes a part of life, as depicted in the show.

6-6-2021 SpiritFlix "Mare of Easttown" - PDF

June 15, 2021 22:09 - 72.9 KB application/pdf

Rev. Lee continues our SpiritFlix series with a Message about the HBO show "Mare of Easttown," much of which features our local area. In particular, she shares her thoughts about how one of the central themes of the show is how falling apart or unraveling is sometimes a part of life, as depicted in the show.

SpiritFlix - Soul "Holding Tightly and Holding Lightly" - Audio

June 01, 2021 03:07 - 27 minutes - 6.2 MB

Ken introduces a "gifts discernment" chart which asks you to plot things you both like and dislike, and things you're good at and things you aren't. This connects with our first SpiritFlix movie of this year: Soul. A movie which explores this very question. What are you good at, and what what brings you vitality. Holding tightly versus holding lightly. This is demonstrated in the movie by showing souls in a flow state, versus souls in a state of fixation. What happens if we hold onto experien...

SpiritFlix - Soul "Holding Tightly and Holding Lightly" - PDF

June 01, 2021 03:07 - 61.9 KB application/pdf

Ken introduces a "gifts discernment" chart which asks you to plot things you both like and dislike, and things you're good at and things you aren't. This connects with our first SpiritFlix movie of this year: Soul. A movie which explores this very question. What are you good at, and what what brings you vitality. Holding tightly versus holding lightly. This is demonstrated in the movie by showing souls in a flow state, versus souls in a state of fixation. What happens if we hold onto experien...

5-23-2021 Heirloom Connections - "The Practice of Adulting" - Audio

May 23, 2021 20:08 - 30 minutes - 6.98 MB

This week, Rev. Lee talks about little moments that sneak up on you and stay with you forever. She remarks on the differences between what “adulting” looks like to younger people observing adults, and what it actually means to the people living it. Our Heirloom Connection Penpals this week are Nan and Tina, and Julie and Ron. Nan and Tina talk about a shared interest in counseling, and how their life circumstances effected their ability to pursue that. Ron shares a story about how he met his...

5-23-2021 Heirloom Connections - "The Practice of Adulting" - PDF

May 23, 2021 20:08 - 68.2 KB application/pdf

This week, Rev. Lee talks about little moments that sneak up on you and stay with you forever. She remarks on the differences between what “adulting” looks like to younger people observing adults, and what it actually means to the people living it. Our Heirloom Connection Penpals this week are Nan and Tina, and Julie and Ron. Nan and Tina talk about a shared interest in counseling, and how their life circumstances effected their ability to pursue that. Ron shares a story about how he met his...

5-16-2021 - Heirloom Connections: "Connecting the Generations" - Audio

May 17, 2021 00:26 - 22 minutes - 5.24 MB

Josie opens this message by talkin gabout the thrill of playing Pong on the TV for the first time. She also mentions the moral panic about videogames taking place at the time, whereas Josie sees them as an intro to crucial computer skills. This highlights the need for communication and connection among the generations. We share more conversations between pen pals born in the 2010s and the 1940s, respectively, about everything from the differences in technology and playground equipment, to wha...

5-16-2021 - Heirloom Connections: "Connecting the Generations" - PDF

May 17, 2021 00:26 - 54.6 KB application/pdf

Josie opens this message by talkin gabout the thrill of playing Pong on the TV for the first time. She also mentions the moral panic about videogames taking place at the time, whereas Josie sees them as an intro to crucial computer skills. This highlights the need for communication and connection among the generations. We share more conversations between pen pals born in the 2010s and the 1940s, respectively, about everything from the differences in technology and playground equipment, to wha...

5-9-2021 - Heirloom Connections, "Cosmic Mind, Home Heart" - PDF

May 16, 2021 17:13 - 56.8 KB application/pdf

This week, Rev. Ken opens with a quote about spirituality by Walt Whitman. Continuing in our Heirloom Connections series, we share Evan and Micah’s pen pal videos. They’re asked to describe their “Ows and their Wows.” This brings them to some heavy topics, with some big and broad ideas, but they also look at the smaller things too – particularly superheroes. Ken also ponders astronaut Michael Collins, who had some spiritually enlightened things to say about being the furthest person ever away...

5-9-2021 - Heirloom Connections, "Cosmic Mind, Home Heart" - Audio

May 16, 2021 17:13 - 24 minutes - 5.59 MB

This week, Rev. Ken opens with a quote about spirituality by Walt Whitman. Continuing in our Heirloom Connections series, we share Evan and Micah’s pen pal videos. They’re asked to describe their “Ows and their Wows.” This brings them to some heavy topics, with some big and broad ideas, but they also look at the smaller things too – particularly superheroes. Ken also ponders astronaut Michael Collins, who had some spiritually enlightened things to say about being the furthest person ever away...

5-2-2021 Heirloom Connections "The Big Picture" - PDF

May 02, 2021 20:50 - 73.8 KB application/pdf

Rev. Lee opens our new Message series by recounting "The Josh Battle." She remarks how right it feels that “Little Josh” was allowed to win. This is the way it’s supposed to be when we say we want better for our kids. She also shares a recent "Maslow Got it Wrong" article. She highlights the difference between the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs and the “teepee” of the Blackfoot Indian Tribe. Rev. Lee speaks a bit about our current message series by remarking on the importance of tradition and con...

5-2-2021 Heirloom Connections "The Big Picture" - Audio

May 02, 2021 20:50 - 35 minutes - 8.18 MB

Rev. Lee opens our new Message series by recounting "The Josh Battle." She remarks how right it feels that “Little Josh” was allowed to win. This is the way it’s supposed to be when we say we want better for our kids. She also shares a recent "Maslow Got it Wrong" article. She highlights the difference between the Maslow Hierarchy of Needs and the “teepee” of the Blackfoot Indian Tribe. Rev. Lee speaks a bit about our current message series by remarking on the importance of tradition and con...

4-25-2021 New Normal - "Life of the World to Come*" - Audio

April 25, 2021 23:53 - 27 minutes - 6.32 MB

This week, Rev. Ken talks about the Mountain Goats album "Life of the World to Come" and explains how it's the inspiration for this message. He talks about the concept of "temporal distancing" and how it can be a useful tool in mindfulness practice. He tells us about a time when - quite unexpectedly - he experienced a profound change in perspective. Given this week's events, Rev. Ken takes a moment to reflect on the George Floyd murder trial, before taking us through a thought exercise about ...

4-25-2021 New Normal - "Life of the World to Come*" - PDF

April 25, 2021 23:53 - 64.3 KB application/pdf

This week, Rev. Ken talks about the Mountain Goats album "Life of the World to Come" and explains how it's the inspiration for this message. He talks about the concept of "temporal distancing" and how it can be a useful tool in mindfulness practice. He tells us about a time when - quite unexpectedly - he experienced a profound change in perspective. Given this week's events, Rev. Ken takes a moment to reflect on the George Floyd murder trial, before taking us through a thought exercise about ...

4-18-2021 New Normal - "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" - Audio

April 20, 2021 19:12 - 18 minutes - 4.29 MB

This week, Chris reflects on the entirety of the weight of the pandemic. There are different levels of loss, but she validates the fact that we’ve all lost something. Perhaps we’ve remained healthy, perhaps we’ve kept our jobs, perhaps all our loved ones are safe; yet we’ve all lost things this past year. She contemplates why we are encouraged to shout our joyful moments, but to keep our lamentations quiet. Naming our grief and giving it space can be healing. We’ve all been through a traumati...

4-18-2021 New Normal - "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" - PDF

April 20, 2021 19:12 - 49.3 KB application/pdf

This week, Chris reflects on the entirety of the weight of the pandemic. There are different levels of loss, but she validates the fact that we’ve all lost something. Perhaps we’ve remained healthy, perhaps we’ve kept our jobs, perhaps all our loved ones are safe; yet we’ve all lost things this past year. She contemplates why we are encouraged to shout our joyful moments, but to keep our lamentations quiet. Naming our grief and giving it space can be healing. We’ve all been through a traumati...