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The Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski draws on his experience caring for thousands of dying patients through the Zen Hospice Project to explore what death can teach about living. He presents five “invitations” as ongoing practices rather than theories: don’t wait, welcome everything, bring your whole self, find rest in the middle of difficulty, and stay open to not knowing. His central message is that life is the event we’re invited into, and these lessons only gain meaning when lived through everyday experience.Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

This talk explores “Don’t wait,” the first of the Five Invitations by Frank Ostaseski, urging us to fully engage with life now. Inspired by lessons from the dying, it highlights three practices—embracing impermanence, cultivating mature hope, and practicing forgiveness—as pathways to greater presence, love, and a life with less regret.~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup~ Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X~ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F ~ Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages~ Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

Inspired by the Dalai Lama, this talk highlights key practices for personal growth—self-discipline, compassion, global responsibility, and caring for the planet—emphasizing that true happiness comes from inner peace, kindness, and recognizing our shared humanity.~ Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net ~ Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup~ Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X~ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F ~ Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages~ Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

This message introduces a series on learning from great thinkers, beginning with Albert Einstein as a model for “thinking like a genius.” It emphasizes that true intelligence comes from imagination, curiosity, and a sense of wonder about the world. Einstein’s wisdom encourages us to think beyond limitations, stay curious, embrace mistakes, and approach problems from a higher level of thinking. Ultimately, the key to a meaningful life isn’t just knowledge but the cultivation of imagination, simplicity, and a deep sense of curiosity in how we engage with the world.- Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net - Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup- Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X- Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F - Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages- Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

The message highlights the Dalai Lama’s teaching of secular ethics—universal values like kindness, compassion, and self-discipline that lead to true happiness. It emphasizes that change starts within and extends outward through compassion, responsibility for others, and care for the planet. Ultimately, both personal and global peace depend on practicing kindness.1. Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net 2. Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setup3. Ask Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336X4. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F 5. Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packages6. Listen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G

This message centers on the idea that real change begins with one person choosing love in action, using the life of Mother Teresa as a model. It highlights her journey from teacher to servant of the poor and emphasizes six key lessons: serve a higher purpose, choose love through action, begin with those closest to you, do small things with great love, nurture your inner spiritual life, and slow down to bring kindness into everyday moments. Ultimately, the message teaches that transforming the world doesn’t require grand gestures—just consistent, compassionate actions, starting at home, where even the smallest act of love can create a ripple effect.
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Martin Luther King Jr. inspires Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's message. It calls for moral courage—reminding us that true transformation requires not just inner growth but action rooted in love, justice, and nonviolence. It emphasizes expanding compassion, thinking deeply, standing up against injustice, and aligning our actions with our values. Ultimately, lasting change comes from small, consistent acts of courage that keep the vision of a more just and connected world alive.

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Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell's talk explores how Mahatma Gandhi embodied “soul force,” teaching that true power comes from self-awareness, simplicity, authenticity, and the courage to stand alone in pursuit of truth. It emphasizes that real change begins within—by living your values, starting small, and taking personal responsibility to be the change you wish to see in the world.

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Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell’s message draws on the Tao Te Ching to highlight “finding your flow” by aligning with life rather than forcing it—trusting natural timing, practicing self-mastery, and moving with patience. It teaches that real growth and power come not from pushing harder, but from living with simplicity and steady ease, like water—soft, yet powerful.

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Rev. Wendy Craig-Purcell emphasizes that manifestation isn’t just about thinking or visualizing—it requires "taking consistent, intentional action." The speaker challenges the idea of passively waiting for results and instead encourages viewers to actively participate in their goals by making decisions, following through, and staying committed. Ultimately, the message is that success comes from a combination of mindset and movement—aligning your thoughts with "real-world effort and persistence."Website: http://www.theunitycenter.net Download Our New App: https://theunitycenter.churchcenter.com/setupAsk Yourself This: https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Yourself-This-Questions-Expand/dp/087159336XSubscribe to our YouTube channel: http://bit.ly/2hBqp7F Purchase Lesson Series Packages: https://theunitycenter.net/sunday-series-packagesListen to our Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6YJWcAhQUnkEHFqBXQmz1G