Forgiveness is a powerful spiritual practice that frees us from the burden of the past, allowing us to reclaim our energy, find inner peace, and live more fully in the present. Rather than condoning harmful actions, forgiveness is an act of self-love and healing that helps us release resentment, embrace growth, and align with our higher purpose. Through acceptance, compassion, and intentional reflection, we can let go of what no longer serves us and create space for greater freedom and joy.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

Rev. Wendy reflected on the fifth invitation from Frank Ostaseski's "The Five Invitations: Cultivate Don't Know Mind." She encouraged us to let go of certainty, approach life with curiosity and openness, and reexamine the stories we tell ourselves. By meeting each moment with fresh eyes and an open heart, we create space for greater understanding, compassion, and growth.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 explored the fourth invitation from "The Five Invitations" by Frank Ostaseski: “Find a place of rest in the middle of things.” The message is that true rest doesn’t depend on changing our circumstances or waiting until life slows down—it comes from bringing full attention to the present moment. Using stories, meditation, nature, Sabbath practices, and spiritual teachings, the reflection suggested that while life may appear busy on the surface, we can cultivate an inner stillness beneath it. Rather than escaping emotions or seeking perfection, mindfulness invites us to observe thoughts and feelings with compassion and without judgment. By softening habits of craving, resistance, and distraction, we discover that awareness itself becomes a kind of “holding space”—a deep inner resting place that remains available even in the middle of life’s movement and uncertainty.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

Join us for Week 3 of The Five Invitations as we explore the invitation to Bring Your Whole Self to the Experience. Inspired by Frank Ostaseski’s work with those at the end of life, this message reminds us that true wholeness comes not from perfection, but from embracing every part of who we are. Together, we’ll reflect on releasing judgment, quieting the inner critic, and showing up more fully—with authenticity, compassion, and presence.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

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