Our Monthly Spiritual Themes guide our Chalice Circles, which are small, intentional groups of members and friends that gather for spiritual enrichment through personal sharing. For more information on Chalice Circles, please email chalicecircles@uuprinceton.org. Our Chalice Circle thoughts and questions around the theme of The Body this month are:

“Emotion is created by motion. Whatever you’re feeling right now is related to how you’re using your body.” –Tony Robbins

How do you experience the mind-body connection? What would you like to foster?

 

“That game of comparison you play will strip you of the marvel in your story.” –Ariella Estoria

What affects your opinion of your body? Where is the balance between a perceived need for “improvement” with acceptance?

 

“The sheer stocking, the twenty-four-inch waist, the smoldering look have nothing to do with successful mating or procreating, but they say to a man, ‘I’m with it. I have tried to make myself beautiful for you. I’ve gone to a lot of trouble because I think you’re worth it and I like myself. I want you to notice me and want me.’” –Helen Gurley Brown

Do you see the double standard for the sexes physicality as getting better or worse? How have you — knowing or unwittingly — participated?

 

“I was born with this badass body and proud of it.” –Serena Williams

When have you been amazed by the remarkable ability of the human body? When have you been proud of your own physical accomplishment?