Sonya Schryer Norris

BYOT 2: 2: Values Survey

Below is a list of 20 values. Your task is to arrange them in order of their importance to you as guiding principles in your life. Work slowly and think carefully. Character Justice Joy Mindfulness Salvation Meaning (belief that your life has significance in the great scheme of things) Equanimity (spiritual poise in the faceContinueContinue reading “BYOT 2: 2: Values Survey”

Building your own theology part 2 (BYOT 2): I: Belief-O-Matic

So, beginning this week I’m co-facilitating part 2 of the UU adult religious ed class that I participated in last summer. This time around, one of my colleagues from the library is taking it too so, y’know, no pressure. One of the exercises for the first class is to take the Belief-O-Matic What Religion AreContinueContinue reading “Building your own theology part 2 (BYOT 2): I: Belief-O-Matic”

100 Things About Me 10 Years Later 1-33

I think dental floss is a scam I never seem to have an umbrella when I need one. I’m considering giving up on them to cut out the frustration I can’t carry a tune in a bucket. I sing in church anyway. Sorry to everyone around me I throw a mean dinner party My firstContinueContinue reading “100 Things About Me 10 Years Later 1-33”

Bittersweet Decision About UU Church

I was really excited when the December theme at the UU church I’ve been attending for the past twelve months was: God. A topic I’m passionate about. A topic I can get behind. I texted a Muslim friend of mine about this and she thought it was hilarious that God was the theme of theContinueContinue reading “Bittersweet Decision About UU Church”

Progress not perfection

A month ago I talked about taking baby steps toward reorienting myself towards better health. To be honest, I wasn’t sure if it would stick. But I’m starting to see results and I’m feeling comfortable with the changes I’m making. They feel sustainable. For one thing, I’m taking a no-guilt approach. Eat a cupcake withContinueContinue reading “Progress not perfection “

Striving for publication

So, this summer I took a writing workshop at the Delta Township District Library. The instructor was really good and afterwards he reached out to the class and offered his services as a writing coach. Well, I decided to take him up on it and worked with him for about three months on a spiritual […]

UU Update

Last night was my third class with ESL students through the Refugee Development Center at the Unitarian Universalist Church. My favorite couple returned, an Iranian husband and wife team that is very friendly and eager to learn and along with their young son make a picture perfect family. I really look forward to seeing themContinueContinue reading “UU Update”