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In 2001, shortly after the double shock of Sept 11th and a medical crisis in my family, I walked into a Unitarian Universalist fellowship here in Portland and found my "spiritual village". I was propelled there by my profound sense of loss and uncertainty. As a person with no religious upbringing, I inherited a strong suspicion of institutional religion. My decision has brought many positive results: a lasting circle of caring people, a chance to explore which spiritual path makes sense for me, and best of all, the motivation to begin meditation with a small Buddhism study group in my congregation.

How interesting that the loss of eye propelled Robert Thurman to make such a profound change in his life. In my own way it was loss that propelled me into the UU world.

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