I read my horoscope two days ago and it said February is going to be a pretty stellar month for me! Much of the good fortune it predicted, however, was contingent on my own efforts to improve my own daily existence. And so I ask you: what changes have you made or are you going to make in your own lives, in order to actualize the best possible results on a daily basis?

 

This month our association provides many opportunities for young adults to participate and be in community around many social justice issues. They can make huge changes for themselves and our larger organization, just by being present! The Allies for Racial Equity conference is an amazing gathering for UU anti-racist allies to talk about white privilege and how to be effective and empowering allies in our work to fight racism and oppression. Also check out Interweave's Convocation and the International Convocation of UU Women. Scholarships to the ARE and Interweave conferences have been made available from the Young Adult Ministries Office, so ask them if you need financial assistance to get there.
 
This month, the UUA Office for Advocacy and Witness in Washington is spending their time and energies lobbying for GLBT equality. Give them a call to ask how you can help, or better yet--think about what effect you can have in your school or place of work. How can you use your voice to live your UU principles and bring this social justice issue to the attention of people with whom you interact on a daily basis?   
 
Do the members of your church go above and beyond to make your search for a spiritual home a top priority? Whether you attend church regularly in a building or online, consider nominating your congregation for the Anchor Congregation Award. We give this award annually at GA to any congregation that meets our application qualifications! Read more below.

 
Whether you attend these events, pick up trash on a walk through the park or smile at 10 strangers on Valentine's Day, try to find opportunities to take a deep breath, practice gratitude for all your blessings and find ways to make this country and world a little better, just by being yourself.
 
Namaste,
Nancy DiGiovanni.