• The Courage to Be in Community

  • A Unitarian Universalist Sermon
  • By: Tony Mayo
  • Narrated by: Tony Mayo
  • Length: 54 mins
  • 4.2 out of 5 stars (20 ratings)

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The Courage to Be in Community

By: Tony Mayo
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Publisher's summary

Scientific evidence and personal experience tell us that sincere, engaging personal relationships are essential for health and happiness. Yet, little is said about how we might actively nurture such relationships for ourselves and for people near us at home and work.

How do we balance the universal human needs of authenticity and acceptance in our personal lives? How might we foster communities where others have the courage to be truly themselves with us?

Executive Coach Tony Mayo drew on the research of Brené Brown, Joseph Campbell, and others to compose this enthusiastically received non-sectarian sermon. Originally delivered to the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reston, it has now has been revised and expanded for publication.

“Your message was loud and clear and magically delivered. Thank you.”

“It’s rare that I find something so uplifting and encouraging. I am not a religious person and usually when I hear the word 'sermon' I run. His message is for everyone and stays clear of religious views that might preclude any person or group from understanding and enjoying what he has to share.”

“A great reminder for me to continue to take risks in my life and get out of my comfort zone as well as trusting others. It also reminded me of the importance of meditation in my life.”

“Courage, bravery, belonging, acceptance, compassion and more - and backs it up with insights, experience, AND academic references! I loved it!”

“I found your sermon to be rich and meaningful.”

“My life could use more courage just now, and your talk gave me some ideas that could help.”

“I was fortunate enough to hear this sermon in real life and was glad to see that Tony has put it in writing so it will be easy to share. I love his distinction between courage that comes from the heart and bravery (related to bravado) that is put on like armor to conceal weakness. He encouraged us to live authentic lives, risking vulnerability as we act from our true selves. I need to revisit what he shared with us on that memorable Sunday!”

“Not a sermon, but rather an invitation. Though this piece was delivered as a sermon, it is a compelling, intellectual essay on that least intellectual piece of us, our hearts. Tony makes it clear that if we’re going to feel fulfilled, connected and alive, we’re going to have to reveal our hearts.”

©2014 Anthony P. Mayo (P)2014 Anthony P. Mayo
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Great message

Wonderful to find a Unitarian Universalist audio book like this. A wonderful discovery for me and my family!

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An excellent UU Homily!

I listened to this homily in preparation for a homily I am preparing on Congregationalism and the 5th UU Principal.

I found a unique insight into vulnerability and courage people experience when being part of a congregation that governs itself, rather than being a top-down organization led by a bishop or elder system.

I will incorporate several of Mayo's points in my upcoming talk.

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The material might be okay as a book, but it was painful as an audio book and proof that I should listen to the free sample bits.

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Awful

First review for audible and this was the worst. Terrible narration and the message in incoherent.

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