Cynicism is a quietly powerful form of repression that can corrode your heart and soul. And yet it feels like a safe haven from the troubles in our world. Fight back with the power of poetry! This Sunday we will explore several poems that help us keep our hearts open and our spirits strong.

Audio timing notes:
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0m 00s – 4m 36s — Reflection: “Star-Dust” — Celia Buckley
4m 38s – 8m 33s — Introduction: “Antidote to Cynicism” — Rev. Lucy Bunch
8m 33s – 10m 42s — Poem: “Aimless Love” by Billy Collins — Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
10m 42s – 13m 02s — Homily: “Salvation in a Bar of Soap” — Rev. Lucy Bunch
13m 02s – 14m 46s — Poem: “To Softness” by Laurie Sheck — Celia Buckley
14m 46s – 17m 57s — Homily: “It Must Be There” — Rev. Lucy Bunch
17m 58s – 19m 30s — Poem: “Say Yes Quickly” by Rumi — Rev. Dr. Roger Jones
19m 30s – 24m 42s — Homily: “Living Faithfully” — Rev. Lucy Bunch
24m 42s – 25m 56s — Prayer — Rev. Lucy Bunch