UNITY CHURCH OF CORVALLIS
Where hearts open…

Clearings

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We use the term "clearing" to describe both a process and an attitude. It infers that when we have an issue, that it is blocking us from expressing the love and light that we are and it blocking us from receiving the love and light from others as well. When we complete a clearing, then the path for light and love is open and clear. It is a state of peace, compassion and understanding. The intention of a clearing is to release all of the charge and all of the friction related to the incident in question. The process of clearing is unique to each situation, typically involves prayer, face to face sharing and deep reflective listening, perception checks as well as reality checks. It always entails a high level of self honesty and rigorous factual truth telling. It usually involves owning all of our part of the transaction, and in the best cases involves forgiving the other for all of their part of the transaction. It has been our experience that sometimes having a loving human presence can facilitate this process and so often we have a peacemaker present as well as a neutral party to hold the high watch for all concerned. Our board, staff and minister stand by to support this process whenever called.