Episode 206: Embracing Your Journey | A Conversation with Darice Auston
“How many things have to happen to you before something occurs to you," says Darice Auston, quoting Robert Frost. In Episode 206, Darice joins Cynthia and Susan to share some of the things that have occurred to her, and where those insights are leading her now. It's a conversation that illustrates the ways our unique experiences can shape and inform our spiritual life and church engagement, leading to a truer expression of our deepest personal beliefs.
Notes & Quotes:
Lift+Love
The Disciples of Mormonism, by B. H. Roberts, Dialogue Journal
Church Participation of Individuals Who Identify as Transgender: Guiding Principles for Local Leaders
"We live spiritually by outliving our formulas, and by thus enriching our sense of their deeper meaning.
“Disciples of the first sort often become mere magnifying mirrors wherein one sees enlarged, all the defects of a doctrine. Disciples of the second sort cooperate in the works of the Spirit…(and) help to lead the thought that they accept to a truer expression. They force it beyond its earlier and cruder stages of development.” —B. H. Roberts
“How many things have to happen to you before something occurs to you.” —Robert Frost
“Fight for the things you care about but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.” —Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Thanks, Shannon. I loved this episode so much! There was something about it that perfectly captures everything I want ALSSI to be. Many thanks to Darice for her willingness to light the way for all of us by sharing so openly. —Susan
I loved listening to this episode tonight. Gave me a lot to think about. Thank you for all of your insight in putting these podcasts together for us.