'Yes, and...' - the Art of Improv Blessing

Published: May 1, 2016, 5 a.m.

Rev. Karen Hering, consulting literary minister, Unity Church-Unitarian (St Paul, MN) May 1, 2016 Watch the Video (YouTube link) Listen to the Audio (MP3) Improv performances are based on a simple formula of saying “yes” to whatever is given — a word, a scenario, an action — and adding to it to create a rich story of shared authorship. Far from the panacea of positive thinking, this challenging practice can be useful when living through significant change, especially in community.