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Thursday 10/14/1999
Like meditation, the spiritual practice of dana, or tithing, takes commitment and consistent practice. We must change our minds and consciousness to be in alignment with the truth that generosity represents.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 10/15/1999
There are times when we are tempted to fall prey to old belief systems of either not having enough, or thinking that our participation does not matter. These are delusions of the ego that tries to assert its separate existence from the Source.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 10/16/1999
Enlightenment or liberation of consciousness comes not as an end in itself but that we might serve God.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 10/17/1999
God first.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 10/18/1999
With mature spirituality the need for outer approval gives way to the difficult task of searching diligently within--finding and claiming the inner authority of the True Self.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 10/19/1999
When we refuse to praise or give thanks to God we enter the world of duality.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 10/20/1999
Nothing is more essential to the spiritual life, nothing takes its place, nothing we can learn, or do, or master will ever replace surrender.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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