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Tuesday 11/16/2004
Joy is found in unity. Even relationships that are woven together by common love for God can be torn asunder by ego's weapon of gossip. Guard against speech that divides. Build bridges of divine love with conscious speech.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 11/17/2004
Practice discernment. Choose thoughts, words, and actions that contribute to spiritual awakening. A peaceful mind and healthy body are treasured vehicles for the journey of spiritual awakening. Learn to care for them wisely. Instead of asking: Do I want this? Ask: Will this contribute to health and well-being?
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 11/18/2004
Problems cannot be solved by a turbulent mind. When storms of anger and confusion are raging, take shelter in the Lord's name until the storm passes.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 11/19/2004
The exquisite beauty of God's creation cannot compare to the beauty of a devotee's heart radiant with divine love.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 11/20/2004
Children are encouraged to build a healthy ego by learning to discover and express what they like and do not like, what they want and do not want. The mature adult on the spiritual path must put away this childhood task and learn to focus on being even-minded, on going beyond likes and dislikes. Then, peace is possible.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 11/21/2004
Fasting for a time, but all the while thinking of the forbidden feast at the end, is throwing food to desire. It grows stronger as it waits. The discipline of true fasting is a feast for the soul, with the heart and mind immersed in God. Only then is craving for what is not useful rendered powerless.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 11/22/2004
Wisdom and devotion travel different paths and meet in the house of service.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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