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Monday 03/28/2005
Discernment beyond initial impressions is necessary to determine whether our thoughts and actions will lead to happiness or sorrow. Lust and greed are pleasurable in the beginning but end in pain. Compassion and kindness may be painful in the beginning but end in happiness.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 03/29/2005
Truth is never new.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 03/30/2005
The suffering born of desire can be intercepted by dispassion and discerning its consequences.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 03/31/2005
Spiritual practice begins as a part of our life; then it becomes a way of life.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 04/01/2005
Reason and will can justify any action when they work for the sense-driven mind. When the light of the soul illumines them, true discernment takes place.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 04/02/2005
When the mental field becomes calm through soul-inspired meditation, the light of true discrimination dawns. Reason and will then naturally inspire right action.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 04/03/2005
The restless energy of desire can provide fuel for many worthy activities once it is harnessed by the wisdom-guided will.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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