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Saturday 07/09/2005
When we identify with the ego self, we see life through the lenses of "I, me, and mine." We divide up what is whole and lose our connection to Life's supportive influence. We regain it by realizing the unity of all life.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 07/10/2005
Ego identity is maintained through our desires in the form of likes and dislikes. Constantly seeking to get what we want and to avoid what we don't want obscures the perfection of what is.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 07/11/2005
Trying to hold on to what we want is like trying to hold water in our hand. Everything changes. When we remember that, we can appreciate all that occurs.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 07/12/2005
Trying to avoid what we dislike is like trying to stay dry while taking a bath. What we think about is already with us.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 07/13/2005
Waking up to the truth about life is not difficult. It takes the willingness to let go of suffering.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 07/14/2005
Suffering is the calling card of the ego.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 07/15/2005
Imagine what it would be like to accept life as it is.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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