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Monday 03/28/2011
The first step toward spiritual freedom is learning to control desires by redirecting our attention to what is useful. Choose freedom today.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 03/29/2011
Thoughts and actions either lead toward freedom that liberates us from suffering or the bondage that brings pain. The initial impression may belie its end result. Self-discipline may be painful in the beginning, but brings happiness and freedom in the end.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 03/30/2011
To be free of passionate desire does not impede our ability to love; it makes true love possible. Without superimposing our needs and wants on another, we can love them for who they are.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 03/31/2011
True contentment does not arise in response to any circumstance. It arises when the mind is calm and the joy of the soul is revealed. Knowing this, we are reminded to seek happiness where we are most likely to find it—in the temple of Superconscious meditation.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 04/01/2011
People seek God for different reasons—health, wealth, knowledge, or love. What brings us to the path is not as important as our commitment to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 04/02/2011
God is infinitely approachable and accessible. Nothing is required for us to deserve love. Divine love includes everyone.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 04/03/2011
Any spiritual discipline we practice is for our own sake, not for God. Our practice does not change God; it changes us. Spiritual practice helps us remove doubt and experience the unconditional divine love that is already present.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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