Monday 08/20/2018
With spiritual maturity, we see the source of joy and sorrow. The heart opens with compassion for all.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 08/21/2018
Birds swim in the air
Fish fly through the sea
We walk through heaven
In God’s mystery
There are clues everywhere
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 08/22/2018
The spiritual teacher points out the end of the road as well as the beginning. This is the understanding of karma and the way of liberation from it.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 08/23/2018
Change your attitude from “willful” to “will flow” and watch what happens. One is full of self and effort, and the other is a joyous letting go.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 08/24/2018
Meditation begins when the effort required to concentrate gives way to a steady flow of attention. The approach to meditation requires some initial expenditure of energy like an airplane on the runway that builds speed and energy to the point of lift-off. Meditation is above the clouds of thought.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 08/25/2018
When you realize the distinction between effort and intention, you have discovered one of the keys to success. Train yourself to work first in consciousness before springing into action.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 08/26/2018
The sure indication of spiritual progress is the positive transformation of character. Visions, ecstasies, and philosophical insights that do not make us more compassionate, peaceful, and trustworthy people are just fireworks.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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