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Saturday 03/17/2001
For some the most difficult promise of the spiritual life to accept is love. Not the understanding that love is the highest and best way to treat others, but the understanding that we are first loved by God.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 03/18/2001
It is divine love, love freely given to each of us, that makes our choice to love possible.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 03/19/2001
One of the most common ways to lose inner peace is to argue with the way things are.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 03/20/2001
When we commit ourselves to following the deeper Truth of the spiritual way we must give up any attachment to appearances. We may appear inconsistent, even foolish at times even while we are growing stronger inside. This is different from someone who is committed to a polished façade while the inside is crumbling.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 03/21/2001
It is easy to believe we are even-minded, non-reactive to praise or blame, when we are surrounded by praise. Our ability to learn from criticism is more telling.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 03/22/2001
Desires cloud the mind and prevent the light of the soul from shining forth. Every wisdom tradition tells us--to live by the soul's light we must forsake desire.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 03/23/2001
Be like the songbird perched on the top of the tree whose song fills the garden. Keep your consciousness aloft with remembrance of God; your words and actions will bless those around you.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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