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Thursday 11/29/2001
On the spiritual path we live by the great agenda, which is to awaken to truth and discern God's will. Our own little agenda--our goals, plans, and dreams--is second to this.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 11/30/2001
When we focus on flaws, the problem gets bigger and the energy for dealing with it gets smaller. When we focus on the existence of basic goodness, the energy for positive change is enhanced.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 12/01/2001
Throughout time people have achieved mastery in all walks of life and risen above obstacles to greatness. What is the common factor? A single-minded devotion to the goal. The way of God-realization is the same. The same potential exists in all; the same grace is present, and the same necessity for dedication. Press on.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 12/02/2001
The bird that neglects to visit the flower misses the nectar. Devotion to God softens the heart and brings sweetness to meditation.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 12/03/2001
The desire to live an ethical life is a necessary preparation for liberation. If one does not see the suffering that results from unconscious living, there is no motivation for finding freedom.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 12/04/2001
When a potter forms clay into a vessel, what was once open space is seen as space inside and space outside. Yet the space itself remains unchanged. Break the vessel and the limiting factors disappear. Our true nature as spiritual beings is limitless, pure possibility. Remember that and refuse to be fooled by limiting conditions.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 12/05/2001
There are those who see the pain of life and not the blessings, those who look for blessings and find them here and there, and those who offer blessings to all. Be the source of the blessing you are searching for.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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