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Monday 05/28/2001
When work is understood as service, the questions of right livelihood are more easily answered. Service contributes to the welfare of others, to peace, and to the repair and healing of the world. Any vocation that is contrary to these cannot be called right livelihood.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 05/29/2001
We must do everything as if we are demonstrating the teachings to those around us, for indeed we are. Even when we are alone, we are studied by conscience.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 05/30/2001
Actions in the world are an expression of the forces of nature. It is possible to observe these forces without identifying with them. Imagining oneself as the doer of action is like a bicyclist on the downhill slope who continues to pedal.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 05/31/2001
Trying to restrain the natural impulses of the senses toward pleasure and avoidance of pain is like trying to push a boulder uphill. It's wiser to stay out of its way. On the spiritual path this means anchoring our attention in and identifying with the True Self.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 06/01/2001
Sensory attraction to objects of desire is like a creeping vine. At first it blossoms and appears attractive. But when the vine grows unrestrained, it eventually covers the entire garden, even the house making it uninhabitable.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 06/02/2001
We imagine freedom to be the ability to choose what we like over what we dislike. This is really sugarcoated bondage. True freedom is being free from both likes and dislikes.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 06/03/2001
When we are no longer compelled to seek out what we like and avoid what we dislike, then we are free to follow the soul's guidance.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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