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Sunday 03/25/2001
There is no service that does not pass through the shadows of defeat and resistance. Those who seek praise and have attachment to the outcome will turn back when others criticize them. Those who are serving Truth are steadfast.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 03/26/2001
Selfless service can be identified by pure intent, a motive that is free from selfishness; the ability to remain even-minded in times of loss or gain, praise or blame; and depth of caring for the means of the work while surrendering the result.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 03/27/2001
One engaged in selfless service is free from worry and anxiety. God is the constant companion and ever-present support.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 03/28/2001
To work for peace and non-violence in our world is a perfect task for one who would practice karma yoga. Those attached to results either do not begin such work because they not believe it is possible to achieve or they attempt to force solutions, ultimately contributing to the violence they would eradicate. Practicing karma yoga, or selfless service, one can begin.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 03/29/2001
Surrender is accepting what is.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 03/30/2001
Spiritual indifference is our ability to remain unmoved by changing conditions and steadfast in our resolve to follow Love. It is the bedrock of right action.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 03/31/2001
One practicing selfless service welcomes obstacles and so-called failures as useful resources toward the goal of awakening. Whatever causes us to examine our actions and our motives, to become more awake and aware, is valuable.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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