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Saturday 09/17/2016
One who stands on the steady ground of faith in God is not driven by the reactions arising from likes and dislikes. The even-mindedness that comes from faith brings freedom.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 09/18/2016
In the beginning of sadhana, spiritual practice may be intermittent. With dedication and perseverance, practice becomes steady, an integral part of each day. Through self-discipline and God’s grace, one’s life begins to turn to God completely. Like a pilgrim circling the Kaaba, Self-realization is the center of all one thinks, says, and does.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 09/19/2016
Restlessness is no match for patience.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 09/20/2016
Any time we come to our meditation practice for some reason—to find peace, to get enlightened, or to solve a problem—it is contrary to the true spirit of meditation. Such thoughts are about the future. Meditation is now, a radical return to joy now.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 09/21/2016
In any moment, we can return to joy by moving from our head to our heart—from ego-centered thought (I, me, mine) to the deeper center of being. Practice divine communion and know God is your life.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 09/22/2016
Faith is necessary. The spiritual way of life requires us to swim against the current of conformity—the message of the world that says that material possessions, fame, and relationships will bring us happiness and security. We must be interested in seeking another way to break free from this illusion and believe it is possible.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 09/23/2016
When we return our conscious awareness to God, to our ever-present spiritual nature, we partake of the joy that the conscious contact with God brings. Joy is the link between God and the soul.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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