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Thursday 06/27/2013
The wisdom of spiritual teachings diagnoses the disease of ignorance that causes suffering. Regular sadhana or right spiritual practice is the medicine that supports the cure. Like any medicine, it is only useful if one makes use of it and follows the prescription for its proper use.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 06/28/2013
Discernment beyond initial impressions is necessary to determine whether our thoughts and actions will lead to happiness or sorrow. Lust and greed are pleasurable in the beginning but end in pain. Compassion and kindness may be painful in the beginning but end in happiness.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 06/29/2013
Truth is never new.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 06/30/2013
Spiritual practice begins as a part of life; then it becomes a way of life.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 07/01/2013
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.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 07/02/2013
The bird that neglects to visit the flower misses the nectar. Devotion to God softens the heart and brings sweetness to meditation.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 07/03/2013
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.
Ellen Grace O'Brian
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