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Monday 05/27/2002
Dispassion, the freedom from attraction and aversion, is pure willingness. Only when the mind is purified of desire can we be open to divine guidance.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 05/28/2002
The first step toward spiritual freedom is learning to control desires by redirecting our attention to what is useful. Ultimately, we are able to rest in the wholeness of God and all desire fades away. Without a separate self, desire cannot exist.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 05/29/2002
Thoughts and perceptions either lead toward freedom that liberates us from suffering or the bondage that brings pain. The initial impression may belie its end result. Self-discipline may be painful in the beginning, but bring happiness and freedom in the end.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 05/30/2002
To be free of passionate desire does not impede our ability to love; it makes true love possible. Without superimposing our needs and wants on another, we can love them for who they are.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 05/31/2002
True contentment does not arise in response to any circumstance. It arises when the mind is calm, and the joy of the soul is revealed. Knowing this, we are reminded to seek happiness where we are most likely to find it in the temple of Superconscious meditation.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 06/01/2002
Keep your mind fastened to God with the rope of God's name. You will be led to right action.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 06/02/2002
Take the small step that is right in front of you now. Don't worry about making a giant step, or big change. If you serve with awareness, devotion, and surrender, God will meet you more than half way and reveal what is next.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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