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Monday 09/09/2002
Jealousy arises from selfishness. When we are surrendered to God, we see others as partners in the divine plan designed for everyone's success. Then, how can we be jealous? Dedication to the success of others assures our own.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 09/10/2002
The mind finds rest from the storms of worry by taking refuge in God. A mantra can connect us with this sheltering presence. When a mantra is used regularly, it becomes a habit. In a moment of darkness the mantra rises to the mind as a gift of light.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 09/11/2002
Gratitude comes when we let go. When we cease fighting what is, the glory of what can be emerges.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 09/12/2002
What causes us to react unkindly when someone is angry? Restlessness. When the mind is agitated, we cannot perceive the unity of life. This leads to defending an imaginary separate self.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 09/13/2002
We can free ourselves and others from the shadow play of separation by bringing the light of peace into a tense moment. Seeing ourselves in others turns up the light.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 09/14/2002
Look upon all equally. Seeing the one life in all is recognizing the body of God. As our own body has different parts but belongs to one organism, so the divine life has many separate parts, making up the spiritual vision we experience as life.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 09/15/2002
The spiritual teacher provides a map for the path of awakening, but the student must make the journey. The ticket for enlightenment is not transferable.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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