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Thursday 12/19/2002
Correction from one's spiritual teacher strikes a painful blow to the ego. With surrender, that pain turns to joy. Without it, the pain becomes chronic.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 12/20/2002
Consciousness is our life. When consciousness abides primarily in the senses, our life energy is dissipated in sensory stimulation, the stirring of mental activity, and the pursuit of desires. When consciousness abides in the soul and sensory input is regulated by the will, our life energy grows stronger each day.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 12/21/2002
Rise up in the morning to greet That which brings the light of day. Seek first the Lord of Love, that you may follow Him.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 12/22/2002
When one awakens to wisdom there is no longer fluctuation in the mind--the discriminating activity of intellect is put to rest and only the pure stability of wisdom remains. One is free from the restlessness of "should I or shouldn't I?" Pure action arises spontaneously from clear seeing.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 12/23/2002
Identifying with thoughts and experiences is the habit of ego which then creates attractions and aversions to maintain its identity. Notice the tendency to superimpose "I, me, mine" on life and take a step toward freedom.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 12/24/2002
Happiness and sorrow are both reflections of internal states. Nothing outside of us can cause these. If things, people, or situations could cause happiness or sorrow, then everyone would perceive it the same way, but what brings happiness to one person may bring sorrow to another.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 12/25/2002
Our words should always serve others.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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