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Thursday 01/10/2002
The daily choices we make, the life we lead, reveal which of the three modes of nature--uplifting, restless, or deadening--are predominant in our character
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 01/11/2002
Constant activity and desiring, even for good works, is a restless state. Silence brings more peace. When peace predominates, one sees God everywhere and is of a loving frame of mind.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Saturday 01/12/2002
When the restless tendency in nature is dominant in our life, the mind is judgmental and critical, always looking for something that needs "doing" and never experiencing satisfaction. To calm this restless tendency in the midst of being active, one must see all as God's plan and let go of attachment to outcomes.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 01/13/2002
Love pleases God.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 01/14/2002
To help one another physically is useful. To help one another emotionally is compassionate. To help one another spiritually is love.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 01/15/2002
The deadening tendency in nature leads one to indulge the senses--to overeat and oversleep until one is bound, addicted, a slave to desire. The restless tendency in nature leads one to constantly seek activity and to desire success. The elevating tendency leads one to desire peace.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 01/16/2002
Practicing patience is like coming upon a cool stream on a hot day--the overheated ego stops, cools down, and reconnects with the soul nature.
Rev. Ellen Grace O'Brian
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