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Saturday 02/10/2024
Excitement has another side: the depression that comes when the excitement has burned down. Enthusiasm, or being “in God,” is more useful. With enthusiasm, our focus is on God, rather than on imagining how things will turn out.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Sunday 02/11/2024
Remember to distinguish selfless service from doing. The hallmark of selfless service is the peace and harmony of unity consciousness. This does not come from either activity or inactivity but relies on pure intent.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Monday 02/12/2024
Just as the power of a raging river can be harnessed to light a city, so can our energy be directed toward the single purpose of Self-realization and lighting up our life.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Tuesday 02/13/2024
In its natural state, the heart sings. When we listen to the heart, our voices cannot resist songs of praise and gratitude.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Wednesday 02/14/2024
Like a mother who gives her child the toy he believes will bring him happiness, the spiritual teacher may assist devotees with their karma by helping them fulfill certain desires. Just as the mother knows the toy will soon be cast aside, the teacher sees the student’s steps before they are taken.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Thursday 02/15/2024
Conditions in life will always be unstable and continually subject to change. Stability is found only in the unconditional. What is unconditional? The true Self.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
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Friday 02/16/2024
In meditation, lift your gaze above the inner horizon. Seek the light of wisdom at the third eye center as one waits for the sun at dawn.
Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian
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