Throughout history, people have found the same thing to be true in science, philosophy, and their own experience – that is our outside lives are manifestations of our internal lives.

We understand that our soul and our spirit, the inside parts of ourselves, are what drive our ability to love and create the lives that we desire.

The paradox is that the things inside of us are also the very things we cannot create for ourselves. They must be given to us from outside ourselves. We must get them from god.

p. 22, god will make a way, Drs. Cloud & Townsend.

Now I am learning the power of neutrality. It speeds my growth processes, the time it takes me to learn my lessons.
Neutrality brings peace and the freedom to learn.

As we continue our journey, the journey of the soul, we can learn to find the peace offered by neutral territory.

p. 116- 117, journey to the heart, Beattie

Blessed is the one whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.

Be strong and take heart, all you who hope in the Lord.

Annie Johnson Flint

But God hath promised strength for the day,
Rest for the labor, light for the way,
Grace for the trials, help from above,
unfailing sympathy, undying love.

Beside the Still Waters, volume 27:4

Many a person has become more understanding and compassionate towards others after going through an experience similar to theirs. Today, let’s be careful how we criticize other people.

Nathan Wanner, Malden, MA
Beside the still waters, 7-8/2022, vol. w7, 4

Learning to laugh, learning to find humor either in what we’re going through, or despite it, is a powerful tool on this journey.

p. 205, Journey to the Heart, Melody Beattie

Doing Good for the Sake of the Gospel

In your teaching show integrity, seriousness, and soundness of speech that cannot be condemned…

Sometimes, we zoom in on the details of our lives and all we can see is the small picture -the problems, issues, and specifics of what we need to do today. These moments are real. They’re the heart of our lives. It’s good to stay focused and attend to them, but sometimes we need to step back and see the big picture, too.

p. 201, Journey to the Heart, Melody Beattie

The high calling of our daily work.

1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.

Do everything in love.

p. 22, reflections on daily living, Howard E. Butt, Jr. of laity lodge