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The Energy To Transform

"To be in a position to allow a holy encounter to occur, I need to be Honest, Open and Willing – what old timers in AA called the importance of HOW."
~ Donald L. O’Dell

Exploring the Bible in prayer and self understanding.

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Striving To Control Life

Over the years I have learned, discovered, that everything is always internal.

I am always the issue. Trying to control external events, people, or situations is futile, frustrating, exasperating, and disappointing.

That is not a picture of peace and serenity. A lovely quote I got from someone somewhere is scribbled on my corkboard: “Strive for control over your experience of the events/people of your life – not control over the events/people themselves.”

A Course in Miracles (ACIM) states [T-8.III.4 (emphasis mine)]: “When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him you will see yourself. As you treat him you will treat yourself. As you think of him you will think of yourself. Never forget this, for in him you will find yourself or lose yourself. Whenever two Sons of God meet, they are given another chance at salvation. Do not leave anyone without giving salvation to him [through forgiveness – remembering you and him are one] and receiving it yourself. For I am always there with you, in remembrance of you.”

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This is the perfect season
to focus on stilling my mind.

As a spiritual Christian, we gain strength in our faith as we apply and experience guidance whispered to us from the Holy Spirit.

This means to me that everything is always internal. I am always the issue. Trying to control external events, people, or situations is futile, frustrating, exasperating, and disappointing.

How The Bible Became The Bible

The Bible chronicles people attempting to verbalize their experience of Spirit.