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Affirmative Morning Prayer

There is only one divine, one infinite presence,that is the source of all existence.With my rising consciousness, I realize I’m one with this divine.We are joined, and its power flows through me.The divine spirit guides me in its knowledge.It grants me success in its wisdom.It give me peace amid its vast serenity.It fills my entireContinue reading “Affirmative Morning Prayer”

Perpetual Openness

“Contemplative prayer is natural, unprogrammed; it is perpetual openness to God, so that in the openness his concerns can flow in and out of our minds as he wills.”― Ray Simpson, Exploring Celtic Spirituality This perpetual opennes to God is what I strive for. It is not easy but there of moments of divine connection that areContinue reading “Perpetual Openness”

Prayer is the Greater Work

“Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work.” — Oswald Chambers

Cause Me to See Only the Good

This is a longer than normal quotation, but I hope you will take the time to read and ponder the words or Ernest Holmes. “To daily meditate on the perfect life and to daily embody the great ideal, is a royal road to freedom, to that “peace which passeth understanding,” and is happiness to theContinue reading “Cause Me to See Only the Good”

Prayer

When we pray for someone we hold their wholeness, completeness and perfection for them, even during the times they may not be able to see it. This is the most loving thing we can do for another person, to see the truth of who they are as a child of God when they cannot. WeContinue reading “Prayer”

The Friday Affirmation

“I am whole.”

August Wrap-Up

As the month of August comes to a close I hope you have enjoyed looking back at a few Espirational blog posts. You may revisit older posts any time you wish by using our search engine at the bottom of the page. This month I will leave you with this reminder about callings from 2017.Continue reading “August Wrap-Up”

Cats as Zen Masters

“I have lived with several zen masters – all of them cats.” – Eckhart Tolle

Life With Cats

We have lived with cats for many years. They have appeared from time to time here on Espirational. Our first feline family member was Hershey who joined our family as a handful of black fluff. My family did not have pets when I was growing up so I doubted my ability to care for thisContinue reading “Life With Cats”