“Give yourself time for some kind of retreat.”

“One should try to return to a relaxed state on a regular and periodic basis. The simple reason for relaxation is that it renews us, purifies us, and leaves us with a profound feeling of serenity. It is not a ritual. It is not a religious obligation. It is a wonderful state away from problems. In it, we are poised in our natural state.”

Adapted from 365 Tao

“Relax in the realization that you are not in charge. You are here by design, and you are exactly where you are supposed to be.”

Adapted from Letters for your Spiritual Journey

Meditation for the Day Divine control and unquestioning obedience to God are the only conditions necessary for a spiritual life. Divine control means absolute faith and trust in God, a belief that God is the Divine Principle in the universe and that He is the Intelligence and the Love that controls the universe. Unquestioning obedience to God means living each day the way you believe God wants you to live, constantly seeking the guidance of God in every situation and being willing to do the right thing at all times. Prayer for the Day I pray that I may always be under Divine Control and always practice unquestioning obedience to God. I pray that I may be always ready to serve Him.

Adapted from Twenty-Four Hours a Day© 1975 by Hazelden Foundation. All rights reserved.