Ride the WavesReflections by Steve L.

A Wave

July 1, 2025 · gainey ranch

“The Gift of Desperation led me into the doors of recovery, April 25th, 1983.”

Three readings. A song that says the rest. And inspiration for whatever this day is here to teach.

A lone surfer riding inside a great curling wave

Read — the readings that opened the day

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Deepening Your Spiritual Connection

“Meditation, viewed through the lens of Kabbalistic teachings, becomes a bridge—a pathway that connects our finite existence with the infinite essence of the Divine. Every thought we entertain has energy & purpose; it provides an opportunity to align ourselves with higher realms of awareness. In this sacred space, we transcend limited perceptions, and tap into wisdom that nourishes our spirit. Each breath taken holds potential for The Divine revelation waiting patiently at our fingertips. Embrace it wholeheartedly!”

Adapted from Deepening Your Spiritual Connection

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Meditation for the Day

Meditation for the Day Learn daily the lesson of trust and calm in the midst of the storms of life. Whatever sorrow or difficulty the day may bring, God's command to you is the same. Be grateful, humble, calm, and loving to all people. Leave each soul the better for having met you or heard you. For all kinds of people, this should be your attitude: a loving desire to help, and an infectious spirit of calmness and trust in God. You have been given the answer to loneliness and fear, which is calm faith in the goodness and purpose in the universe. Prayer for the Day Today, I pray that I may be calm in the midst of storms. I pray that I may pass on this calmness to others who are lonely and full of fear.

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