“To this day, I’ll never forget Stan, in his favorite chair, his legs up on the ottoman, without a care in the world.”

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

Worthiness Is Not the Way

Richard Rohr

“The teachings of the 19th-century French nun Thérèse of Lisieux support my own spiritual journey: ‘When we spend a lifetime trying to be who we think we’re supposed to be, we stand outside of ourselves, hustling for worthiness by constantly performing, perfecting, pleasing, and proving. We really just need to step back, knowing we are worthy of love and belonging.’ With a deep breath and connection, it's a beautiful day!

Adapted from Embracing Our Imperfection

A Deep Breath of Life

Alan Cohen

The remedy for unhappiness is not material or geographical; it is spiritual & attitudinal. Choose to find peace where you are; then bring it wherever you go. Today, help me to remember that love is everywhere. Wherever I go, there I will find You, to help carry Your Love & peace with me wherever I am.”

Adapted from A Deep Breath of Life

Twenty-Four Hours a Day

Prayer for the Day Today, let me face every situation with a deep trust in You. Let nothing prove too hard for me to bear, knowing that with Your Spirit, Your Love and Grace, I’ve been given the strength to walk through any darkness.”

Reflect — Steve L.'s own words

“If only.” Soon after I stopped drinking and using drugs. I couldn’t shut off that message. I called my friend Stan Grant, and he invited me to come over. When he opened his door, he put his arm around me and said, **“Come in, sit down and take a load off.”

How did he know I was so upside down? Taking a seat opening one of his meditation books, he started sharing The Gift of letting go.

To this day, I’ll never forget Stan, in his favorite chair, his legs up on the ottoman, without a care in the world. His wife was ill; he didn’t make much money; yet he was at peace with himself and with the world.

He said, “Steve, learning to relax is simple. Just sit, get quiet for a minute, and let go. Nothing else matters. All is well.”

Today, when the storms of life hit, I spend extra time in The Quiet. Stan, I thank you for the Gift.

I not only get good vibes, but the ability to share the message of hope & love. All is well. **It’s a beautiful day!