“Letting go is a bitch, but maybe the only requirement is a desire to Let go and to Let God in.”

“We are ever evolving, ever becoming, and ever unfolding. Identity is an ever-moving target, and any conviction that the self is singular or fixed is limiting, often even harmful. Instead, we can hold what we think we know about ourselves with open hands. We can allow ourselves to become, which offers us room to breathe and blossom. Contemplative life beckons us to the same: encouraging us to loosen our grip on ourselves, those around us, and the Divine. Stepping into the spaciousness of our own being will help open to the infinite expanse of who we truly are. We can offer our own unfixed and unmixed attention in prayer; a place where The Contemplative Life thrives.”

“Nothing is more attractive than sharing with others. We can sympathize with those who are troubled, even though they might appear to be wealthier than ourselves. We can share our experience, strength and hope with those who are ill or unhappy. We can even share our suffering with others who suffer; we can hold up a light for them on their path as we all move forward. Today, God, I open my heart to what I can give to others to help them move forward in Your Love on their path.”

Meditation for the Day “Love is the power to transform. Try to love your family and your friends. Try to love everybody that you possibly can, even the "sinners and publicans.” Love for God is an even greater thing. It is the result of gratitude to God, and it is the acknowledgement of the blessing that God has sent you. Love for God acknowledges His gifts and leaves the way open for God to shower yet more blessings on your thankful heart. Say, "Thank you, God," until it becomes a habit. Prayer for the Day “Thank You, God. I pray that I may repeat this prayer many times today. I pray that I may continually try to love all people, and thank God for all His blessings.”