07/01/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, Mark 4:38
They woke him and said to him, “Teacher, do you not care that we are perishing?” He woke up, rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Quiet! Be still!” The wind ceased and there was great calm.
Today’s question: Where do you turn for help when there are storms, physical, emotional, or spiritual, in your life?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/02/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Guru Granth1325 : 214
One who continually acts in goodness and immaculate purity, sprouts green branches in great abundance.
Today’s reflection: Act in good faith, do your best, and see if you sprout a branch that allows greater love to come your way.
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/03/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, Matthew 6:9
“This is how you are to pray: “Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Today’s question: In this model of prayer; the praise, worship and adoration of God come before our own needs, no matter how important they may seem to be. Can you allow for the possibility that there might be a greater plan than your own at work?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/04/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Dhammapada 205
Therefore, follow the Noble One, who is steadfast, wise, learned, dutiful and devout.
Today’s question: Can you pick one of these qualities today; perhaps the one that is the most challenging for you, and work on improving that quality in yourself?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/07/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, Matthew 6:16
“…when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you may not appear to others to be fasting, except to your Father who is hidden. And your Father who sees what is hidden will repay you.”
Today’s question: Is it possible for you to maintain your devotion to others in a humble way,even in spite of difficult circumstances in your own personal life?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/08/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Bhagavad Gita 10:17
How may I know You, O Lord, by constant contemplation?
Today’s reflection & question: At times we want to control everything, even our spiritual guides. Can you sit with your spiritual self and guide today and just allow it to show you direction and presence?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/09/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, Matthew 6:21
For where your treasure is, there also your heart will be.
Today’s reflection: The treasure of each unique person lies within them waiting to be celebrated. Try and see the uniqueness and good in every person today and take time to celebrate you as well!
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/10/14 Today’s reading is from the HolyQur’an (2:6)
As to those who reject Faith, it is the same to them whether you warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe.
Today’s question: What determinesmy primary actions with others, do I really have faith in them and can I make my words match my actions?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/11/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, Matthew 5:24
Therefore, if you bring your gift to the altar, and there recall that your brother has anything against you, leave your gift there at the altar, go first and be reconciled with your brother, and then come and offer your gift.
Today’s question: Just starting with today can we put aside our differences, and take the initiative to bring about peace and harmony between our co-workers and all those who we come in contact with?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/14/14 Today’s reading is from Holy Upanishads, Katha 3:15
When all the ties of the heart are severed here on earth, then the mortal becomes immortal.
Today’s reflection: If love is an everlasting principle beyond the extent of our earthly life, we might strive today to be more loving in all ways; to ourselves and to others. Try to carry this intention with you whenever you think about it!
May each of you a have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/15/14Today’s reading is fromthe Holy Bible, Matthew 5:13
You are the salt of the earth. You are the light of the world. A city set on a mountain cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and then put it under a bushel basket.
Today’s question: Will our actions today towards our patients and our associates reveal us to be the salt of the earth and the light of the world?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/16/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Guru Granth, 898:1101
You do the deeds which do not help you at all. As you plant, so shall you harvest.
Today’s reflection: It is often easier to work on life’s little challenges, putting aside those that we know are more consuming of our time or energy. Try and spend time on one of your big challenges today, making sure you “plant” what you want to “harvest”.
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/17/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, Mark 12:43
…” this poor widow put in more than all the other contributors to the treasury. For they have all contributed from their surplus wealth, but she, from her poverty, has contributed all she had, her whole livelihood.”
Today’s reflection: When we speak about giving and receiving, all sorts of emotions and feelings emerge. Pay special attention when giving or receiving something from another person today, and see where all the gifts lie.
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/18/14 Today’s reading is from Holy Dhammapada, 164
Let one not neglect one's own welfare for the sake of another, however great. Clearly understanding one's own welfare, let one be intent upon the good.
Today’s reflection: This scripture encourages us to give our best to others, realizing that we can only give what we feel for ourselves. Make your self-talk loving in every way today!
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/21/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Qur’ an, 42:36
And whatever ye are given it is but a provision of the life of this world; but what is with God is better and more lasting for those who believe.
Today’s question: How can I spend more effort or time today on the things that are “more lasting” and less on those “of this world?”
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/22/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, 2 Timothy 4:6
For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have competed well: I have finished the race; I have kept the faith.
Today’s question: Are you prepared to persevere in your life’s mission, something that is a testament to your unique self -- regardless of obstacles, difficulties, and failures?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/23/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Upanishads, Brihadaranyaka 3:9:28
If a tree is pulled up with its root, it will not spring up again.
Today’s reflection: There are some things that root us and keep up stable in our faith, and other things that are heavy anchors that weigh us down and keep us from love. As you relate to others today, try and keep your self rooted in love.
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/24/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Dhammapada055
As from a great heap of flowers many garlands can be made, even so should many good deeds be done by one born a mortal.
Today’s question and reflection: There are many possible teachings that can come from the same experience. Do I hold fast just to mine, or will I allow myself today to learn from every other person and their experience?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/25/14-Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible,1 Corinthians 12:4
There are different kinds of service but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the same God who produces all of them in everyone.
Today’s question & reflection: Are you aware that each one of us has the love of God and the love of good within us; and that you too can make a difference for the greater good of everyone? We are all part of LIFE – that which is greater than just our individual selves.
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/28/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, Psalms 95:8
Today, if you hear his voice, harden not your hearts.
Today’s reflection: Many gifts are given to us in the present moment. This time, this opportunity, will not come again. Let us avail ourselves of the present asa gift of chronological time,a gift that is limitedto this moment.
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/29/14 Today’s reading is fromthe Holy Bible, Tobit 14:9
Now, my children, I give you this advice: serve God and do what is pleasing in his sight. Teach your children how to exercise justice and how to give alms.
Today’s question: Do I act justly with all others or only those I get along with best? And what determines how and what I give to others?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/30/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Guru Granth 721:22
The Lord's devotees are like sandalwood, which imparts its fragrance to everyone.
Today’s question: How can you be a messenger of spirit & love today, and impart love to someone in need?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
07/31/14 Today’s reading is fromthe Holy Bible, Psalms 46:11
‘Be still and know that I am God!’
Today’s question & reflection: Do we realize that on the busiest, event-filled days, that it is helpful to find some quiet time to connect to the source of all our energy? This way, we are most present to ourselves and others.
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/01/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy GuruGranth, 13:72
Only those who are awakened by the Lord to drink in this Sublime Essence, come to know the Unspoken Speech of the Lord.
Today’s question: When I physically drink, sometimes it takes a lot for me to be satisfied. What does it take for my spirit to besatisfied?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/04/14 Today’s reading is fromthe Holy Bible, Isaiah 51:13
Why live every day in constant fear of the fury of the oppressor, when he sets out to destroy you?
Today’s reflection & question: Fear can serve a good purpose but many times we fear things that never come to pass. Can you live each of your moments today, holding on to the good in others and letting go of the fear questionof “what if”?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filledday.
08/05/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Bhagavad Gita, 2:61
One who restrains his senses, keeping them under full control, and fixes his consciousness upon Me, is known as a man of steady intelligence.
Today’s reflection & question: Sometimes we get distracted by our senses and don’t act on what we really value the most. How do you keep your values, or said another way, your own heart, in the forefront of your day and decision-making?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/06/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible, 1 Corinthians 14:20
Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be adults.
Today’s reflection: A challenge for most of us is to figure out the difference between using our thoughts to benefit ourselves and others, and yet not let our thoughts weigh us down. It may help to let your dreams be in charge today; especially those dreams that serve the greater good!
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/07/14 Today’s reading is from the HolyQur’an, 73:20
Then read what is easy and be steadfast in prayer, and give alms, and lend to God a goodly loan, for what ye send forward for yourselves of good ye will find it with God.
Today’s question: When something from a sacred text challenges me in some way, do I believe that extending good to others and to myself allows me to find an answer to that challenge, and allows me to find a greater good?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/08/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible,Zephaniah 3:17
The Lord, your God, is in your midst. He will rejoice over you with gladness and renew you in his love.
Today’s reflection & question: Rejoicing is a profoundly good experience. What is your unique gift that causes God to rejoice over you and you to rejoice to life?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/11/14 Today’s reading is from theUpanishads, Taittireya 8:2
May there be peace in heaven, may there be peace in the skies,
May there be peace on earth, may there be peace in the waters,
May there be peace in the plants, may there be peace in the trees,
May we find peace in all the divine powers, may we find peace in the supreme Lord.
Peace. Shanti, Shanti, Shanti.
Today’s Question: Where is it that you seek peace, where do you find it, and when are you an instrument for it?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/12/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible,Psalm 139:12
But darkness for you is not dark and night for you shines as the day.
It was you who formed my inmost being and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
Today’s question: When there are times that I call dark, what resources do I draw from that can help me bring forth light and LIFE bigger than just myself?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/13/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Dhammapada:179
The non-doing of any evil, the performance of what is skillful, the cleansing of one's own mind:this is the teaching of the Awakened.
Today’s reflection & question: In times of unrest, there is a tendency to miss opportunities to contribute to a peaceful environment because we are so concerned about the “bigger picture.” How can we each cleanse our own minds and contribute in a compassionate way to greater peace?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/14/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible,1Kings 8:27
But will God really live among men on the earth? If neither heavens nor the highest heavens can contain you, how much less can this House which I have built.
Today’s question: How does the temple of my own body, my own entire self, become an expression of God – of truth – of spirit – of continuing growth toward love?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/15/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Guru Granth, 1266:459
What are you so worried about? What are you thinking? What have you tried?
Today’s reflection & question: Our thoughts race along at a very fast pace and at times paralyze us from taking action. Is there something in your thoughts, maybe causing you to fear,that you would do better to set aside?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/18/14Today’s reading is from the Holy Bible,Psalms 46:9
Come see the works of the Lord – the marvelous things he has done in the world.
Today’s reflection & question: Sometimes when we are troubled, we have difficulty finding our God or Source of peace. In moments of difficulty today, how will you find your way to peace and find or “see the works of the Lord.”?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/19/14 Today’s reading is from the Holy Bhagavad Gita. 12:12
Better than knowledge, however, is meditation, and better than meditation is renunciation of the fruits of action.
Today’s question: When I take time in quiet, is there a change in my attitude toward others? And how does my prayer move from benefits for me, to good for others, to creation of something sacred?
May each of you have a blessed and peace-filled day.
08/20/14 Today’s reading is fromthe Holy Bible, John 14:18
I will not leave you orphans, I am coming to you.
Today’s reflection & question: There are times of grief, loss or simply feeling lonely in all of our lives. How can your spirit guide and help you to find sources of love during these challenges?