A Moment of Inspiration

Evidence

Peter, an art teacher, felt like his life was falling apart. He was also quite ill and addicted to cigarettes. For years, he’d been searching for evidence that God exists. Researching religions and reading a lot of books. But He hadn’t found anything. He considered evidence. He decided to visit the minister of a church he’d attended for many years. After a few minutes of talking, the minister said, You know, Peter, the Christian scientists have the answers to all of your questions.

Control

The writer Hugh Prather made this arresting statement: “Have you ever noticed that the moment you become unhappy is usually the moment you attempt to control another person?”
This reminds me: I was managing an orchestra, and two days before a concert a big storm dropped 2 feet of snow. The owner of the venue’s parking lot refused to commit to plowing the lot before the concert, … and he told me I had no right to have it plowed myself.

Practice

Have you ever thought of your life as a “practice”? Something you get better at every day, just by living?
The author Henry Drummond described the “practice” of life this way. He said, don’t quarrel about your lot in life, or complain about petty things or the people you have to live or work with. Don’t be perplexed or resentful…. because this is your “practice” And it’s causing something beautiful to grow in you.

Category: A Moment of Inspiration

Evidence

Control

Practice

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