LIBRA ♎️Weekly Tarot 2nd August |“Taking the ROUGH WITH THE SMOOTH!”| #Libra #August#Tarot

The Greatest Commandment, as it is translated, is the imperative that is to encapsulate all facets of the Christian life. The task of Christian discipleship, which is more a quest of ongoing sanctification, requires a right head (right thinking), right hands (right practice), and a right heart (the right motive).

In trying times or of crisis we find ourselves looking for guidance. Many times we do not have sufficient relationships to go to when we need help. This article promises to give you the tools to guide you.

We don’t know who wrote Psalm 119, but we do know much about him because he mentions his circumstances many times. In Psalm 119:153-160 he is especially concerned about his situation, for seven of the eight verses in this stanza make mention of it.

Bananas are enjoyed all around the world. They are full of goodness, but they are easily bruised and can quickly turn to mush. Like many fruits, they can be extremely sweet and a delight. But they can also be easily bruised and turn rotten. They make a great object lessons on how we look at the outside to judge the inside and also on how we treat one another, how we express the fruits of the spirit to others, or we cause hurt to others.

Who is Jizo Bodhisattva? I had an experience many years ago that helped me discover and come to know this Buddhist figure.

What happens when we change, but the memories remain? Is there light at the end of the tunnel when all we can see is how others still treat us as we once were? Perseverance and a lot of patience is what will see us through.

Going through life we learn from parents, teachers, lecturers, educators, coaches, trainers, workshop leaders, religious leaders, partners, and children. Spiritual seekers often learn from gurus. But who is your spiritual authority? Who tells you what’s right and what’s wrong? What to believe and from whom? When to apply what you have learnt and why?

To live fully, you must discover your true Self. In the process of discovery you get back in touch with your inner power. You live with a sense of meaning and purpose for your existence.

The tragic death of Robin Williams shocked and demonstrated once again that fame and worldly success do not necessarily bring happiness. Without speculating or moralizing (we cannot know the inner workings of his soul), all we can do is to thank him for all that he gave us as a talented artist and to respectfully wish him well on his journey. However, since I live in a country plagued by suicide at the moment (far more than the people admit, far more than families allow to be known, far more than statisticians permit -for political reasons- to be revealed), I thought it…

It’s so easy to complicate our lives. Stopping to meditate or to remember that ‘all is well’ is an excellent coping tool for today’s hectic lifestyles.

Emotion in prayer moves mountains. Without emotional force, nothing at all happens. Well, I will tell you: My best experience with prayer is the most peaceful, powerful, emotionally satisfied feeling there is. My worst experience with prayer is saying words as directed. Let me explain further.