It is no secret that we have within us untold power to do Good. It is power inborn, arising from the fact that God lives in us and we in Him. How we go about accessing this divinely spiritual power is less well known.
We begin by going within to achieve purity of thought, whereby we allow the mind to reach a state of spiritual transcendence: This by way of humble prayer, mindful meditation or earnest contemplation, all the while being in relationship with God.
Thus do we awaken God within, and thus do we enliven our potential for Goodness. Thoughts alone, however—no matter how endearing—are in vain without our acting on them.
Upon giving freely of ourself to others, ever mindful of God’s love, we come to know this latent God-given power, while at once acknowledging our own divine Goodness.
Garry D. Kilbourn
bwfaithministry
“…acknowledging our own divine Goodness.”
Andie was always cheerful with lots to say if you if you took a few minutes to get to know her. She was a familiar face outside of the Bank of Montreal on 4th Street S.W. Every Wednesday you could count on seeing Andie politely smiling and waiting to see if anyone new would stop to chat and buy a copy of “Street Talk.” We counted ourselves to be among her regular client-friends. Andie was a bright light for many on Fourth. She gave freely of herself as she relied on the Goodness of friends and strangers. We’ve not seen Andie for some time and we wonder where she is now. blw
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3 comments:
Violet's email says, "Thank you for your kind words. It reinforces me to be more generous, more kind and smile at our brothers and sisters who await patiently for someone to buy their Street Talk."
Megan's email says, "I hope Andie is ok! Is she elderly? Young? Homeless? Is there any way to find out?
I have taped to my desk a quote from Buddha - "However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do if you do not act upon them". I think this reflects exactly what you have sent. I think the power of goodness is about forgetting yourself, and being with and helping others."
JoAnne's email says, "Thanks again for another inspiring message, and I sure hope you find out what happened to Andie…..it leaves you wondering and hoping for her safety and wellness."
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