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ustin Center for Spiritual Living


Day 52: Equality
The thought for today is EQUALITY. Have you ever noticed the groups of people who are under-represented in your activities and lifestyle?...

Austin CSL
Mar 22, 20231 min read


Day 51: Advocacy
The thought for today is ADVOCACY. “When someone stands up to violence,” says Buddhist teacher, Thich Nhat Hanh, “a force for change is...

Austin CSL
Mar 21, 20231 min read


Day 50: Choice
The thought for today is CHOICE. Be aware of any jokes or remarks that show disrespect toward ethnic groups, women or men, classes of...

Austin CSL
Mar 20, 20231 min read


Day 49: Honor
The thought for today is HONOR. Albert Einstein said, “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. ...

Austin CSL
Mar 19, 20231 min read


It’s What You Do With What You Have!
Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days. — Ecclesiastes 11:1 … life waits upon Man’s discovery …— The...

Austin CSL
Mar 18, 20232 min read


Day 48: Ecology
The thought for today is ECOLOGY. Value the Earth by conserving natural resources and avoiding the purchase of products that deplete rain...

Austin CSL
Mar 18, 20231 min read


Day 47: Disarmament
The thought for today is DISARMAMENT. Have a conversation with someone today about what the world would be like if there were no weapons...

Austin CSL
Mar 17, 20231 min read


Day 46: Compassion
The thought for today is COMPASSION. Mother Teresa implored us to “find someone who thinks he is alone and let him know that he is not.”...

Austin CSL
Mar 16, 20231 min read


Day 45: Mastery
The thought for today is MASTERY. Labor organizer, Cesar Chavez teaches, “If you use violence you have to sell part of yourself for that...

Austin CSL
Mar 15, 20231 min read


Day 44: Cooperation
The thought for today is COOPERATION. When we work together, we are stronger than when we work alone. Is there one significant way that...

Austin CSL
Mar 14, 20231 min read


Day 43: Uniqueness
The thought for today is UNIQUENESS. Dale Carnegie says that the greatest need people have is for love and approval. Praise, compliment...

Austin CSL
Mar 13, 20231 min read


Day 42: Accountability
The thought for today is ACCOUNTABILITY. In conflicting situations, personal accountability allows us to take responsibility for how we...

Austin CSL
Mar 12, 20231 min read


Brotherly Love
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. — Matthew 22:39 When we realize that God and Man are one and not two, we shall love both. — The...

Austin CSL
Mar 12, 20232 min read


Day 41: Openness
The thought for today is OPENNESS. A Turkish proverb says, “he who builds himself a fence, fences out more than he fences in.” Today be...

Austin CSL
Mar 11, 20231 min read


Day 40: Unity
The thought for today is UNITY. Differences give variety to life and are often only on the surface anyway. See beyond outer differences...

Austin CSL
Mar 10, 20231 min read


Day 39: Dialogue
The thought for today is DIALOGUE. Marianne Williamson describes a healthy society as one in which “those who disagree can do so with...

Austin CSL
Mar 9, 20231 min read


Day 38: Kindness
The thought for today is KINDNESS. Every day we hear of random and senseless acts of violence. Participate in the counter-revolution of...

Austin CSL
Mar 8, 20231 min read


Day 37: Graciousness
The thought for today is GRACIOUSNESS. When you are out driving today, slow down and let the other person in front of you, stop and let...

Austin CSL
Mar 7, 20231 min read


Day 36: Mindfulness
The thought for today is MINDFULNESS. If we just act in each moment, with composure and mindfulness, each minute of our life is a work of...

Austin CSL
Mar 6, 20231 min read


Day 35: Understanding
The thought for today is UNDERSTANDING. Thich Nhat Hanh, Buddhist teacher says, “When you understand, you cannot help but love. Practice...

Austin CSL
Mar 5, 20231 min read
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