SEEK
The most important opportunity you have in life is to recognize your own need for a relationship with the ultimate reality that created all of existence, including you. Seek that relationship wherever you feel drawn to go.
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.” — Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)
Practice: Daily scripture/quotation reflection.
SUBMIT
When you find a relationship with ultimate reality, submit to it. Accept that you as an individual are better served by accepting the guidance of the creator of the universe.
"Surrender is the portal to the infinite; dissolve yourself in the ocean of divine love." — Rumi (Sufi)
Practice: Daily prayer time.
SERVE
Express your love and appreciation for your relationship with ultimate reality by loving others: everyone, constantly, at every opportunity.
“The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” — Leo Tolstoy
Practice: Maintain serve schedule; daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual.
STRIVE
In everything you undertake, do everything you can to achieve it.
“Strive on with diligence.” — The Buddha, final words in the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta
"Run the race to win" - paraphrased from 1 Corinthians 9:24
Practice: What could I have done better yesterday? What could I do more of today? What will I achieve in coming days?
SMILE
Having a relationship with ultimate reality should put a smile on your face at all times. Let it. The joy reflected by your smile will be contagious with every being you interact with.
“Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa
Practice: Daily Delight Log. What did my soul take delight in yesterday?
The most important opportunity you have in life is to recognize your own need for a relationship with the ultimate reality that created all of existence, including you. Seek that relationship wherever you feel drawn to go.
“Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near.” — Isaiah 55:6 (NIV)
Practice: Daily scripture/quotation reflection.
SUBMIT
When you find a relationship with ultimate reality, submit to it. Accept that you as an individual are better served by accepting the guidance of the creator of the universe.
"Surrender is the portal to the infinite; dissolve yourself in the ocean of divine love." — Rumi (Sufi)
Practice: Daily prayer time.
SERVE
Express your love and appreciation for your relationship with ultimate reality by loving others: everyone, constantly, at every opportunity.
“The sole meaning of life is to serve humanity.” — Leo Tolstoy
Practice: Maintain serve schedule; daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual.
STRIVE
In everything you undertake, do everything you can to achieve it.
“Strive on with diligence.” — The Buddha, final words in the Mahāparinibbāna Sutta
"Run the race to win" - paraphrased from 1 Corinthians 9:24
Practice: What could I have done better yesterday? What could I do more of today? What will I achieve in coming days?
SMILE
Having a relationship with ultimate reality should put a smile on your face at all times. Let it. The joy reflected by your smile will be contagious with every being you interact with.
“Peace begins with a smile.” — Mother Teresa
Practice: Daily Delight Log. What did my soul take delight in yesterday?