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Good day everyone!

I am filled with anticipation, not only is the day filled with sunshine, I will meet with Rev. Goto in a few hours to learn how to do Oyashikiri Sensho. We were talking of meditation, and I had asked if PL had a special way to meditate. Being a life long meditator it is a subject close to my heart. PL has a special prayer that is a chant. He closed his eyes, brought his hands together in prayer and instantly I was transported. The moment was beautiful and captured me instantly. For days I had that moment replaying in my head and wanted to feel it for myself. I tried on my own to “copy” what I heard and saw… and WOW. Today I will get a personal teaching. I love PL. (Perfect Liberty)

Then I will meet with a dear friend I have not seen in a while, I will have the pleasure of a nice drive to the other end of the city and then share a meal (already I know I will cheat and have wonderful fries with my smoked meat). What is not to like about getting up and starting another day. =^_^=

After morning prayer, I opened up my computer and found that a treasured friend from Australia had sent mail, she is a angel who drops in and out of my life with her gentle thoughts. Today was a quote from “Buddha”

“Don’t believe anything, whether from few or many, from your religion, or teachers and elders, or even long traditions, unless, after careful analysis, you find what is reasonable and good for one and all. Live up to that.” Buddha

I will leave you now to start my day… starting with looking into my very full wardrobe… and asking myself, how come I have nothing to wear.

Blessings everyone. Find the pocket of happiness and delight in it. Life is to be lived.

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Have a Good Balance Between Mind and Body

PL teaching for Day 20 > Have a Good Balance Between Mind and Body > Being overly concerned about things, or overexerting yourself physically will cause you to be off balance mentally and physically. Be careful not to overdo things.

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Have the Courage to Take the First Step

if you are timid, you will never be able to break free and start something new. Believe in yourself and take the first step.

Have the Courage to Take the First Step. PL teaching for day 19

I thought I’d see what the hexagram 19 was in the I Ching 4 broken lines over 2 solid lines. (Lin)

The two firm lines at the bottom of the hexagram in the positions of inspiration and self interest, create the arousing atmosphere of Promotion. They rule jointly and aggressively. There is now a dynamic emphasis on inner growth.

Begin your endeavors in the company of those who share your enthusiasm. Be certain that you are pursuing your goals. Have the Courage to Take the First Step.

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Let Go, Let God

My morning mantra. Since yesterday, I have heard myself whisper, Let Go, Let God.

Skies are a bright blue, the sun is streaming down through the trees throwing a lovely dappled pattern of shade on the patio. May today be a day filled with richness and blessings to you all. Smile and the world smiles with you! Blessings

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The Value of Money and things Depends on How you Choose to Use Them

PL teaching day 18 – The Value of Money and Things Depends on How you Choose to Use Them -Money and things are materials for your self -expression. Use them to their fullest for the sake of others and society.

I had to meditate on this one for a long time .. I was trying to decide how best to try to give you my association or thoughts on money. It has always been my belief that money is a necessary evil in life. One needs money to acquire “things” in life. In today’s society/culture, we often think we “need” a lot more than we actually do. Permit me to tell you of one of my excursions many years ago with a friend. We loved to scour garage sales,flea markets, and of course thrift shops. Not because we couldn’t afford to purchase retail, we both had careers, but my friend like to buy and resell, it was her “hobby” and I was and am a recycle or transforming artist. I like to find a cast off or unwanted item that “speaks” to me and give it a new life.

We were in a little town that is known for its charm, outdoor cafes, and a couple of great discount shops. One in particular was a place that sold discounted silver wear and household accessories. I found a delightful fork there and decided to purchase it. It wasn’t very expensive, but it was not on sale, it was not silver, but sterling silver, so practical, I enjoyed the lovely design and feel to it. “Oh you can’t purchase that fork” exclaimed the sales lady,” we only have one left, and besides it is a dessert fork”. My friend agreed with the lady that since it was a dessert fork, how much use would it be to me. Their reaction to my intent of acquiring this delightful fork surprised me,, I had thought of neither of their concerns, I liked the fork, I could afford the fork, therefor, I was going to purchase the fork. My reply to both of them was that it was a fork and it would get the food to my mouth, that was all it needed to do, it didn’t have to be part of a set, it didn’t have to match anything else I had, It was a fork, it was functional & one I liked and wanted.

So often we pass on something because of someone else’s view, or thoughts, and then we spend an enormous amount of time trying to find something like it because we didn’t act on our first impulse. Usually our impulses come from our inner “voice”. these moments are often little nudges from above. In PL we learn to #1 hear our inner voice, and #2 listen and think on what it is we are hearing….. it is part of the lesson in believing in one’s Self. Knowing what we want, and acting on it.

Everything originates in God, God/TAO/Universe embraces everything. We cannot live apart from God regardless of whether we recognize God’s existence or not. The Maharishi once said, put a tub full of water in the middle of a room, whether or not a person believes it is full or not, when they step into it, they will get wet. (TM – Transcendental Meditation)

Potential new members should know that PL is non sectarian and does not expect that members give up the faith they already have. PL teachings can help new members better understand their traditional faiths .. PL believes that all religions should work together for world peace.

If you are near a PL church, the 21st is our monthly Thanksgiving service. All our welcome. (for Church of Perfect Liberty contacts, visit our websites,links in side bar)

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Always challenge Yourself With New Things

Always Challenge Yourself With New Things – PL teaching day 17

Life is interesting because we always encounter unknown or new situations that we have never experienced before. don’t be afraid of failure and proactively challenge each new situation. Always Challenge Yourself with New Things

When sitting with Rev. Goto today in his office, the rain was falling against the window, giving a steady staccato with various depths of sound as it hit an overhang and then tumbled downward against the window pane. It surprised me, and for a second or two it captured my attention. Then we resumed our conversation, and the musical rain disappeared, my focus was on the subject matter of our meeting. My upcoming trip to Japan is a personal challenge for me. The last time I flew was several years ago, when I flew into Missoula, Montana. I vowed I would never travel that distance again, certainly not over mountains in a plane and iffy weather.

That was then and this is now. I will be in Japan, (Headquarters Tondabayashi Osaka) for the annual Founders’ Day Ceremony on August 1. On this day hundreds of thousands of PL believers from the local churches in Japan, and from distant parts of the world, gather to appreciate and pray to the First and Second Founders who are still working spiritually for the rapid realization of true world peace. The ceremony will climax with an hour-long display of the world’s greatest fireworks, “The Art of PL Fireworks”. How mind-blowing and awesome will that be.

Also on Founder’s Day, August 1, the annual Peace Tower Ceremony is held. The spirits of all those who have died in war, regardless of race, religion or nationality are enshrined in the altar of the Peace Tower. In this ceremony we console their spirit and pray for the everlasting peace of mankind.

Visit our websites for more information. Follow me on my journey, share the joy =^_^=

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Let’s Be in Tune With the Times

PL teaching day 16 Let’s Be in Tune With the Times > We live in a world that is rapidly changing with the times. Let’s continue to keep up with the evolving trends of society and strive to broaden our horizons. <

My husband and I drove to the other end of the city today to a huge parking lot, to check out the different kinds of recreational vehicles that were on display. (Motor Homes, trailers,tents and the like) we were told there were over 600 parked in the numbered lots. Golf carts drove visitors around, and carried refreshments from one end of the event to the other. At one time, not all that long ago, the whole area was farm land, woodlands & country fields. We drove out there using the “super highway”, gone were the cows grazing contentedly in the pastures, sheep nibbling their way along a stream, a farmer tending to his crop. Now littered basically every couple of miles is a big super center for shopping. with all the big box stores making their presence known.

This is a popular venue, it is a yearly event. There were many couples there, all with an eye on what type of caravan would help chase a dream. A pop up that can be set up near some babbling brook, or along a sandy beach. A motor home that can be driven to a destination that will provide a sun filled winter without snow. So many possibilities. While we explored and enjoyed the day, in the end, we came home to our little “nest” in the heart of the city and tucked the information away for another time. Today is today, enjoy NOW.

Happiness & contentment is a treasured pearl within our own “Selves” How we tend and cultivate this pearl, is how well we will deal with the changes in the world around us. The teachings of Perfect Liberty, help us live an Artist Life. ” The PL 21 Principles are the practical guidelines for our daily lives as PL members. They assist us in practicing the PL 21 PRECEPTS The 21 Principles are specific guidelines on how to live the PL WAY (an artistic life) and teach us how to reach a positive state of mind, so that we can express ourselves more harmoniously and joyfully.” (pg 12 PL Members’ Guide)

When we are at peace, we are “in Tune” Let’s Be in Tune With the Times

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Saying “Thank You” Creates a Heart to Heart Connection

Perfect Liberty teaching day 15

Saying “Thank You” Creates a Heart to Heart Connection. If you don’t put your thoughts into words and actions, you will not be able to express how you truly feel. By expressing your gratitude in words, you can get your feelings across fully.

Sometimes being comfortable with a friend, relative, partner in life, we can forget to say “thank you” after a time, assuming that they know we appreciate them, and what they do for us. That is taking them for granted. I love my husband very much, it is impossible to say thank you for all the small things he does for me/us on a daily basis, but I try as often as I can to let him know just how special he is. I’ve discovered, that not only does it bring a smile to his face, it pleases me no end, that we’ve shared a heart to heart moment. Father’s Day is coming soon, it is good that we have put aside one day to celebrate the special man/men in our lives. However I personally feel that every day should be a day of gratitude and saying ” Thank You” to the special people who touch our hearts.

Saying “Thank You” Creates a Heart to Heart Connection.

Page 19 PL Members’ Guide – When we live making our best efforts, following God’s law and relying on the Divine, we can fully express ourselves.

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Take Care of things One by One as They Come. day 14

Take Care of Things One by One as They Come. It is the best timing to do something as soon as you notice it. Take action right away without hesitation.

Perfect Liberty teaching for day 14.

Page 35 PL Member’s Guide.> “Each one of us has our own unique personality and lifestyle. Therefore, it is different for each individual how they would practice the true way, or how they would seek happiness.”

Page 23 PL Member’s Guide.>” Life is full of accumulations of small moments. If we go through life with the illusion that only big, important things need our attention, we are missing opportunities to notice other things in which we should be paying closer attention. Your life is your very own unique work of art.”

Take care of Things One by One as They Come.

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God Resides in Your Prayerful Mind

PL teaching for day 13 – God Resides in your Prayerful Mind. In addition to making heartfelt and continuous effort, let’s pray to God. God will surely respond to your Makoto (sincerity)

I would like to share with you a couple of sentences from the chapter Life is Art from our PL member’s guide ” Your Artist Expressions Are what Makes Your Life a Work of Art” . As a living person, you interact with the people and things around in order to express your feelings. your life is shaped by the way you express yourself each and every day. Through your daily artistic expressions, you can create your one and only life.”
I have found since becoming a member of PL that I am soaking in the writings of other members who have put together booklets to help new members understand what the Church of Perfect Liberty is all about. I love sharing our faith -(such sharing is called Shingei) . Each day is a new canvas, just when I think I couldn’t be happier, I read more of the teachings and “life”: gets even better
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PL teaching for day 13 – God Resides in your Prayerful Mind.

Thank you for sharing this moment with me. Oshieoya-sama teaches us that the surest way to be blessed is to appreciate all the blessing we have received. Living in Perfect Liberty I feel very blessed.