There is only one time and one way in which to be still, and that is to be still.

"It will never happen that you must
make decisions for yourself.
You are not bereft of help,
 and Help that knows the answer."

ACIM Ch.14.III.11

Gratitude Is Within You

Gratitude is a two-way flow of appreciation between your thanks and the uplifting response that you feel in return.

At times in your spiritual journey you will reach points where you know you must give something up without knowing what will come of your sacrifice. It's a distinct place of "unknowing" that is required if you wish to grow beyond the pain of any identification.

"Do not abandon faith now that the
rewards of faith are being introduced."

ACIM Ch.17.V.6.4

"There were guys who were better actors, better looking,
but no one had more tenacity."
~ Paul Newman

30 years ago today, Coca-Cola returned to its original formula drink after its disastrous experiment with "New Coke." On January 30, 2012 E. Neville Isdell, former Coca-Cola CEO, explained to Charlie what the company learned from the debacle.

The main reason it's wise to listen to one's own heart -- whenever we can step out of the rush and remember to do so -- is that there's much more to be learned from the parts of us that don't "speak" in words... than those that do. Guy Finley [The First Step to Being Still]

"The ego depends solely on
   your willingness to tolerate it."

ACIM Ch.9.VIII.6