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INSPIRATION FROM UNITY HEADQUARTERS
NOVEMBER Inspirations
SACRED SURPRISE
Here is a short poem of trust, curiosity and wonder by John O’Donohue.
“I’d love to live as the river flows
Carried by the surprise
Of its own unfolding.”
Sometimes surprises can feel to me as if I did something wrong and got off track. The Sufis say that even this is an experience of God.
Sufis have 99 names for God. In The Sufi Book of Life, Neil Douglas-Klotz calls them the 99 Pathways of the Heart. He translates Number 73, Ya-Awwal, as Sacred Surprise.
He writes: “When you are guided to this Pathway, take the opportunity to open yourself to the unexpected.
“Perhaps life is calling you to notice that surprise has entered your life. You thought you were going in one direction and toward a specific goal, but a mysterious doorway has appeared that seems to lead in a new direction. Suddenly, like Alice in Wonderland, you are in an entirely different universe.”
When writing about the translation of Ya Awwal he writes :…”Appearing in the middle of the word is W, which can be heard as a oo sound. In all the ancient Semitic languages this sound indicated the mysterious power of the divine to convey us from one realm or world to another, or from one type of life to another…”
The Sufis say that even in the midst of surprise, the One is here and all is well.
Submitted by Prayer Chaplain Weaver Sjolander
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STEP 1: RELAX
Relax and release your worries. God is with you—now and always. Breathe deeply, calm your mind, and let your heart open wide.
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STEP 4: EMBRACE THE SILENCE
Focus on the stillness in your soul—God is here in this sacred space. Feel the shift as all falls into place. No matter the outer circumstances, all is well. It is done.
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STEP 2: CONCENTRATE
Close your eyes and shift your focus inward. Center yourself in the ever-present energy of God—inhale "God is," exhale "I am."
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STEP 5: GIVE THANKS
Feel renewed, relaxed, and ready to re-enter your day. Quietly affirm, “Thank You, God.” Every expression of gratitude empowers your life.
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STEP 3: MEDITATE
In the stillness, feel God’s presence calming your mind and relaxing your body. Embrace your divine nature—radiating love, strength, wisdom, and peace.
GRATITUDE MEDITATION
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Silent Unity
Over 130 years of prayer! The staff a Silent Unity are available for your every day of the year!
Call: 816-969-2000 (6am-midnight)
Mail request to:
Unity Prayer Minister
1901 NW Blue Parkway
Unity Village, MO 64065