...practice the scales of rejoicing.... -- W. H. Auden
What an inspired (and clever) way to say "pray without ceasing." I thought I was a genius to connect "pray without ceasing" with "keep a running 'thank you' going in your mind." To me, that is exactly what practicing the scales of rejoicing is...it's just more inviting, more doable if you will, then the other two. Both of which tend to sound like a chore, and a boring chore at that....but that may just be me.
Practicing the scales of rejoicing has several layers.
Practicing is a necessary discipline in life, no matter the cause, and rejoicing will bring you up every time, no matter the cause. So you have two pluses going, then the hidden gift...that is the first positive step toward realizing oneness. Rejoicing ceaselessly with thank you for every every every thing forms an unbroken chain, a circle...one.
The pearl of great price...realized Oneness.
Thank You.
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