SPIRITUAL EMBERS

        THE GOLDEN FIVE SECONDS. When a negative thought percolates up into our consciousness we do not even stop to say “good-by” but immediately switch our attention to the Presence of God in prayer. Just as a burning ember that lands on our sleeve, if we spend anytime considering why the ember fell, the damage is done. By employing this simple strategy in our spiritual house we avoid needless wear and tear on our serenity