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     %BROTHER LAWRENCE PRACTICE LIVING PRESENCE GOD+960108
     %ACCEPTED EXCLUSIVE BEST CLUB MEMBERS CHILDREN 960108

     There  once  was  a monk who was  noted  for  seeking
always to live in the presence of God.  He was interviewed
by  another  monk and the interview is recorded in a  book
under the title "Brother Lawrence".

     Brother Lawrence is not noted for any particular  set
of  doctrines,   rituals,  deeds,   associates,   friends,
research,   discoveries,   technologies,   writings,    or
accomplishments.   He is noted for having sought  to  live
his life deliberately as in the presence of a unique  kind
God; a god of Love, Kindness, Tenderness, Acceptance.

     Brother  Lawrence was  not  preoccupied with who  was
being accepted as best,  or with who should be accepted as
best, or with associating  with others who are regarded as
best.

     Brother  Lawrence was not  preoccupied with who  else
should or should not be in the presence of God.

     Brother Lawrence was interested rather in relating to
all  other  children  of  God's inclusive  family  in  the
presence of God who loves all of his different children.

                                                                                                                               
                         (c) 2005 by Paul A. Smith in      
                    (On Being Yourself, Whole and Healthy)  
                                                                                                                               
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