Tag Archives: attachment

Less Is More

Posted on December 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“Attachment is the great fabricator of illusions; reality can be attained only by someone who is detached.” Simone Weil +++ Listen to the Podcast version of this reflection by clicking HERE. For a deeper reflection, listen to my song “Slow … Continue reading →

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Open Hands

Posted on November 1, 2021 by billtonnis

“Attachment is the root of suffering.” – Buddhism quote +++ Listen to my song “Make Your Way” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Support my ministry by purchasing my songs and books (Mercy Reigns & Listen to Your Heart). Thank you! +++ Matthew 5:3 “Blessed … Continue reading →

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Happily Empty

Posted on September 9, 2020 by billtonnis

“Attachment is the source of all suffering.” Buddha +++ Listen to my song “Breathe On Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Luke 6:20 And raising his eyes toward his disciples Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on August 17, 2020 by billtonnis

“What profit would there be for one to gain the whole world and forfeit his life?” – Jesus +++ Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 19:21-22 Jesus said to him, “If you … Continue reading →

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Be You

Posted on August 7, 2020 by billtonnis

“Attachment to things drops away by itself when you no longer seek to find yourself in them.” – Eckhart Tolle +++ Listen to my song “Let It Be Done to Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Matthew 16:25 “For … Continue reading →

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Listen

Posted on June 8, 2020 by billtonnis

The Spirit’s voice is heard in the inner room of your soul. +++ As part of the following reflection, listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE. Consider purchasing on Amazon Music to support my … Continue reading →

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Preach

Posted on February 6, 2020 by billtonnis

How are we sharing the good news of God’s unconditional love? +++ Listen to my song “You’ll Lead Me” on YouTube by clicking HERE. +++ Mark 6:7-8 He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two … Continue reading →

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Empty Yet Full

Posted on October 16, 2019 by billtonnis

As ego recedes…true self rises. (Listen to my song “Pour Me Out” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Psalm 62:2 My soul rests in God alone, from whom comes my salvation. +++ My soul…my truest self…is yearning for something…something to … Continue reading →

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Soul Food

Posted on May 6, 2019 by billtonnis

“We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin (Listen to my song “I Want to Follow You” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ John 6:27 “Do not work for food that perishes but for the … Continue reading →

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Awakening Grace

Posted on March 4, 2019 by billtonnis

How present are you? (Listen to my song “Turn Off the Noise” on YouTube by clicking HERE) +++ Mark 10:23 Jesus looked around and said to his disciples, “How hard it is for those who have wealth to enter the … Continue reading →

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