Robert: Today we were led to read the last section of the Text, “Choose Once Again.” It reminded me that temptation is simply choosing to identify with the body as what I am, with all the limitations that entails. As I look at how I spend my day, I see that I still yield to the temptation to see myself as a body much of the time. Yesterday I observed myself getting impatient and frustrated when I tried to tear a piece of masking tape and it didn’t tear the way I wanted it to. That frustration was declaring that I am so weak that masking tape can take away my happiness. How insane is that!
I am seeing that I am being asked to recognize that absolutely no form in this world has any power of its own to take away my peace. Peace is an attribute of the strength of Christ in me, of my true Self. Anything that disturbs my peace can only show me that in that moment I believe I am a body, weak and vulnerable.
The Course emphasizes again and again that I am not a body. Complete acceptance of this fact is the release from hell and return to Heaven. Today I will practice once again being mindful of my thoughts and taking each unpeaceful thought to the Holy Spirit. His gentle correction will bring comfort and peace. He will remind me of my strength and of my Reality.
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