Robert:
I want to remember Who I am. I want to let go of the false concept of myself that I have substituted for the Self that God created. A Course in Miracles provides many exercises and practices designed to help me recognize that I do not want the image I have made. It tells me that if I truly saw the Self that God created, the false image I have made would have no appeal whatsoever.
One of the most emphasized ideas is that I am not a body. This is so important that it dedicates 20 days to reminding ourselves that “I am not a body. I am free. I am still as God created me” at least hourly all day long. (ACIM, W-pI.VI.3)
Establishing this idea firmly in my mind prepares the way for me to be open to accepting the Self that God created as my true Identity. The truth about me and everyone is that we remain Love as Love created us. If I believe that anyone is a body, I will inevitably judge them for I see them as different from me. This judgment stands between me and my recognition of the Self that Love created. It is easier to forgive as I remember that the image that my body’s eyes show me is not the truth about anybody, including me. This is a necessary step to prepare my mind to receive the forgiveness that comes with the vision of Christ instead of the image making of the body.
Today I will remind myself often, “I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me.” As I look on a brother I will remind myself, “You are not a body. You are free. You are still as God created you.” This will open my mind and heart to receive the gift of true vision that Holy Spirit offers me so that I can remember Who I am.
Mary:
My job today and every day is to invite the memory of God to return to my mind. I am not a separate person with a mind of my own. This is just a false idea to be undone. In truth, God is my Source and I have not left Him. That is why it is so important that I am willing to reinforce as frequently as possible that what I see with the body’s eyes is not the truth. I must be willing to remember that I am eternal Spirit along with every brother I see in this false world of unique bodies which have special interests of their own.
It is the Holy Spirit that will retrain my mind as I am willing to come to Him in silence. Willingness is what is required. This is my practice for today if I truly want to let the memory of God return to my mind.
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