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Remembering the Difference Between the Real and the Unreal

Robert:
My thoughts determine my mood. The thoughts I am aware of depend on what I think I am. If I identify with an image of a separate self, my mood will be less than peaceful because I will see myself as vulnerable and in need of defense. Judgement is an automatic response that reinforces the sense of being alone. This is not a happy mood.

But if I identify with the Self, created by Love and remaining as It was created, I am in peace and joy. I feel perfectly safe, knowing that the strength of God is mine. I am in peace because in the oneness of this One Self, there is no other that could disturb me. I am happy because this Self accepts the Will of God, which is perfect happiness.

Thus my mood is a clear indicator of what I think I am. If I am not supremely happy, it is time for me to step back, with empty hands and an open heart and mind, and willingly receive the gift of true perception from the Self I share with all.

Mary:
As I woke up this morning, the thought that kept coming to me was, “God is but Love, and therefore so am I.” As I went through my morning chores the thought returned again and again, “God is but Love, and therefore so am I.”

This really helps me remember the difference between the real and the unreal. All form is unreal. Because I am only Love and everyone else in this world is only Love, there is nothing to fear.

I remember that Love is changeless and eternal. This helps me return to the fact that everything that changes is not real. I am reminded that I don’t have to make a “big deal” about what is not real. This remembering helps me return to accepting God’s gift of peace. It is eternally there for me, but I just need to let go of false ideas that get in the way. These false ideas really are like clouds that can be passed by. The Light of Love really is there behind the meaningless clouds.

Today, remembering that “God is but Love and therefore so am I” really does help me recognize the difference between the real and the unreal. And I give thanks.

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