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Welcoming the Quiet Mind

The mind must be checked in its headlong flight through time, not by opposition but by relaxing in the present, by slowing down its race to the future. Release of the inner tension must be achieved, that the mind may become capable of being quiet and present. You must give up the need to force outcomes or set timetables for results; in other words, you must develop patience.

A quiet mind, resting in the present, is ready and open to receive Truth. Truth cannot enter a mind that is busy, driven to distraction, filled with its own ideas and goals. In such a mind, there is no room for Truth nor would It be welcome, for the restless, constantly active mind is interested only in itself, its needs and wants. Virtually all spiritual practices aim to achieve just this quietness of mind that is the condition in which Truth can be experienced. (From the Christ Mind II, p. 230)

Unforgiveness resists a quiet mind. This is why the dedicated practice to maintain a quiet mind is essential for our mind to be open to the Truth that brings true forgiveness. Unforgiveness keeps us focused on the illusions of the ego. When we welcome the Truth with a quiet mind, the Light of Truth dispels the darkness of unforgiveness. Without illusions of separation, there is nothing to forgive. It is this recognition that Truth brings to our quiet mind and leads us Home.

Today we dedicate to maintaining a quiet mind in the midst of all our doing that we may bring the Light to see beyond all appearances.

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