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ACIM Workbook Lesson #322 “I can give up but what was never real.”
When you think of giving things up, what comes to mind? Perhaps it's giving up certain habits, or maybe foods that we deem to be bad for us, or perhaps things which are cluttering our life. Whatever comes to thought, rest assured it's not real! I often think of this statement: It's not what enters the mouth which defiles us, but what comes out. But giving up negative chatter and gossipy talk is also not real, given the definition we're working with today! Only that which is a manifestation of divine Mind, God, is real. So these things we give up are simply clearing the way for reality! This reality becomes apparent, but we know it's always been there, waiting to be revealed in the "twinkling of an eye" if we're truly willing to release what binds us. Let there be light!
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“Man is the idea of Spirit; he reflects the beatific presence, illuming the universe with light.”
Science and Health Page 266:27–29
"It's not what enters the mouth that defiles". I am familiar with the idea and find it very fascinating and empowering. This would mean that the effect of food on the body is determined by our belief systems. Which means there could be no real difference bewteen broccoli and cake.
ReplyDeleteBut the belief is quite stubborn! Especially when you take into effect mass consciousness and all that material stuff. That's why it's best to forget everything we ever believed and start with a clean slate, allowing divine Mind to write the script :)
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