“Forgiveness is the only function meaningful in time. It is the means the Holy Spirit uses to translate specialness from sin into salvation.” [CE T-25.VI.5:1-2]
I had decided that the word ‘special’ meant doing … continue reading
“Everyone here has entered darkness, yet no one has entered it alone. Nor need he stay more than an instant. For he has come with Heaven’s help within him, ready to lead … continue reading
This section reminded of a Native American fable of a grandfather speaking with his grandson. He told the boy of us each having two wolves within us, a good one and an aggressive one. … continue reading
“You who believe it easier to see your brother’s body than his holiness, be sure you understand what made this judgment. Here is the voice of specialness heard clearly, judging against the Christ and setting … continue reading
“Specialness is a lack of trust in anyone except yourself. “Faith is invested in yourself alone.” [CE T-24.IV.1:1-2]
“What could the purpose of the body be but specialness? And it is this that makes … continue reading
“Truth is not frail. Illusions leave it perfectly unmoved and undisturbed. But specialness is not the truth in you. It can be thrown off balance by anything.” [CE T-24.III.3:2-6]
I am beginning … continue reading
“You can defend your specialness, but never will you hear the Voice for God beside it. They speak a different language and they fall on different ears.” [CE T-24.II.5:1-2]
So, this is why I … continue reading
“Those who are special must defend illusions against the truth.” [CE T-24.I.11:2]
From this section, which says that that my desire for specialness requires that I attack to maintain it, has opened a … continue reading
“The special relationship is a device for limiting yourself to a body, and for limiting your perception of others to theirs.” (4.4)
You are not a body. You are free. You. are still as God … continue reading
“It is in the special relationship, born of the hidden wish for special love from God, that the ego’s hatred triumphs. For the special relationship is the renunciation of the love … continue reading