“All symptoms of hurt need true helpfulness, and whenever they are met with this, the mind that so meets them heals itself.” (6.4)
“Their helpfulness is their praise of God.” (T-4-X.10.4)
Our egos fear damaged … continue reading
“Everything the ego perceives is a separate whole, without the relationships that imply being.” (2.3)
The ego communicates with means that help establish separateness. Judgement and exceptions are used to keep others away to … continue reading
“There will never be a time when I do not will to try again.” ~ Jesus (10.4)
I do find this section, and Cameo 18, very specific to troubles that Helen and Bill held so … continue reading
“Salvation is a collaborative venture.” (FIP 4-VI.8.2)
Not sure why … but I decided to compare this section in the CE with the FIP version. Looking at the FIP, the line above … continue reading
“’Here I am, Lord’, I did not mean ‘in the world’ by ‘here’. I wanted you to think of yourself as a distinct consciousness, capable of direct communication with the Creator of … continue reading
“All learners learn best when they believe what they are trying to learn is of value to them.” (10.4)
This section states that our egos are good at bringing our focus to worldly … continue reading
“Where can I go for protection?” (7.1)
In God I move and breathe and have my being. In opening the door to this presence, I feel safe as I feel Your Loving presence … continue reading
“I have called you, and you will answer.” (17.4)
Yes!
“Your mind is one with God’s” (4.2)
It must take a lot of effort on my part to cordon off one minuscule part of … continue reading
“The Kingdom of Heaven is you [me].” (1.4)
My ego mind protects its world and hides this awareness in my subconscious so as to keep this world in the orderly state it … continue reading
A poem by Tricia Bates Smith, 3-11-2025
We have made something beautiful. Through the angst, passive aggression, and manipulation to control our little lives. We’ve come through as a couple with two souls /shining brighter than when we began.
We’ve… continue reading