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− | I am not a body, I am free. | + | I am not a [[body]], I am free. |
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− | Freedom must be impossible as long as you perceive a body as yourself. | + | [[Freedom]] must be impossible as long as you [[perceive]] a body as yourself. |
− | The body is a limit. Who would seek for freedom in a body looks for it | + | The body is a [[limit]]. Who would seek for freedom in a body looks for it |
− | where it can not be found. The mind can be made free when it no longer | + | where it can not be found. [[The mind]] can be made free when it no longer |
− | sees itself as in a body, firmly tied to it and sheltered by its presence. If this | + | sees itself as in a body, firmly tied to it and sheltered by its [[presence]]. If this |
− | were the truth, the mind were vulnerable indeed! | + | were the [[truth]], the mind were [[vulnerable]] indeed! |
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− | The mind that serves the Holy Spirit is unlimited forever, in all ways, | + | The mind that serves the [[Holy Spirit]] is unlimited forever, in all ways, |
− | beyond the laws of time and space, unbound by any preconceptions, and | + | beyond the laws of [[time and space]], unbound by any preconceptions, and |
− | with strength and power to do whatever it is asked. Attack thoughts cannot | + | with strength and [[power]] to do whatever it is asked. [[Attack]] thoughts cannot |
− | enter such a mind, because it has been given to the Source of love, and fear | + | enter such a mind, because it has been given to [[the Source]] of [[love]], and [[fear]] |
− | can never enter in a mind that has attached itself to love. It rests in God. | + | can never enter in a mind that has attached itself to love. It [[rests]] in God. |
− | And who can be afraid who lives in Innocence, and only loves? | + | And who can be afraid who lives in [[Innocence]], and only loves? |
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− | It is essential for your progress in this course that you accept today's idea, | + | It is essential for your [[progress]] in [[ACIM|this course]] that you [[accept]] today's idea, |
− | and hold it very dear. Be not concerned that to the ego it is quite insane. The | + | and hold it very dear. Be not concerned that to the [[ego]] it is quite insane. The |
| ego holds the body dear because it dwells in it, and lives united with the | | ego holds the body dear because it dwells in it, and lives united with the |
− | home that it has made. It is a part of the illusion that has sheltered it from | + | home that it has made. It is a part of the [[illusion]] that has sheltered it from |
| being found illusory itself. | | being found illusory itself. |
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| Here does it hide, and here it can be seen as what it is. Declare your | | Here does it hide, and here it can be seen as what it is. Declare your |
− | innocence and you are free. The body disappears, because you have no need | + | [[innocence]] and you are free. The [[body]] disappears, because you have no need |
− | of it except the need the Holy Spirit sees. For this, the body will appear as | + | of it except the need the [[Holy Spirit]] sees. For this, the body will appear as |
− | useful form for what the mind must do. It thus becomes a vehicle which | + | useful form for what [[the mind]] must do. It thus becomes a vehicle which |
− | helps forgiveness be extended to the all-inclusive goal that it must reach, | + | helps [[forgiveness]] be extended to the all-inclusive [[goal]] that it must reach, |
| according to God's plan. | | according to God's plan. |
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− | Cherish today's idea, and practice it today and every day. Make it a part of | + | Cherish today's idea, and [[practice]] it today and every day. Make it a part of |
− | every practice period you take. There is no thought that will not gain | + | every practice period you take. There is no [[thought]] that will not gain |
| thereby in power to help the world, and none which will not gain in added | | thereby in power to help the world, and none which will not gain in added |
− | gifts to you as well. We sound the call of freedom round the world with this | + | gifts to you as well. We sound the call of [[freedom]] round the world with this |
− | idea. And would you be exempt from the acceptance of the gifts you give? | + | idea. And would you be exempt from the [[acceptance]] of the gifts you give? |
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− | The Holy Spirit is the home of minds that seek for freedom. In Him they | + | The [[Holy Spirit]] is the [[home]] of [[minds]] that seek for [[freedom]]. In Him they |
− | have found what they have sought. The body's purpose now is | + | have found what they have sought. The body's [[purpose]] now is |
− | unambiguous. And it becomes perfect in the ability to serve an undivided | + | unambiguous. And it becomes [[perfect]] in the [[ability]] to serve an undivided |
− | goal. In conflict-free and unequivocal response to mind with but the thought | + | goal. In [[conflict]]-free and unequivocal response to mind with but the thought |
− | of freedom as its goal, the body serves, and serves its purpose well. Without | + | of freedom as its goal, the body serves, and serves its [[purpose]] well. Without |
− | the power to enslave, it is a worthy servant of the freedom which the mind | + | the power to enslave, it is a [[worthy]] servant of the freedom which the mind |
| within the Holy Spirit seeks. | | within the Holy Spirit seeks. |
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− | Be free today. And carry freedom as your gift to those who still believe they | + | Be [[free]] today. And carry freedom as your gift to those who still believe they |
− | are enslaved within a body. Be you free, so that the Holy Spirit can make | + | are [[enslaved]] within a body. Be you free, so that the [[Holy Spirit]] can make |
− | use of your escape from bondage, to set free the many who perceive | + | use of your [[escape]] from bondage, to set free the many who [[perceive]] |
− | themselves as bound and helpless and afraid. Let love replace their fears | + | themselves as bound and helpless and afraid. Let [[love]] replace their fears |
− | through you. Accept salvation now, and give your mind to Him Who calls | + | through you. Accept [[salvation]] now, and give your mind to Him Who calls |
| to you to make this gift to Him. For He would give you perfect freedom, | | to you to make this gift to Him. For He would give you perfect freedom, |
− | perfect joy, and hope that finds its full accomplishment in God. | + | perfect [[joy]], and [[hope]] that finds its full accomplishment in God. |
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− | You are God's Son. In immortality you live forever. Would you not return | + | You are God's Son. In [[immortality]] you live forever. Would you not return |
− | your mind to this? Then practice well the thought the Holy Spirit gives you | + | [[your mind]] to this? Then [[practice]] well the thought the Holy Spirit gives you |
− | for today. Your brothers stand released with you in it; the world is blessed | + | for today. Your brothers stand released with you in it; the world is [[blessed]] |
− | along with you, God's Son will weep no more, and Heaven offers thanks for | + | along with you, God's Son will weep no more, and [[Heaven]] offers thanks for |
| the increase of joy your practice brings even to it. And God Himself extends | | the increase of joy your practice brings even to it. And God Himself extends |
− | His Love and happiness each time you say: | + | His Love and [[happiness]] each time you say: |
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| <center>''I am not a body. I am free. I hear the Voice that God has''</center> | | <center>''I am not a body. I am free. I hear the Voice that God has''</center> |
− | <center>''given me, and it is only this my mind obeys.''</center> | + | <center>''given me, and it is only this my [[mind]] [[obeys]].''</center> |
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| [[Category: Workbook I]] | | [[Category: Workbook I]] |
| + | [[Category: Freedom]] |