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| − | I am not a body, I am free. | + | I am not a [[body]], I am free. |
| − | 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! |
| − | 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? |
| − | 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. | ||
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. | ||
| − | 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? |
| − | 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. | ||
| − | 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. |
| − | 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: |
<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> |
[[Category: Workbook I]] | [[Category: Workbook I]] | ||
| + | [[Category: Freedom]] | ||
Latest revision as of 18:00, 30 September 2015
I am not a body, I am free.
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 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 were the truth, the mind were vulnerable indeed!
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 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 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?
It is essential for your progress in 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 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 being found illusory itself.
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 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 helps forgiveness be extended to the all-inclusive goal that it must reach, according to God's plan.
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 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 idea. And would you be exempt from the acceptance of the gifts you give?
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 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 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 within the Holy Spirit seeks.
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 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 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, perfect joy, and hope that finds its full accomplishment in God.
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 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 the increase of joy your practice brings even to it. And God Himself extends His Love and happiness each time you say:
