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− | The Name of God is my inheritance. | + | The Name of [[God]] is my inheritance. |
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− | You live by symbols. You have made up names for everything you see. | + | You live by [[symbols]]. You have made up names for [[everything]] you see. |
− | Each one becomes a separate entity, identified by its own name. By this you | + | Each one becomes a separate [[entity]], identified by its own name. By this you |
− | carve it out of unity. By this you designate its special attributes, and set it | + | carve it out of [[unity]]. By this you designate its special [[attributes]], and set it |
− | off from other things by emphasizing space surrounding it. This space you | + | off from other things by emphasizing [[space]] surrounding it. This space you |
| lay between all things to which you give a different name; all happenings in | | lay between all things to which you give a different name; all happenings in |
− | terms of place and time; all bodies which are greeted by a name. | + | terms of place and [[time]]; all bodies which are greeted by a name. |
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− | This space you see as setting off all things from one another is the means by | + | This space you see as setting off all things from one another is [[the means]] by |
− | which the world's perception is achieved. You see something where nothing | + | which the world's [[perception]] is [[achieved]]. You see something where nothing |
− | is, and see as well nothing where there is unity; a space between all things, | + | is, and see as well nothing where there is [[unity]]; a space between all things, |
− | between all things and you. Thus do you think that you have given life in | + | between all things and you. Thus do you think that you have given [[life]] in |
− | separation. By this split you think you are established as a unity which | + | [[separation]]. By this split you think you are established as a unity which |
| functions with an independent will. | | functions with an independent will. |
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− | What are these names by which the world becomes a series of discrete | + | What are these [[names]] by which the world [[becomes]] a [[series]] of discrete |
− | events, of things ununified, of bodies kept apart and holding bits of mind as | + | [[events]], of things ununified, of bodies kept apart and holding bits of [[mind]] as |
| separate awarenesses? You gave these names to them, establishing | | separate awarenesses? You gave these names to them, establishing |
− | perception as you wished to have perception be. The nameless things were | + | [[perception]] as you wished to have perception be. The nameless things were |
− | given names, and thus reality was given them as well. For what is named is | + | given names, and thus [[reality]] was given them as well. For what is named is |
− | given meaning and will then be seen as meaningful; a cause of true effect, | + | given [[meaning]] and will then be seen as meaningful; a [[cause]] of true effect, |
− | with consequence inherent in itself. | + | with [[consequence]] inherent in itself. |
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− | This is the way reality is made by partial vision, purposefully set against the | + | This is the way reality is made by partial [[vision]], purposefully set against the |
− | given truth. Its enemy is wholeness. It conceives of little things and looks | + | given [[truth]]. Its [[enemy]] is [[wholeness]]. It conceives of little things and looks |
| upon them. And a lack of space, a sense of unity or vision that sees | | upon them. And a lack of space, a sense of unity or vision that sees |
− | differently, become the threats which it must overcome, conflict with and | + | differently, become the threats which it must overcome, [[conflict]] with and |
| deny. | | deny. |
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− | Yet does this other vision still remain a natural direction for the mind to | + | Yet does this other [[vision]] still remain a natural [[direction]] for the [[mind]] to |
− | channel its perception. It is hard to teach the mind a thousand alien names, | + | [[channel]] its [[perception]]. It is hard to teach the mind a thousand [[alien]] names, |
− | and thousands more. Yet you believe this is what learning means; its one | + | and thousands more. Yet you [[believe]] this is what learning means; its one |
− | essential goal by which communication is achieved, and concepts can be | + | essential goal by which [[communication]] is achieved, and [[concepts]] can be |
− | meaningfully shared. | + | meaningfully [[shared]]. |
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| This is the sum of the inheritance the world bestows. And everyone who | | This is the sum of the inheritance the world bestows. And everyone who |
− | learns to think that it is so accepts the signs and symbols that assert the | + | learns to [[think]] that it is so accepts the [[signs]] and [[symbols]] that assert the |
− | world is real. It is for this they stand. They leave no doubt that what is | + | world is real. It is for this they stand. They leave no [[doubt]] that what is |
− | named is there. It can be seen, as is anticipated. What denies that it is true is | + | named is there. It can be seen, as is [[anticipated]]. What denies that it is true is |
− | but illusion, for it is the ultimate reality. To question it is madness; to accept | + | but [[illusion]], for it is the [[ultimate]] [[reality]]. To question it is madness; to [[accept]] |
− | its presence is the proof of sanity. | + | its [[presence]] is the [[proof]] of [[sanity]]. |
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− | Such is the teaching of the world. It is a phase of learning everyone who | + | Such is the teaching of the world. It is a [[phase]] of learning everyone who |
− | comes must go through. But the sooner he perceives on what it rests, how | + | comes must go through. But the sooner he [[perceives]] on what it rests, how |
− | questionable are its premises, how doubtful its results, the sooner does he | + | questionable are its [[premises]], how doubtful its results, the sooner does he |
− | question its effects. Learning that stops with what the world would teach | + | [[question]] its effects. Learning that stops with what the world would teach |
− | stops short of meaning. In its proper place, it serves but as a starting point | + | stops short of [[meaning]]. In its proper place, it serves but as a starting point |
| from which another kind of learning can begin, a new perception can be | | from which another kind of learning can begin, a new perception can be |
− | gained, and all the arbitrary names the world bestows can be withdrawn as | + | gained, and all the [[arbitrary]] names the world bestows can be withdrawn as |
| they are raised to doubt. | | they are raised to doubt. |
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− | Think not you made the world. Illusions, yes! But what is true in earth and | + | [[Think]] not you made the world. [[Illusions]], yes! But what is true in [[earth]] and |
− | Heaven is beyond your naming. When you call upon a brother, it is to his | + | [[Heaven]] is beyond your naming. When you call upon a brother, it is to his |
− | body that you make appeal. His true Identity is hidden from you by what | + | [[body]] that you make [[appeal]]. His true [[Identity]] is hidden from you by what |
| you believe he really is. His body makes response to what you call him, for | | you believe he really is. His body makes response to what you call him, for |
− | his mind consents to take the name you give him as his own. And thus his | + | his [[mind]] [[consents]] to take the name you give him as his own. And thus his |
− | unity is twice denied, for you perceive him separate from you, and he | + | [[unity]] is twice denied, for you perceive him [[separate]] from you, and he |
| accepts this separate name as his. | | accepts this separate name as his. |
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− | It would indeed be strange if you were asked to go beyond all symbols of | + | It would indeed be [[strange]] if you were asked to go beyond all [[symbols]] of |
| the world, forgetting them forever; yet were asked to take a teaching | | the world, forgetting them forever; yet were asked to take a teaching |
− | function. You have need to use the symbols of the world a while. But be | + | [[function]]. You have need to use the symbols of the world a while. But be |
− | you not deceived by them as well. They do not stand for anything at all, and | + | you not [[deceived]] by them as well. They do not stand for anything at all, and |
− | in your practicing it is this thought that will release you from them. They | + | in your [[practicing]] it is this thought that will release you from them. They |
− | become but means by which you can communicate in ways the world can | + | [[become]] but means by which you can [[communicate]] in ways the world can |
− | understand, but which you recognize is not the unity where true | + | [[understand]], but which you recognize is not the unity where true |
| communication can be found. | | communication can be found. |
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− | Thus what you need are intervals each day in which the learning of the | + | Thus what you need are [[intervals]] each day in which the learning of the |
− | world becomes a transitory phase; a prison house from which you go into | + | world becomes a transitory phase; a [[prison]] house from which you go into |
− | the sunlight and forget the darkness. Here you understand the Word, the | + | the [[sunlight]] and forget the [[darkness]]. Here you understand [[the Word]], the |
− | Name which God has given you; the one Identity which all things share; the | + | Name which God has given you; the one [[Identity]] which all things [[share]]; the |
| one acknowledgment of what is true. And then step back to darkness, not | | one acknowledgment of what is true. And then step back to darkness, not |
− | because you think it real, but only to proclaim its unreality in terms which | + | because you think it real, but only to [[proclaim]] its unreality in terms which |
| still have meaning in the world that darkness rules. | | still have meaning in the world that darkness rules. |
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− | Use all the little names and symbols which delineate the world of darkness. | + | Use all the little [[names]] and symbols which delineate the world of [[darkness]]. |
− | Yet accept them not as your reality. The Holy Spirit uses all of them, but He | + | Yet [[accept]] them not as your [[reality]]. The [[Holy Spirit]] uses all of them, but He |
− | does not forget creation has one Name, one meaning, and a single Source | + | does not forget [[creation]] has one Name, one [[meaning]], and a single [[First Source|Source]] |
| which unifies all things within Itself. Use all the names the world bestows | | which unifies all things within Itself. Use all the names the world bestows |
− | on them but for convenience, yet do not forget they share the Name of God | + | on them but for convenience, yet do not forget they [[share]] the Name of God |
| along with you. | | along with you. |
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− | God has no name. And yet His Name becomes the final lesson that all | + | [[God]] has no name. And yet His Name becomes the final lesson that all |
− | things are one, and at this lesson does all learning end. All names are | + | things are one, and at this lesson does all [[learning]] end. All names are |
− | unified; all space is filled with truth's reflection. Every gap is closed, and | + | [[unified]]; all space is filled with [[truth]]'s [[reflection]]. Every [[gap]] is closed, and |
− | separation healed. The Name of God is the inheritance He gave to those | + | [[separation]] healed. The Name of God is the inheritance He gave to those |
− | who chose the teaching of the world to take the place of Heaven. In our | + | who chose the teaching of the world to take the place of [[Heaven]]. In our |
− | practicing, our purpose is to let our minds accept what God has given as the | + | practicing, our [[purpose]] is to let our minds [[accept]] what God has given as the |
− | answer to the pitiful inheritance you made as fitting tribute to the Son He | + | answer to the pitiful inheritance you made as fitting [[tribute]] to the Son He |
| loves. | | loves. |
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− | No one can fail who seeks the meaning of the Name of God. Experience | + | No one can fail who seeks the [[meaning]] of the Name of God. [[Experience]] |
− | must come to supplement the Word. But first you must accept the Name for | + | must come to supplement [[the Word]]. But first you must accept the Name for |
− | all reality, and realize the many names you gave its aspects have distorted | + | all [[reality]], and realize the many names you gave its aspects have [[distorted]] |
− | what you see, but have not interfered with truth at all. One Name we bring | + | what you see, but have not interfered with [[truth]] at all. One Name we bring |
− | into our practicing. One Name we use to unify our sight. | + | into our practicing. One Name we use to unify our [[sight]]. |
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− | And though we use a different name for each awareness of an aspect of | + | And though we use a [[different]] name for each awareness of an aspect of |
− | God's Son, we understand that they have but one Name, which He has given | + | God's Son, we [[understand]] that they have but one Name, which He has given |
− | them. It is this Name we use in practicing. And through Its use, all foolish | + | them. It is this Name we use in [[practicing]]. And through Its use, all [[foolish]] |
− | separations disappear which kept us blind. And we are given strength to see | + | [[separations]] disappear which kept us [[blind]]. And we are given [[strength]] to see |
− | beyond them. Now our sight is blessed with blessings we can give as we | + | beyond them. Now our sight is [[blessed]] with blessings we can give as we |
− | receive. | + | [[receive]]. |
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| <center>''Father, our Name is Yours. In It we are united with all living''</center> | | <center>''Father, our Name is Yours. In It we are united with all living''</center> |
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| <center>''inheritance and peace. Amen.''</center> | | <center>''inheritance and peace. Amen.''</center> |
| [[Category: Workbook I]] | | [[Category: Workbook I]] |
| + | [[Category: Names]] |