Library of Christ Mind Teachings
ACIM Original Edition
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1 Today’s idea is the introduction to your declaration of release.
Again, the idea should be applied to both the world you see without and
the world you see within. In applying the idea, we will use a form of
practice which will be used more and more, with changes as indicated.
Generally speaking, the form includes two aspects, one in which you
apply the idea on a more sustained basis, and the other consisting of
frequent applications of the idea throughout the day.
2 Two longer periods of practice with the idea for today are needed, one
in the morning and one at night. Three to five minutes for each of them
are recommended. During that time, look about you slowly while repeating
the idea two or three times. Then close your eyes and apply the same
idea to your inner world. You will escape from both together, for the
inner is the cause of the outer.
3 As you survey your inner world, merely let whatever thoughts cross
your mind come into your awareness, each to be considered for a moment
and then replaced by the next. Try not to establish any thought of
hierarchy among them. Watch them come and go as dispassionately as
possible. Do not dwell on any one in particular, but try to let the
stream move on evenly and calmly, without any special investment on your
part. As you sit and quietly watch your thoughts, repeat today’s idea to
yourself as often as you care to, but with no sense of hurry.
4 In addition, repeat the idea for today as often as possible during the
day. Remind yourself that you are making a declaration of independence
in the name of your own freedom. And in your freedom lies the freedom of
the world.
5 The idea for today is a particularly useful one to use as a response
to any form of temptation. It is a declaration that you will not yield
to it and put yourself in bondage.
