We have been quite casual about our
practice periods thus far. There has been virtually no attempt to direct the
time for undertaking them, minimal effort has been required, and not even active
cooperation and interest have been asked. This casual approach has been
intentional, and very carefully planned. We have not lost sight of the crucial
importance of the reversal of your thinking. The salvation of the world depends
on it. Yet you will not see if you regard yourself
as being coerced, and if you give in to resentment and opposition.
This is our first attempt to introduce structure. Do not misconstrue it as an
effort to exert force or pressure. You want salvation. You want to be happy. You
want peace. You do not have them now because your minds are totally
undisciplined, and you cannot distinguish between joy and sorrow, pleasure and
pain, love and fear. You are now learning how to tell them apart. And great indeed will be
your reward.
Your decision to see is all that vision requires. What you want is yours. Do not
mistake the little effort that is asked of you for a sign that our goal is of
little worth. Can the salvation of the world be a trivial purpose? And can the
world be saved if you are not? God has one Son, and he is the resurrection and
the life. His will is done because all power is given him in Heaven and on
earth. In your determination to see is vision given you.
The exercises for today consist in reminding yourselves throughout the day that
you want to see. Today's idea also tacitly implies the recognition that you do
not see now. Therefore, as you repeat the idea, you are stating that you are
determined to change your present state for a better one, and one you really
want.
Repeat today's idea slowly and positively at least twice an hour today,
attempting to do so every half hour. Do not be distressed if you forget to do
so, but make a real effort to remember. The extra repetitions should be applied
to any situation, person or event which upsets you. You can see them
differently, and you will. What you desire you will see. Such is the real law of
cause and effect as it operates in the world.
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