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.
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 is 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.
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.
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.
The idea for today is also 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.
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