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Cause and Effect
"If I intervened between your thoughts and their results, I would be tampering with
a basic law of cause and effect; the most fundamental law there is." T-2.VII.1:4-5
Mind - Internal Frame of Reference Cause
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My Belief |
generates |
My Thoughts |
project |
My illusory "Reality" perception of the world |
Ego illusion: I unconsciously believe I am a body, guilty of separating from God, vulnerable and needy. |
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Others can attack me, so I must be alert to defend myself, by attack if necessary. (wrong-minded) |
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I see and experience fear and conflict. I condemn others. Hell |
All minds are joined and cooperate in the reality I want to see. Each perception of external reality is a pictorial representation of my own attack thoughts.
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Study A Course in Miracles; pray; begin to change my beliefs; awaken |
Notice and give up my attack thoughts to Holy Spirit, healing my perceptions by realizing nothing actually occurred (forgiveness). I understand and accept others as one with me and with God. |
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Mind - Internal Frame of Reference Cause
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My Belief |
generates |
My Thoughts |
vision of |
My Reality - my recognition of God's presence. |
Truth: I know I am spirit, innocent, at one with God / Love.
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Others are innocent. Everything is for my best interests. My holiness blesses world. (right-minded) |
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I experience peace and joy. I understand and accept others. Heaven |