Re: A "Fringe Benefit" of Forgiveness
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In a message dated 5/16/03 11:09:11 PM Eastern Daylight Time, g35813@... writes:
For my own curiousity, I'd be interested in hearing how anyone
has felt they were more truly guided and could more clearly hear the
Voice of the Holy Spirit either by forgiveness or through the
practice of prayer and meditation
Perhaps by the peace I feel in the present moment, is indication
that somewhere within, the mind is forgiving.? Projecting a
split mind, there is always the temptation to indulge the ego's
voice, as we learn to utilize that choice by looking at its
purpose.? My experience of the Course is that it is a serious
study.? We have to be a part of the process, by going into the
heart of its message that the Son of God is guiltless, and look
at the temptation that is an active choice to prove it wrong.?
Forgiveness is the simplest thing in the world to do, but there
is a tremendous resistance to the actual process.? We all have
a strong? investment in being right.? We are so sure of
our judgments, and so it takes what seems like "time,"
to relinquish control.? In my experience, this is why it is
difficult to truly follow guidance by the Holy Spirit.? I learn by
first, asking for correction, and second, by always being
aware of how I am perceiving my brothers.? I hope this is
helpful.
Billy
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