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Recieved: 1999/02/18 19:29
Subject: [K-list] Voices
From: Leteegee
On 1999/02/18 19:29, Leteegee posted thus to the K-list:
<< How does one distinguish between the voice of the ego, and that of the
>higher self; the "good" and the "bad", when they both sound the same,
>and the messages are mixed/confusing at times? It's like the ol
>devil/angel on the shoulder symbology, but you can't always tell who is
>who.
Hi Alan...
In ACIM, it says ''it takes effort and great willingness to learn. (which
voice is which). It is the final lesson that I learned (Jesus speaking), and
God's Sons are as equal as learners as they are as sons." (p.75.3.10)
Doubt, guilt, fear (all forms, including anger, sorrow, anything BUT peace) is
of the ego. Bargaining and demanding reciprocal rights is of the ego.
Here are some excerpts from ACIM about the ego's voice vs. the Voice for God:
"God does not guide, because He can share only perfect knowledge. Guidance is
evaluative, because it implies there is a right way and also a wrong way, one
to be chosen and the other to be avoided. By choosing one you give up the
other. The choice for the Holy Spirit is the choice for God." (p.76.5)
"The Voice of the Holy Spirit does not command, because it is incapable or
arrogance. It does not demand, because it does not seek control. It does not
overcome, because it does not attack. It merely reminds. It is compelling
only because of what it reminds you of. It brings to your mind the other way,
remainng quiet even in the midst of the turmoil you may make. The Voice for
God is always quiet, because it speaks of peace." (p76.7)
"When you are tempted by the wrong voice, call on me to remind you how to heal
by sharing my decision and making it stronger."
(I like this part...): "The ego made the world as it perceives it, but the
Holy Spirit, the reinterpreter of what the ego made, see's the world as a
teaching device for bringing you home." (p.80.11)
"If you cannot hear the Voice for God, it is because you do not choose to
listen. That you do listen to the voice of your ego is demonstrated by your
attitudes, your feelings and your behavior." (p.62.1)
(this tells me that if we are not at peace with our thoughts, then it is ego
thoughts)
(This chapter -- page 62 of the text "This Need Not Be" is a great chapter to
read)
Excellent point for your questions: "The way out of conflict between two
opposing thought systems is clearly to choose one and relinquish the other."
(p.107.5) (great paragraph & chapter)
"If you allow yourself to have in your mind only what God put there, you are
acknowledging your mind as God created it. Therefore, you are accepting it as
it is. Since it is whole, you are teaching peace because you believe in it.
(p.110.5.4)
"The Holy Spirit never questions. His sole function is to undo the
questionable and thus lead to certainty. The certain are perfectly calm,
because they are not in doubt. They do not raise questions, because nothing
questionable enters their minds. This holds them in perfect serenity, because
this is what they share, knowing what they are." (p.117.5.4)
Hope this helps!
Much Love to You,
xxxtg
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