The idea for today simply states a fact. It is not a fact to those who believe in illusions, but illusions are not facts. In truth there is nothing to fear. It is very easy to recognize this. But it is very difficult to recognize for those who want illusions to be true.
Today's practice periods will be very short, very simple, and very frequent. Merely repeat the idea as often as possible. You can use it with your eyes open at any time and in any situation. It is strongly recommended, however, that you take a minute or so whenever possible to close your eyes and repeat the idea slowly to yourself several times. It is particularly important that you use the idea immediately should anything disturb your peace of mind.
The presence of fear is a sure sign that you are trusting in your own strength. The awareness that there is nothing to fear shows that somewhere in your mind, not necessarily in a place which you recognize as yet, you have remembered God and let His Strength take the place of yours. The instant you are willing to do this there is indeed nothing to fear.
✨ Summary & practice
There is nothing to fear. Truly. Illusions are afraid, but truth is without fear.
This lesson is disarmingly simple. 'There is nothing to fear.' It is a simple fact. Not for those who believe in illusions, of course, but illusions are not facts. In truth, there is nothing to fear. This is very easy to recognize, but very difficult for those who want illusions to be true. The difficulty is not in the truth, but in the attachment to fear itself.
The exercises are very short, very simple, and very frequent. Simply repeat the idea as often as possible. You can use it with eyes open at any time and in any situation. Take a minute when you can to close your eyes and repeat the idea several times. It is especially important to use it immediately whenever something disturbs your peace. The presence of fear is an unfailing sign that you are trusting in your own strength.
Recognizing that there is nothing to fear shows that somewhere in your mind, you have remembered God and allowed His strength to replace your weakness. From the moment you are willing to do this, there truly is nothing to fear. Fear is only the absence of faith in the reality of love. And love is always there, even when fear seems to cover everything.
Practice:
All day long, repeat the idea as often as possible. Whenever fear arises, even a small one, say immediately: 'There is nothing to fear.' Close your eyes for a minute if you can.
Fear is only a shadow. But the light that you are dispels all shadows the moment you choose to recognize it.
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