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I am upset because I see something that is not there. | I am upset because I see something that is not there. | ||
| − | The exercises with this idea are very similar to the preceding ones. Again, it is necessary to name both the form of upset (anger, fear, worry, depression and so on) and the perceived source very specifically for any application of the idea. For example: | + | The [[exercises]] with this idea are very similar to the preceding ones. Again, it is [[necessary]] to name both the form of upset ([[anger]], [[fear]], [[worry]], depression and so on) and the [[perceived]] source very specifically for any application of the idea. For example: |
<center>''I am angry at ______ because I see something that is not there''.</center> | <center>''I am angry at ______ because I see something that is not there''.</center> | ||
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<center>''I am worried about ______ because I see something that is not there''.</center> | <center>''I am worried about ______ because I see something that is not there''.</center> | ||
| − | Today's idea is useful for application to anything that seems to upset you, and can profitably be used throughout the day for that purpose. However, the three or four practice periods which are required should be preceded by a minute or so of mind searching, as before, and the application of the idea to each upsetting thought uncovered in the search. | + | Today's idea is useful for [[application]] to anything that seems to upset you, and can profitably be used throughout the day for that [[purpose]]. However, the three or four [[practice]] periods which are required should be preceded by a minute or so of [[mind]] searching, as before, and the application of the idea to each upsetting thought uncovered in the search. |
| − | Again, if you resist applying the idea to some upsetting thoughts more than to others, remind yourself of the two cautions stated in the previous lesson: | + | Again, if you [[resist]] applying the idea to some upsetting thoughts more than to others, remind yourself of the two cautions stated in the previous lesson: |
<center>''There are no small upsets. They are all''</center> | <center>''There are no small upsets. They are all''</center> | ||
| − | <center>''equally disturbing to my peace of mind''.</center> | + | <center>''[[equally]] disturbing to my [[peace]] of mind''.</center> |
And: | And: | ||
| − | <center>''I cannot keep this form of upset and let the others go''.</center> | + | <center>''I cannot keep this [[form]] of upset and let the others go''.</center> |
| − | <center>''For the purposes of these exercises, then,''</center> | + | <center>''For the [[purposes]] of these exercises, then,''</center> |
<center>''I will regard them all as the same.''</center> | <center>''I will regard them all as the same.''</center> | ||
[[Category: Workbook I]] | [[Category: Workbook I]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:05, 31 July 2015
I am upset because I see something that is not there.
The exercises with this idea are very similar to the preceding ones. Again, it is necessary to name both the form of upset (anger, fear, worry, depression and so on) and the perceived source very specifically for any application of the idea. For example:
Today's idea is useful for application to anything that seems to upset you, and can profitably be used throughout the day for that purpose. However, the three or four practice periods which are required should be preceded by a minute or so of mind searching, as before, and the application of the idea to each upsetting thought uncovered in the search.
Again, if you resist applying the idea to some upsetting thoughts more than to others, remind yourself of the two cautions stated in the previous lesson:
And:
