Physical body - Physical shortcomings
The body is the ego’s projection.
Many of us are critical of our bodies. We perceive ourselves as too tall or too short, too fat or too thin. The list goes on. What we think, however, is what we get: our bodies reflect the message the ego dictates.
This can be confusing. But remember, we tend to focus on our imperfections, and the attention we give them strengthens them. So while we claim to want a better physique or a healthier body, we dwell on how our bodies disappoint us. In the process, we manifest those disappointments.
Stopping a particular thought pattern takes willingness. We need to change our perspective intentionally and radically and stop lecturing ourselves about how we should look. Aligning with the Holy Spirit rather than the ego diminishes the importance of how we look. The miracle is that how we look changes also.
My body is only as real as I make it today. I am free to think only love.
Today’s Meditation from:
Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course by Karen Casey. Get it Today!
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March 3rd, 2008 at 5:22 am
i think i know what i use to be able to do. i cant do them any more with age, but think what i can do today that i could not do then. i grow every day. i have a site i just did on recrovery, http://www.Am-I-Alcoholic.com enjoy
jim h