What Did I Really Say?

Good Morning DearHearts,

I have noticed that oft times there is a disconnect between what is said and what is heard. This is not done with malice or even forethought; it is simply a condition of the ego mind.

All have been in conversations with friends, family or co-workers and have noticed that either of the parties present is not actually there. Sometimes rather than listening to the person who is speaking, the mind is busy planning a response or rebuttal and not actually “hearing” what is being offered. This method can produce some hilarious results as well as some tragic ones.

When experiences such as these pass for communication, it is no wonder that the effects of feeling separate and even isolated are common.

True communication requires us to be in the now, to be open to listening and to use our own words wisely and with love. We must realize the power our words contain because they come from the thoughts in our mind. If we are more connected to the ego mind our words can be harsh and thoughtless. Offhand remarks can be hurtful and inflict pain that last much longer than the conversation that gave birth to them.

In the “Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz, the first agreement is to be impeccable with our words. The author explains that impeccable means without sin.

The words that emanate from our mouth are spoken thoughts. A Course in Miracles teaches us EVERYTHING started as a thought and we are merely a thought from The Mind of God.

If we truly believe our birthplace in within God then our words and actions can only be sinless, because “sin” is a form of conflict in thought and there is no conflict in God. If we speak words that inflict suffering to others, we too will experience that loss of impeccability.

All that we are and do starts as a thought.

From ACIM Workbook, Lesson 111
“Let the light of holiness and truth light up my mind, and let me see the innocence within”

The innocent are without sin so they will speak what they know they are. See yourself as that.

AND
Please Remember
There IS Great Love Here For Us, NOW!!!

In Light, Love and Peace,
Janet Weissman
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