“The ego and the spirit do not know each other. The separated mind cannot maintain the separation except by dissociating. Having done this, it denies all truly natural impulses, not because the ego is a separate thing, but because you want to believe that you are.”

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“The ego is a device for maintaining this belief, but it is still only your decision to use the device that enables it to endure. The ego tries to exploit all situations into forms of praise for itself.”

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“The ego is afraid of the spirit’s joy, because once you have experienced it you will withdraw all protection from the ego and become totally without investment in fear.”

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“When you feel guilty, remember that the ego has indeed violated the laws of God, but you have not. Leave the ‘sins’ of the ego to me. That is what Atonement is for. But until you change your mind about those whom your ego has hurt, the Atonement cannot release you. While you feel guilty your ego is in command, because only the ego can experience guilt. This need not be. . .
Watch your mind for the temptations of the ego, and do not be deceived by it. It offers you nothing.”

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