Library of Christ Mind Teachings
ACIM Original Edition
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1 The idea for today is the springboard for vision. From this idea will
the world open up before you, and you will look upon it and see in it
what you have never seen before. Nor will what you saw before be even
faintly visible to you.
2 Today we are trying to use the new kind of projection. We are not
attempting to get rid of what we do not like by seeing it outside.
Instead, we are trying to see in the world what is in our minds, and
what we want to recognize is there. Thus we are trying to join with what
we see, rather than keeping it apart from us. That is the fundamental
difference between vision and the way you see.
3 Today’s idea should be applied as often as possible throughout the
day. Whenever you have a moment or so, repeat it to yourself slowly,
looking about you and trying to realize that the idea applies to
everything you do see now or could see now if it were within the range
of your sight.
4 Real vision is not limited to concepts such as “near” and “far.” To
help you begin to get used to this idea, try to think of things beyond
your present range as well as those you can actually see, as you apply
today’s idea. Real vision is not only unlimited by space and distance,
but it does not depend on the body’s eyes at all. The mind is its only
source.
5 To aid in helping you to become more accustomed to this idea as well,
devote several practice periods to applying today’s idea with your eyes
closed, using whatever subjects come to mind and looking within rather
than without. Today’s idea applies equally to both.