The study of the ego is not the study of the mind. ACIM.T-14.X.8:6

“In fact, the ego enjoys studying itself, and thoroughly approves the undertakings of students who would analyze it, thus approving its importance.”

( 8:7)

This refers to psychology, which is literally the study (logia) of the mind (psyche), modern (especially Freudian) psychology.

“Its point is that the ego has taken over the study of the mind making itself psychology’s teacher as well as its object of study. This is why Jesus says that psychology “is not the study of the mind”. – It has become the study of the ego.” CE.T-14.XI.7(33)

Everything in this reality is conceived by thoughts, which remain completely within the mind.

There is nothing outside of the mind.

A universe outside the mind, thought to be real, is simply an illusion.

Thoughts are energy in motion, self-less, pure loving thoughts are light; negative, angry, judgmental thoughts are dense.

A belief in an existence of a world of separation produces dense, heavy energy manifesting into forms. 

The brain, part of an imagined body falsely referred to as the mind, is the same as the rest of the body and everything else in this universe, void of any content, a complete empty shell.

"..When two or more join together in searching for truth, the ego can no longer defend its lack of content." (9:5-6)

The process of jointing is proof that the ego, a belief in a separate identity – cannot be true.

When an ego mind commences a study of beliefs and behaviors of the brain it is actually undertaking an analysis of itself, the ego mind.

It is impossible for it to identify or even attempt to comprehend the forces behind its thought process.  

The logic of ego’s endeavor is to conceal truth by providing counsel using academic analysis. 

Separately, the guidance appears to make sense but when applied, it lacks little if any logic or provides any workable solutions.

Travelling Companions:

 Imagine life’s experience as simply being a virtual reality. We, collectively, are the observer.

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