In NTI 1 Corinthians 1, we were told, “The ego is still within your mind.” Since the ego is still in the mind, discernment is an important factor for one who is learning to be an empty shell.
On Day 156, we contemplated the Commentary on Discernment from Thoughts of Awakening. That commentary said:
Discernment tunes in to a pitch that is beyond the communication of mind and informs mind of the source based on its pitch.
That means that discernment isn’t confused by the words or story in a thought. Discernment senses the vibrational signature of the thought’s source. It knows if the thought is ego or intuition, because it is familiar with the characteristics of ego and spiritual wisdom.
Today’s reading expands on that message. It points out that thoughts that lead you to believe in illusion are ego, and thoughts that lead you from illusion are spiritual wisdom. This is a simple message that can help identify the vibrational signature or pitch of both ego and spiritual wisdom, if you are genuinely interested in letting go of ego and awakening to truth. However, if you are more interested in securing peace, happiness or a sense of safety in the world, you will continue to be attracted to ego, which chatters about how to get peace, happiness and safety in the world.
I recommend reviewing the Commentary on Discernment before reading today’s reading in NTI. That way, you can contemplate the commentary and today’s reading together.
The last paragraph in today’s reading is a very important tip that will help you avoid a common mistake. People frequently be~lie~ve they know other people’s thoughts, when they are simply believing ego in their own mind. For example, if John’s mind thinks, “Gerty thinks I’m lazy and irresponsible,” John presumes that is what Gerty thinks. John doesn’t realize that idea is self-judgment in his own mind.
People often tell me what they think I am thinking, and their thoughts are very far from the truth. Usually, I am thinking nothing at all. I am simply watching the moment unfold. Their thoughts about my thinking are classic projection.
Your thought, which is projected as ‘s/he thinks’ is a sly trick of the ego. It can mislead you, and then you miss an opportunity for discernment. You can avoid being misled by noticing:
- The thought is in your mind.
- It is an ego thought, so it is a thought you want to let go of.
Click here to review the Commentary on Discernment
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