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Lost in Masks. (4 min 4 sec)

    1. Imagine you’re at a masquerade ball.

    Everyone’s got these elaborate masks on, each one unique, each one meticulously crafted. These masks are our personas, the false selves we project to the world. They’re the ego’s masterpiece, designed to keep us believing we’re separate, distinct, and alone. We get so lost in these masks, we start thinking they’re who we really are. The mask isn’t you, and it sure as hell isn’t me.
    A Course in Miracles tells us that the ego is the grand architect of this masquerade. It’s the voice in your head whispering, “You’re not enough,” or “You’re better than him,” or “She’s more successful.” It’s always comparing, always judging, always separating. The ego thrives on division because its very existence depends on the belief in separation. If we ever truly realized we’re all one, the ego would dissolve like a puff of smoke.
    Think about it. The ego crafts this intricate web of beliefs and identities. You’re the hardworking entrepreneur, the loving mother, the loyal friend, the tough competitor. But are you really? Or are these just roles you’re playing, masks you’ve donned to fit into society, to feel a sense of belonging or superiority? ACIM teaches us that these roles are just that—roles. They’re not your true essence. They’re part of the illusion.
    Now, let’s go deeper. Our true self is pure, unbounded love. It’s eternal, unchanging, and completely connected to the divine. But the ego? It’s terrified of this truth. Because if you realize you’re pure love, you see everyone else as pure love too. The walls of separation crumble, and the ego loses its grip. So, it weaves its web tighter, spinning stories of guilt, fear, and judgment to keep you ensnared.
    You ever wonder why you feel that pang of envy, that flash of anger, or that deep-seated insecurity? It’s the ego’s doing. It’s the false self reacting to threats to its identity. But these emotions are like threads in the web, binding you tighter to the illusion. By recognizing these emotions for what they are—ego traps—we begin to unravel the web.
    So how do we cut through this web? Through forgiveness and love, Mighty Companions. When you forgive, you’re not just letting someone off the hook. You’re releasing yourself from the ego’s grip. You’re seeing past the mask to the divine essence within. You’re remembering that we’re all one, all connected in this grand tapestry of existence.
    The ego’s web is intricate, but it’s not invincible. Every act of love, every moment of true connection, every instance of forgiveness weakens the strands. And as we disentangle ourselves, we start to see the world for what it really is—a reflection of the divine, a playground for the soul, a place to experience love in all its forms.
    So, next time you catch yourself judging, comparing, or feeling less than, remember: it’s just the ego weaving its web. Take a deep breath, look past the mask, and see the truth. We’re all in this together, all parts of the same divine whole. And once you see that, really see it, the ego’s web starts to dissolve, and you step into the light of your true self.
    Now, isn’t that a revelation worth having?
    So go out there and start unraveling. With every thread you pull, you get closer to your true essence. And trust me, Mighty Companions, that’s where the real magic happens.
    #thinkgod
    I am sorry.
    Please forgive me.
    Thank you.
    I love you.
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