A Course in Miracles tells us that all temptation is related to the body and that all temptation is for the sole purpose of keeping us identified with our body. In other words, when we feel a temptation to do something that we know in our heart isn’t loving or helpful, the temptation itself is a choice to play small, and to sabotage ourselves.

Usually when we think of temptation we think of “committing sins” such as lust, gluttony, and greed. However, we all know that for many people lust, gluttony and greed are no temptation. They simply are completely uninterested in them and so there’s no temptation whatsoever.

While some folks struggle with addiction and struggle intensely, the greatest temptation or addiction that I know of for most people is the temptation to judge, and with that comes the temptation to worry, feel guilty and afraid.

The temptation to judge is the temptation to form an opinion which generates and reinforces the sense of separation.

The person who is focused on oneness has no need for opinions and judgments because the truth is much more preferable.

When we judge, there’s the natural progression and further temptation to become irritated, frustrated, angry, sad, or some other emotional expression that brings us down.

What about the temptation to judge in the form of complaining and criticizing?  Isn’t it all self-sabotage?  Of course it is.

How many of us think of these emotional outbursts as temptations that keep us identified with the body? This body identification is the ultimate in playing small!

Now’s the time for us to open our mind to how profound a shift and change we can make if we’re willing. Now is the time for us to stop playing small and to expand into an awareness of how many loving choices we can begin to make if we’re willing.

Let’s amp up the willingness and be mindful of the temptations that seem to be hidden.

Let’s go the other way and not repeat the pain of the past.  Let’s find Freedom instead.

And maybe you’ll consider joining my End My Self-Sabotage Challenge which begins June 29th with the first week completely FREE. 🎁 And this is the best deal I have for you all year.  It’s a crazy low price and we even have payment plans.

What do you have to lose except the patterns that are costing you time, energy, and peace?

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NEW ACIM PODCAST EPISODE: my topic is 12 steps & ACIM – Miraculous Recovery with Mark Anthony Lord. Long time friend and prayer partner of mine, Mark Anthony Lord is a teacher of A Course in Miracles, an author, a Centers for Spiritual Living Minister, an Agape trained Science of Mind Practitioner and a brilliant teacher/counselor. In this week’s episode, Mark and I discuss how the 12 Steps Programs and the Big Book align with A Course in Miracles.