In this message from our recent Sunday Gathering, Circle executive director Emily Perry discusses how we often use the considerable power of our mind to protect our ego (meaning our illusions, our sense of separation, our specialness, and our superiority) – when we should be using the power of our mind to defend our oneness, our shared holiness, and our equality instead. Sunday Gatherings are free and open to all and take place on the 2nd & 4th Sunday of each month! Join through our free community at community.circleofa.org.

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction 02:48 Thinking and defensiveness is essential 05:40 Power of thought: mindfulness vs. the Course’s teachings 07:31 How we use defense mechanisms 10:58 How defense mechanisms should be used 16:18 Holding our ego together has split our minds 19:19 The right use of defense (Cameo 12) 23:20 Emily’s experience: eternal sin and forgiveness 28:20 Conclusion

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