Today we are continuing to develop the theme of cause and effect. You are not the victim of the world you look upon because you made it up. You can give it up as easily as you made it up. You will perceive it or not perceive it, as you wish. While you want it you will perceive it. When you no longer want it, it will not be there for you to perceive.

The idea for today, like the preceding one, applies to your inner and outer worlds, which are actually the same. However, since you believe them as different, the practice periods for today will again include two phases, one involving the world you perceive outside you, and the other the world you conceive in your mind. In today’s exercises, try to introduce the thought that both are in your own imagination.

Again we will begin the practice periods for the morning and evening by repeating the idea for today two or three times, while glancing around at the world you perceive as outside yourself. Then close your eyes, and “observe” your inner world. Try to treat them both as equally as possible. Repeat the idea for today unhurriedly as often as you wish, as you watch the images that your imagination presents to your awareness.

For the two longer practice periods, three to five minutes are recommended with not less than three required. More than five minutes can be utilized if you find the exercises restful. To facilitate this, select a time when few distractions are anticipated, and when you feel yourself reasonably ready.

These exercises are also to be continued as often as possible during the day. The shorter applications consist of repeating the idea slowly, as you survey either your inner or outer world. It does not matter which you choose.

The idea for today should also be applied immediately to any situation that may distress you. Apply the idea by telling yourself:

“I have made up this situation just the way I’m looking upon it.”