We are now ready for another review. We will begin where our last review
left off, and cover two ideas each day. The earlier part of each day
will be devoted to one of these ideas, and the latter part of the day to
the other. We will have one longer exercise period and frequent shorter
ones in which we practice each of them.

The longer practice periods will follow this general form: Take about
fifteen minutes for each of them, and begin by thinking about the idea
and the comments which are included in the assignments. Devote about
three or four minutes to reading them over slowly, several times if you
wish, and then close your eyes and listen. Repeat the first phase if you
find your mind wandering, but try to spend the major part of the
practice period listening quietly but attentively.

There is a message waiting for you. Be confident that you will receive
it. Remember that it belongs to you, and that you want it. Do not allow
your intent to waver in the face of distracting thoughts. Realize that,
whatever form they take, they have no meaning and no power. Replace them
with your determination to succeed. Do not forget that your will has
power over all fantasies and dreams. Trust it to see you through, and
carry you beyond them all.

Regard these practice periods as dedications to the way, the truth and
the life. Refuse to be side-tracked into detours, illusions and thoughts
of death. You are dedicated to salvation. Be determined each day not to
leave your function unfulfilled.

Reaffirm your determination in the shorter practice periods as well,
using the original form of the idea for general application, and a more
specific form when needed. Some specific forms will be included in the
comments. These, however, are merely suggestions. It is not the
particular words you use that matter.