We have learned, however, that there is an alternative to projection. Every ability of the ego has a better use, because its abilities are directed by the mind, which has a better Voice. The Holy Spirit extends and the ego projects. As their goals are opposed, so is the result. T-6.II.4:1-4
A Course in Miracles . Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition.
Projection is when we take our own thoughts and feelings and put them on someone else. Projection is a me/them split. Extending is the mechanism of the Holy Spirit and it is a me/us unification. As the slogan says “There is no I in team.” However there are other slogans such as “One for all and all for one,” and “United we stand and divided we fall.”
In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth. This encouragement is accomplished by extending our Divine Spark to others.
Today it is suggested that we try to find what we have in common with others. There are many things which can divide us and many things which can unite us. We can look for and act on common goals.
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