Lesson# 11
My meaningless thoughts are showing me a meaningless world.
The following is taken from the lesson...
This is the first idea we have had that is related to a major phase of the correction process; the reversal of the thinking of the world. It seems as if the world determines what you perceive. Today's idea introduces the concept that your thoughts determine the world you see. Be glad indeed to practice the idea in its initial form, for in this idea is your release made sure. The key to forgiveness lies in it.
The practice periods for today's idea are to be undertaken somewhat differently from the previous ones. Begin with your eyes closed, and repeat the idea slowly to yourself. Then open your eyes and look about, near and far, up and down,--anywhere. During the minute or so to be spent in using the idea merely repeat it to yourself, being sure to do so without haste, and with no sense of urgency or effort.
To do these exercises for maximum benefit, the eyes should move from one thing to another fairly rapidly, since they should not linger on anything in particular. The words, however, should be used in an unhurried, even leisurely fashion. The introduction to this idea, in particular, should be practiced as casually as possible. It contains the foundation for the peace, relaxation and freedom from worry that we are trying to achieve. On concluding the exercises, close your eyes and repeat the idea once more slowly to yourself.
Three practice periods today will probably be sufficient. However, if there is little or no uneasiness and an inclination to do more, as many as five may be undertaken. More than this is not recommended.
My comments... Does this ever get any easier to accept? I am doing the exercises, but so far I see or feel no difference in my feelings or perceptions. It is like saying... "That tree is upside down", where every fiber of my body KNOWS that the tree is behaving exactly as a tree is supposed to... right side up! When does the mind start saying . . . Wait a minute, hold on, I think you have something here. I am forcing myself to accept that my thoughts about my beautiful daughter are meaningless? Oh my... I have a long way to go. Somebody, help!
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Take heart my friend. This is not an easy journey, but it is what you have chosen and there is a reason for that. Like you, I am studying ACIM and have many of the same thoughts as you. I am not a teacher, I am barely a student, but I am a little further along than you and I can promist that the way becomes more clear. Study, pray and ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. It will come.
Dear Me & my ego,
Course in miracles are something that each of us dreams to take today. To learn and to apply, to sense the miracle in current turmoil. You are absolutely right by claiming that a meaningless world engenders fear and it is God Who gives us the peace. However, let’s recall the Christian Cross. It is the sacred symbol. The vertical symbolize our healing relationships with God, yet vertical is only a stick if without the horizontal line that clearly points to every one of us. When we come in a hug and previous strangers become our dearest fellows, then God too intervene in our daily affairs and the miracles happen. Talking about the God starts from welcoming and forgiving each other.
Hello my brother in spirit.
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