Messages & Miracles~ACIM~ Lesson 32

I have been experiencing the world with a new awareness lately, more so, these past several days. A very thoughtful mindfulness. Although it has been challenging, I do see my challenges as opportunities for growth. I know that it comes from the experience of lessons in this course.

Ill try and explain it as I can. One of our greatest stresses is often the stress of trying to make another change, to push them through their experience, to move them forward; as we see it. I see this in a new light. Personally, my 'thing' was to try and see various points of view; how others see it, what they may be feeling or have felt. But now, I have challenged myself to just allow and completely respect their point of view, from my eyes, without judgement. To respectfully allow their experience to be. To allow for growth on both sides, with renewed clarity. I don't have to understand completely, I only need to hear what is being said with an openness.

We are not meant to experience sameness. And we constantly change; our minds, our thoughts, our awareness. This is life. To experience continually. To grow continually. So with this, I am in a constant state of trying to invent the world I see. I know and trust that I am being guided, as we all are. Which brings me to today's lesson in Miracles. 

A Course in Miracles~ Lesson 32 'I have invented the world I see.'

Today we are continuing to develop the theme of cause and effect. This clarity takes place as we try to understand and accept that we are not victims of the world in which we see, because we, ourselves, have invented (created) this world.

You can give it up as easily as you have made it up. 

You will see it or not see it, as you so wish.

While you want it, you will see it; when you no longer want it, it will not be there for you to see. 

This might be a little bit tougher for some, not to grasp the idea, but to completely accept and allow it. I do know that it is an area that I get caught in.

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

Begin the practice periods for the morning and evening by repeating the idea for today two or three times while looking around at the world you see as outside yourself. Then close your eyes and look around your inner world. Try to treat them both as equally as possible.

Repeat the idea for today unhurriedly and as often as you wish, as you watch the images your imagination presents to your awareness.

For the two longer practice periods three to five minutes are recommended. To facilitate this, select a time when few distractions are anticipated, and when you yourself feel reasonably ready.  These exercises are also to be continued during the day, as often as possible. The shorter applications consist of repeating the idea slowly, as you note 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 invented this situation as I see it. 

Be kind and gentle with self; loving who you and where you are; always learning & always discovering. Love, LoriLynn