The journey has been extremely enlightening for me. I am certain that the journey is different for all. That's the point. We are all unique and we all must embrace what it is that we most need to learn at this time. There may be a time when I feel that I must re-'learn' a particular lesson and at that time, I will go back to perhaps see a new awareness.
What I teach is self-reflective of what I have embraced fully. I then bring forward what makes sense to me, in my words and terms, in hopes that it may bring clarity to another. Much of what I have learned these past couple of weeks is in regards to the connectivity to the light within our core. This light is the light of God within us all. What I see now, is that I was fearful of this. Well, what I see now are the reasons that I was fearful....
This part of the course seeks to bring us closer to this light, understanding that the light never goes out, that we are never too 'bad' nor have we sinned 'too much,' but only that we have only forgotten or been mislead, and/or misinformed.
I am the light and the light shines within me. This is also what connects us all to one another. It brings us hope. It brings us joy and it brings us meaning. To remember who we are, and who we are connected to, brings us on a journey back from the darkness and into the light. Today's lesson brings clarity to this. A flame of unity creates a world filled with love, peace, & joy.
A Course in Miracles~ Lesson 61 ~I am the light of the world.
'Who is the light of the world except God's Children?' This brings thought to the awareness that is the opposite of the pride, arrogance, and/or self-deception that we have been taught for too long. It is through the pride and arrogance of many teachers and leaders that have caused the separation in the unity of the light; teaching often through the eyes of fear. This seeks to shed awareness on that.
It's time to bridge the gap; to bring light to the separation with which we have endowed upon the idols; for no idols exist except for the ones that created themselves as one through the ego. If teachings are through fear and means of self-serving rather than unity, they are mis-directed teachings. As a reflection of these teachings, to the ego, today's idea may cause one to doubt or become fearful, as the ego may only see self-glorification. The truth is that the opposite is true; today's lesson serves to bring forth a unity and a bond. It sets not one apart from the other, but rather brings us together.
I am the light of the world refers to each of us, as we are; created by God. Children of God. It simply states the truth.
True humility requires that you accept today's idea because it is God's Voice which tells you it is true. This is another giant step in accepting your truth and remembering who you are. It is a positive assertion of your rite and an acknowledgment of the power that it offers to others.
Bring awareness to this idea as often as possible today. It brings all the images you have made about yourself to the truth. As many practice periods as possible should be undertaken today. They should begin with telling yourself:
I am the light of the world.
After reminding yourself of this, think about the statement for a short while, preferably with your eyes closed. Let a few related thoughts come to you, repeating the idea to yourself if your mind wanders away from the central thought. As you move through today's lesson, embrace what this means to you.
Be sure both to begin and end the day with a practice period. Thus you will awaken with an acknowledgment of the truth about yourself, reinforce it throughout the day, and be your last thought as you turn in to sleep, to reaffirm your rite.
You are the light of the world. We are all. Unified, the light shines brighter. In Love & Light♡ Lori-Lynn
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