Messages & Miracles~ACIM~Lesson 72

Today began with a boat ride♡ the Canadian Shield is so incredibly lovely. We traveled peacefully through the bays capturing its beauty to rest forever in our minds.

This reminded me of the Joy & Light that are around, always♡ I have allowed this peace to abide in me♡ finally. I no longer live in fear or doubt, or more so, anger.  I do work diligently & consciously towards spending as little time as possible in that space. Each thought carries with it less & less until it is no more♡

I must admit, though, that as I take my leap today, I make promise to place a more conscious effort in my thoughts of worry, for me, my biggest challenge. I don't worry always, over everything, and especially not the little things. I do find peace and joy in most things, experiences, people, and I lean heavily on finding the positive in all.  But there are some days that worry casts it's crazy shadow over me. So with this I commit, and I look forward to the day that it no longer lingers♡

And there is today's lesson♡ and let the words carry me through♡ Light, Joy, Love, and Peace abide in me.

A Course in Miracles~Lesson 72~ Light, joy, love, and peace abide in me.

I read the message that is attached to the message, and for me I shake my head. The words I see speak of evil, darkness and sin. Breathe♡ okay. This is just not how I think, nor where I want to go.

But I also do recognize that there are some people whose beliefs and teachings are firmly fixed, unaware that they are fixed in fear.  This course has brought us to see the truth in this. That we have all made mistakes is obvious. That we have sought grace and redemption in perhaps strange ways, absolutely.

My God is loving. When we look out into the day, the time has come to see the joy, peace, light, and love in the experience. To take our strength back, and that strength lays in the hands of God; from his hands to our heart.

Let this be our vision for what we see. Let this be the voice in which we hear. Feel from your heart. Speak your truth. Let Joy, Peace, & Love Abide within.

The answer requires one acceptance of one thought♡ You are as God created you.

Not what you have made of yourself by the teachings or lessons in which you have been raised or experienced, especially in the name of fear.

Whatever mistakes you made, the truth about you is unchanged. You are as God created you. Creation is eternal and unalterable.  You are and will forever be exactly as you were created. Light and joy and peace abide in you because God put them there.

In previous exercises we have forgiven our past and with this we can move forward. 💚

We should do this exercise at the beginning of every hour. As a reminder and to set the tone. I can only imagine what the world would look like if we all committed to this forever. :)  Each hour, remind yourself;

Light, joy, love, and peace abide in me. 

Next, spend some quiet time trying to feel & see what God has given you.  Devote at least a minute to closing your eyes and realizing that this is a statement of the truth about you. See and feel the truth. You are what God created.

Experience the unity of your one Self. Appreciate the love from which you were created. Here you are; This is You.

Finish the exercise by repeating:
Light, joy, love and peace abide in me because this is so. 

If a situation arises that seems to be disturbing, quickly dispel the illusion by repeating the lesson:

Light and joy, love and peace abide in me.

Should you be tempted to become angry with someone, tell him silently:

Light and joy and peace abide in you.

And I end with a smile💚 and love in my heart♡ Lori-Lynn

Messages & Miracles~ ACIM~ Lesson 71

Life is to be Experienced; a continual re~creation of who we are, what we believe, & how we see things; all determined by our individual experiences and our perception of these experiences. There is no right or wrong. Each moment there is growth in our reality; brought forth by awareness & perspective. The only constant is that everything changes, even when we 'think' that they are staying the same; some move faster or slower than others.  And as we learn, we shed what no longer exists within us, moving forward, to gain new experiences.

Each experience is given meaning by us, on an individual basis, by how we think of them, what we think of, how we respond, and choose to take action towards them. Rather than, 'what am I to learn from this,' move to 'what experience do I choose from this situation.'

Events are opportunities drawn to us, brought forth & created by us, individually, through our consciousness. This is also true on a collective basis. We summon into our existence opportunities to raise our consciousness; always moving us closer to remembering who we are. This is seen with a new awareness & clarity when we look at our community laws or rules of the church; they show to us how we are continually evolving. We are continually rationalize the need to make up new rules as we go along, to suit our purpose and our experiences. Until the need changes again.

Where is this coming from? you might ask. Just my thought process & awareness of today. I have always been curious, always known that there is more; more than what we allow, more than the rules allow. Many rules set up barriers that halt us from experiencing; often from what we need to experience to grow and move forward. So we break the rules to learn and experience more. Life is a process of continual creation; taking us back to our core. Discovering & learning what we truly want; finding our who we are, at our core. Part of this process is discovering what we don't want, & finding out who we are not. Finding a love within that is far greater than we ever imagined possible.

For me, this has been my journey that tugged at me for too long, nudged at me, almost continually, until I took the guided action that we required. I am stronger, wiser, more secure & confident, and in a different manner than anticipated. It is gentle and loving. I have learned to live in the Now; continually & mindfully choosing.

My experience has brought me closer to the world in which I always thought possible, but feared. Most feared standing outside of the crowd, the popular, the norm. But through my experience, I have consciously brought forth into my reality others who match my consciousness. This has served to enhance my experience by seeing new & different perspectives.

I know of the struggles that brought me to this place. Struggles that I set up as barriers to keep me 'safe.' I can also see now the opportunities that were placed in my path, for my benefit and growth. I am aware now that it was my consciousness continually working to 'get my attention,' seeking to be, always, who I know I am.

I began this page as an honest expression of my journey. Through this journey, many of my greatest fears have come to pass. Those who want to (or choose to) be a part of, and learn a better understanding of themselves, their own experience, and the creation of those experiences, will continue alongside, picking and choosing what they need, as a part of their own experience. Those who have not yet come to this place, will choose to ridicule, mock, judge, argue, challenge, fight, or pull away from. That's completely okay. This only serves to strengthen my awareness. This, is who I am, and I know, with a completeness, that we are all here to discover our own truth.     

Once you know it; your truth; Live It♡

A Course in Miracles~ Lesson 71~  The Miracle is always there. The Light has come. I am at Peace. Nothing can disturb me.

In true consciousness, you are healed and you have the opportunity to heal with each experience. The light has come and you are at peace. You have the opportunity to bring this peace with you wherever you go. The light brings peace to the darkness. The truth bring peace to your truth.

Today we celebrate. Our thoughts are consistent with our truth, with who we are meant to be, leading us to new experiences and opportunities. A re-newed existence is brought forth. The old one has been shed. Today we see a different world, through different eyes, because the light has come.

Our exercises for today will be joyful, offering gratitude and giving thanks; for the passing of the old and the beginning of the new. Focus on that which you have learned, seeing that through the lessons that you are able to move forward with fewer or no shadows from the past. See the gifts that the world of forgiveness has offered to you; see how far it has taken you. Look back at the world that your forgiveness shows to you. This is what you want to see today; the many gifts. Accept this new awareness, mindful of the peacefulness it carries within it. At the end of the exercise, repeat;

The Miracle is always there. The Light has come. I am at Peace. Nothing can disturb me. 

Dwell not upon the past today in any manner. You have forgiven the world. You can look upon it now as if you never saw it before. The light has come. You are at peace. Nothing can disturb you. You have learned to trust. The Miracles is always there.

Throughout the day, remind yourself that today is a time for special celebration. Give thanks and rejoice in the power of forgiveness. Be confident that on this day there is a new beginning. Without the darkness of the past through forgiveness, the light has come and you are able to see with a greater awareness. And what you see is excitedly welcome. You will gladly extend today forever. Say, then:

The light has come. I have forgiven the world.

Should you be tempted, say to anyone who seems to pull you back into darkness:

The light has come. I have forgiven. I am at Peace. Nothing can disturb me. The Miracle is always there. 

Keep it in your awareness of yourself and see it everywhere today, as you celebrate the beginning of your vision and the sight of the real world, which has come to replace the unforgiven world you thought was real.

Breathe, with love, kindness, forgiveness, and hope, delight in today, Lori-Lynn

Messages & Miracles~ ACIM~ Lesson 70

We are One~ Connected & Interconnected~ One of our greatest disservices to self is to separate ourselves from one another in the manner of judgment. He is better than me. He is faster than I. She is prettier, more powerful, funnier, or stronger. The list is endless. The only purpose that this should serve, is to know that we, too, can achieve anything that we want and ask for! By separating, making one more than or above us, we often see that where we want to be is a huge hill to climb, big shoes to fill, or unattainable due to limitations.  The only limitations are in our perceptions & thoughts. Our greatest gift to one another is, I can!
 
A powerful tool each day need be opportunity; to learn more, to grow more, to love me, to seek more,  to accept more, than yesterday. To see more, to experience more, to be more. To fell the shoes that lead us to the greatest of our ability, in the light of our highest intention.

I choose to be like me; the greatest version of me. Embrace this. Embrace who you are. Remember who you are. This is the True Miracle. Miracles are seen in Love. Miracles are seen in Light. I am entitled to Miracles.

What a beautiful place to be in this in our lessons. We are all created equal. We are all created as one. We are all created to experience. We are all created in Love. We are all entitled to Miracles. 

We are all created in Love. I am created in Love.

A Course in Miracles~ Lesson 70~ I am entitled to Miracles. Miracles are seen in love. Miracles are seen in light. I am love. I am light.

You are entitled to miracles because of what you are. A Child of God. It is merely a statement of your true Identity. It is this that we will celebrate today.

Your claim to miracles does not lie in your illusions about yourself.  It does not depend on any magical powers you have ascribed to yourself, nor on any of the rituals you have devised. It is inherent in the truth of what you are! It was ensured in your creation.

Today we stake claim to the miracles which are our rite. They belong to you; state the truth that cannot be denied.  Miracles do not obey the laws of this world, they only follow from the laws of God.  There is no room for doubt and uncertainty today. The acceptance is a statement of simple fact and faith. You will receive the assurance that you seek.  You are not relying on yourself to find the miracle. Know that you are fully entitled to receive whatever and whenever you ask.

It is important to remember that miracles and vision do not go together as we have been previously taught.

It is a central idea in your new thought system, and the perception that it produces. The miracle is always there. Its presence is not caused by your vision; its absence is not the result of your failure to see. It is only your awareness of miracles that is affected. You will see them in the light.

Begin the longer practice (2) periods by telling yourself quite confidently that you are entitled to miracles. I am entitled to Miracles. Closing your eyes, remind yourself that you are asking only for what is rightfully yours. Remind yourself that miracles are never taken from one and given to another. In asking for your rite, you are upholding the rites of all. Then repeat:

I am entitled to Miracles. Miracles are seen in love. Miracles are seen in light. I am love. I am light. I am entitled to Miracles.


Relax for the rest of the practice period, confident that your efforts are fully supported by the strength of God and fully supported by the light of God. His strength is yours. His light is in you.

Often throughout the day, remind yourself that miracles are seen in light;

Miracles are seen in love. Miracles are seen in light. I am love. I am light.

We are brought to a new awareness today; as we are light, as we are love, we are entitled to Miracles. They are ours. In light, love, & miracles abound, have a beautiful day. Accept each moment as a gift, and each thought as a miracle, love, Lori-Lynn

Messages & Miracles~ ACIM~ Lesson 69

A true miracle I have seen.  I have been living alongside someone who has been experiencing depression for the last year and a half. I could never have imagined that the strongest person that I know could find that dark place. I could also never have imagined how dark that place is.

People often say that they are depressed. I have learned that there is a difference from feeling down or blue for a day or two and sinking into a dark place of hopelessness for a long period of time. It scares me to look back at it. Depression is not about feeling blue, or sad. Depression is a place without even a glimmer of hope.

I post this message, along with our dog, who is only Love. He has been by our side, through the darkness and back into the light, asking for nothing, only offering his gentleness.

I always knew that the light was somewhere there within his soul, but it wasn't easy to help him rediscover it. I was mostly patient, loving, encouraging, and kind, but there were times when I just wanted to throw in the towel or wave the white flag of surrender. But I didn't. Instead, I asked for a miracle. And that, is how I found this Course in Miracles.

My Spiritual Journey brought me back to this place of remembering who I really am at my core.  This has given me that strength and love that I needed, and I am grateful beyond words. If you asked me how he found the light again, where he found his strength, or what triggered the spark, the truth is, I don't even care, what matters only is that he found it. I have learned that you cannot 'make' someone find the light, they have to find it themselves. The more you push, the more they resist. Anger and resentment only sinks them further into the abyss. We can only be loving in our guidance.

So I prayed. I prayed for a miracle. That miracle has come and it makes my heart sing! What has been the greatest of gifts in this? The person that returned is more authentic, loving, gentle & kind than the person who disappeared.  Each day, and we have learned to take each day one at a time, moment by moment, is a new awakening, a new beginning, a new love. The best part of this journey is what he is teaching me. He has come back to his place, remembering his true passions for life. He is more fun and exciting; seeking to learn and experience all of life.  He is calm, gentle, kind, compassionate, and helpful again; the person that I fell in love with so many years ago.  We have experienced is the true Miracle within.

I know that there is more to learn and a long way to go in moving forward. But I know how far we have come. So for today, I don't want to push through anything, I want to savour. I want to rest in arms of God.  

A Course in Miracles~ Lesson 69~ I rest in God. 

I ask for rest today; a quietness unshaken by the world's appearances. I ask for peace and stillness; in the midst of what may be going on all around. I ask for safety, happiness, and love.

I rest in the love of God. This thought will bring to us the rest and quiet, peace and stillness, and the safety and the happiness we seek. I rest in God.  This thought has power to wake the sleeping truth within each of us. Its vision sees beyond appearances; to the truth in everyone and everything there is; that love is our guiding force. Here is the thought in which we, as Children of God, are born again, each one to recognize oneself.

I rest in God. Completely undismayed, this thought will carry us through storms and strife, past misery and pain, past loss and death, and onward to the certainty of God. There is no suffering it's truth cannot heal. There is no problem that it cannot solve. All this is possible for those who turn to rest in God. 

This is the day of peace. Rest in God, undisturbed, confident that appearances cannot intrude. Rest in the arms of truth because you rest in God. In Him you have no cares, concerns, no burdens, anxiety, or pain, no fear of future, nor past regrets.  Close your eyes, sink into stillness, and there you rest in God.

Let your periods of rest and respite reassure your mind that the storms have passed away. Let your thoughts & mind be still; thankful to accept its healing. No more fearful dreams will come, now that you rest in God. Take time today to slip away to thoughts & dreams of peace. Today, you are asked that each hour to take at least time to rest (5 is recommended). Begin by repeating in your mind;

I rest in God, a few times. Breathe it in.

This is where a tired mind is born again, each time you rest; an hourly remembrance that you come to, to bring the peace of God into your mind, that He will rest with you. With each five minutes that you rest today, seek to re-nourish, knowing that we are not alone. Hear the bird begin to sing, see the stream begin to flow; with hope reborn and energy restored, to walk with lightened steps along the road that suddenly seems easy as they go. Rest within the peace of God today.

In your thoughts, call to others to rest with you; faithful to your trust; forgetting no one, bringing everyone into the boundless circle of your peace, the holy sanctuary where you rest. Let them come from far across the world and near to you, as well; your distant brothers and your closest friends; bid them all to enter here and rest with you.  Rest within the peace of God, quiet and unafraid. Rest as one together here, for thus our rest is made complete.  Say often and in peace, 'I rest in God.'

In peace and love, and in the light, rest in God, Lori-Lynn

Messages & Miracles~ACIM~ Lesson 68

What a scrumptious day today♡ Just the beginning of July, yet it smelled a bit like September with the cool breeze squeezing through the kitchen window. I closed my eyes, took a relaxing deep breath inwards and allowed my thoughts to take me to September. What do I want it to look like? See it. What do I want to experience? Feel it. I took another breath in, gave gratitude for the creation of my thoughts and began my day.

This is what it feels like to know that the light shines through me. This light fuels my core, nurtures my soul and brings peace to my mind. The light within brings new, wonderful experiences into my life each day.

Se still in the light♡ Be still with the love♡

A Course in Miracles~ Lesson 68~ The light of the world brings peace to every mind through my
forgiveness.

My forgiveness is the means by which the light of the world finds expression through me. My forgiveness is the means by which I become aware of the light of the world in me. My forgiveness is the means by which the world is healed, together with myself. Let me, then, forgive the world, that it may be healed along with me. 

Today's message is a suggestion of the power in which we hold within our hearts and dreams. It is a step in the creation of 'a better world,' a world of happiness and love.

Two longer practice periods are suggested for today. Close your eyes and allow your thoughts to take you, first, to those whom you are closest to. For each person you see, repeat;

Let peace extend from my mind to yours, [name].
I share the light of the world with you, [name].

Next allow your mind to flow to others, anyone, near or far, known or unknown, you would like to extend this too, and repeat;

Through my forgiveness I can see only light.  Let peace extend from my mind to yours.  The light in you is all that I see. 

Conclude the exercise with;

The light of the world brings peace to every mind through my forgiveness.  I am One with the light.  Through my forgiveness I can see only light. I experience the joy, peace, and love that God intends for me.

Throughout the day, at times when you may just want to spread the joy, take a breath and repeat today's lesson;

Let peace extend from my mind to yours, [name].
I share the light of the world with you, [name]. 

or times when you may feel conflicted, hurried, or at odds, with another, repeat;

Through my forgiveness I can see only light.  Let peace extend from my mind to yours.  The light in you is all that I see. 

If you are conflicted with self, repeat, 'The light brings peace to my mind through forgiveness. The light is within me.. Through my forgiveness I can see only light.'

Be still with your thoughts today, always returning to where the light is within you. Forgiveness is a powerful act. Love is its greatest gift.

Shine brightly today♡ Lori-Lynn

Messages & Miracles~ ACIM~ Lesson 67

Today's lesson is difficult to locate. I do not feel guided nor inspired. I merely am, and so with this, I will type.  The one message that I am hearing over and over is, I am the light. I am within you. We are one light together. You are never alone, nor could you ever be. It was through your path, your journey of experiences, that found your way back to the light. But I have been with you always.

I chose to call these lessons, derived from A Course in Miracles, Messages & Miracles, as I knew that it had to be my story, my journey, in my own thoughts, messages and words. I also know that I was led to this course, as well another book in which I am reading. It feels like home, is the only way to describe the journey. I feels like coming home.  And so with this, I carry on with the message that speaks to me and share what I have learned.  The biggest of these lessons is to listen.

Be still and listen; not to your thoughts, but to your surroundings; the whisper of the wind, the rustle of the trees, the chirping of the birds, the crackle of thunder, the tap of the rain. Be still and listen; listen to the feelings of your heart, the quiet peacefulness of your mind. Here you will discover your truth.  Here you will find Me. The light has come.


A Course In Miracles; Lesson 67~ The light has come.

The light has come! Be at peace, in thought, deed, and action. Bring peace with you wherever you go. Being at peace, is a state of Being. The light has come. This is the light at the end of the tunnel in which we have awaited. We have discovered that rather than seeking outside of ourselves, miracles exists within us. The light is a whole new beginning.   

Today we celebrate our new beginning. It is a new era, in which a new world is born. We have left the old behind, forever grateful for its teachings. Today we see a new, brighter world, because we can see the light. The light exists within us.

Our exercises for today will be happy ones, in which we offer thanks for the passing of the old and the beginning of the new. Allow no shadows from the past to remain to darken our sight and hide the world forgiveness offers us. Today we will accept the new world as what we want to see; knowing that we will be given what we desire, if asked from a place of love and peace.

Twice today, allow for a longer practice period. Close your eyes and devote yourself to looking at the world that our forgiveness shows to us. Through true forgiveness, there is only love and peace. This is what we want to see, and only this.  Make this your purpose. Sight is given to us through true love.  

Choose not to see the ego's shadow on the world today or give the past any of your energy.  See only the light.  Begin the longer practice periods by telling yourself the joy in your release:

The light has come. I have forgiven the world. The light exists within me.

Keep a completely open mind, washed of all past ideas and clean of every concept you have made. You have forgiven the world today! You can look upon it now as you have never seen it before. 

You do not know yet what it looks like, and you calmly wait to have it shown to you. While you wait, repeat several times, slowly and in complete patience:

The light has come. I have forgiven the world. The light exists within me.

Beautiful. Know that your truth. Know that forgiveness entitles you to vision. The Holy Spirit never fails to give the gift of sight to the forgiving. Believe that He will not fail you now.

You have forgiven the world, and with it, left the darkness behind.  He will be with you as you watch and wait. He will show you what true vision sees. It is His Will that you have joined with yours. You have forgiven the world. Tell Him you know you cannot fail because you trust in Him. 

From this time forth you will see differently. You eyes are awakened, the light has come. In this moment, wait patiently for Him. He will be there.

The light has come. 

The shorter practice periods, practiced often throughout the day, will be joyful reminders of your release. Remind yourself every quarter of an hour or so that today is a time for special celebration. Give thanks for the Love of God. Rejoice in the power of forgiveness to heal your sight completely. Be confident that on this day there is a new beginning. What you experience and see will be a peaceful and loving existence.  During these practices, say:

The light has come. I have forgiven the world. The light resides in me.

Should you be tempted by anyone who seems to pull you back into darkness, say:

The light has come. I have forgiven you.

Today is dedicated to the tranquility in which God would have you be. Keep this in your awareness of yourself and see it everywhere today, as we celebrate the beginning of your vision and the sight of the real world, which has come to replace the unforgiven world you thought was real, and have learned now that it is not. It has been of your creation of illusions.

Today we bid our last farewell to the baggage and burdens, releasing them to forever float away. We are left with peace and love; and welcome the shimmering of the light.

Blessed Be, forever and always, Lori-Lynn

Messages & Miracles~ ACIM~ Lesson 66

Where I Am is Where I Need to Be.  Nothing outside of me can hold me back.

A Course in Miracles~ Lesson 66~ Love holds no grievances. 

Love holds no grievances. God is a part of our Wholeness; He goes wherever you go and therefore, is always with you.  Open your eyes fully to see that grievances hide the light from within us; understanding that it is difficult to see what has been hidden. Today we will seek to rediscover what has been hidden to reveal the beautiful light within.

To hold a grievance is to let the ego rule our mind, body, & spirit.  To be angry with another is to be angry with oneself. To act our at another is to act out at oneself. Holding onto fear, hate, or anger, is only condemning oneself; grievances weave a tangled web of illusion.  Know that it is okay to be angry, upset, fearful, or in doubt. Be it, allow it, and feel it; knowing that you are perfectly safe. Seek then the solution, with mindful & conscious action from a secure state of love. Move forward whole & complete, without ego or judgement; allowing yourself to love fully, allowing yourself to be loved fully.

You, who were created by love like itself, can hold no grievances.

It is as sure that those who hold grievances will suffer guilt, as it is certain that those who forgive will find peace. It is as sure that those who hold grievances will forget who they are, as it is certain that those who forgive will remember. When we holds grievances, we are denying that we are created by love.

Begin today's practice period by searching your mind for those whom you hold a grievances, including the seemingly minor grievances you hold against those that you are closest with.  With holding onto these grievance, both major and small, we quickly become aware of the many grievances that you are holding onto, often leaving you feeling alone; alone in your perception of self.

Determine now to see all through the eyes of love, compassion, and kindness. One by one, hold in your thought each grievance and repeat:

Love holds no grievances.  I see you as my friend, so that I may remember that you are part of me
and come to know myself.  When I let all my grievances go, I  know that I am perfectly safe and I know that I know love. I know that I am a child of God.  

Spend the next part of the practice period thinking of yourself completely at peace with everyone and everything; safe in a world that protects and loves you. Send love in return. Feel the safety surrounding you, believing that nothing can harm you in any way. At the end of the practice period tell yourself:

Love holds no grievances. When I let go all my grievances, I know that I know love.

During the day, whenever any thought of grievance arises against anyone, physically present or not:

Love holds no grievances. 

Blessing & love to all♡ may the journey continue with our light shining brightly from within, Lori-Lynn