We have to reach the junction where we see our own specialness, which means being willing to understand that specialness is not love but hate. This is easy to hold as a spiritual ideal but hard to live out in terms of the body. Basically, if we see something in ourself that we believe makesContinue reading “Seeking the Law of Love”
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November Notes on Gratitude
November frost on mostly empty gardens lingers past noon. Bare maple trees scratch deep gray skies. At night I listen to owls on the other side of the river and by day wait for whatever the cold and early dark of winter will bring. The mind turns to gratefulness. Who will teach us how toContinue reading “November Notes on Gratitude”
A Course in Miracles Lesson 113
I am one Self, united with my Creator (Lesson 95) Salvation comes from my one Self (Lesson 96) Conflict arises in separation. Indeed, it is the essence of separation, the means by which it functions. Somebody has something we want – a piece of pie, a dollar bill, a pretty hat – and so weContinue reading “A Course in Miracles Lesson 113”
Remembering the Playfulness of God
Someone asked me recently if I could say for certain that God has given us the answer to all our problems and we have ignored it. My answer is: yes, with a slight amendment. “God had given us the answer to all our problems but we have forgotten it.” The difference in framing is nontrivial.Continue reading “Remembering the Playfulness of God”
The Third Principle of A Course in Miracles
Miracles occur naturally as expressions of love. The real miracle is the love that inspires them. In this sense, everything that comes from love is a miracle (T-1.3:1-3). Here in the world – in these bodies in the world – love appears as a special emotion, one that we offer to some people, places andContinue reading “The Third Principle of A Course in Miracles”
You and Your Perfection
You are enough. You are okay – you are more than okay. I don’t mean that in an ACIM-theological way – like saying, yeah, the embodied egoic you sucks but the real you is enough. I mean rather that when you’re out walking and pause beneath a tree, the tree is grateful. I mean thatContinue reading “You and Your Perfection”