Seeds for the Garden of Your Mind

January 9

Karen Casey, Daily Meditations for Practicing The Course:

“We are both teachers and students.”

“Our problems frequently arise because we resist relying on the Holy Spirit to interpret our experiences. The conflicts that snag us seem quite real when we forget our true selves. How can we return to more peaceful times? By changing our minds.

It’s a powerful realization to know that we can be as peaceful as we make up our minds to be. The years of agonizing over how we should react to unloving experiences can be gone forever. It doesn’t matter what “he said” or what “she did.” Any action that isn’t loving is simply a fearful call for healing and help.

Throughout each day we are given many opportunities to act as Teachers to our fellow companions. Anytime we forget to look to the Holy Spirit for guidance, a fellow teacher will remind us. We are always Teacher or student, on or the other. There is no shame in forgetting how to teach. Our understanding will grow with each passing experience.”

“I will take a moment to remember who the real Teacher is today.
And I will listen to the lesson.”

Hugh Prather, Morning Notes: “The only cost of forgiveness is to again be whole.” Isn’t it obvious that anyone who wants to forgive forgives easily? I must not underestimate my desire to continue judging. But the problem with grievances, grudges, bitterness, and hurt feelings is that I have to remain damaged. I have to remain living proof of the other person’s guilt.”

Wayne Dyer, There’s a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem: “I try to see anger, hatred, and disharmony as invitations to surrender and love. They can be doorways to taking responsibility for thoughts and feelings.”

Paul Ferrini, Reflections of the Christ Mind: “You think your harmful actions condemn you for all time. You think that God is vengeful and will punish you for your mistakes…That is the God created out of human fear and guilt.”

Unity’s Daily Word:

“Attuned to God,
I organize my thoughts and my surroundings.”

“As I look around my home or work space, I may notice disarray or perhaps the accumulation of unnecessary material goods. The task of organizing may appear over-whelming. Where do I start?”

“I may look to nature for an example. I can take a cue from the ant or the worker bee. These creatures accomplish incredible feats of strength and organization. They benefit from living in the now moment, staying attuned to their instincts, and remaining intent on their mission.”

“As a creation of God, I have a vast capacity for resourcefulness. I have faith that I can organize my thoughts and my surroundings. As I live in the now moment, attuned to God, I organize my environment and accomplish my desired work in perfect time.”

A Course in Miracles: Lesson 9

“I see nothing as it is now.”