February 26
Karen Casey, Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course:
“Forgiveness means changing our minds.”
“Many of us spend years resenting others’ behavior. Maybe a sibling took advantage of us. Perhaps a parent never encouraged us in school. A teacher may have punished us for what a classmate did. A spouse may have had an affair. We can add to this list every day, but what’s the point? Does it make us feel better? On the contrary, the more we focus on others’ shortcomings, the more prevalent they seem and the worse we feel.
Being in conflict with one person strains our relationships with everyone. The absence of peace knows no bounds. More important, what we perceive as being “out there” is really our internal creations.
Whatever happened yesterday or last year or forty years ago can be forgiven and forgotten in an instant. That’s the key lesson of A Course in Miracles. We reap what we sow. All that is keeping happiness from us is our resistance to forgiving others. Let’s change.”
“How I look at my experiences today
determines whether I add any resentment to my list.
I will see only love.”
Marianne Williamson, A Year of Daily Wisdom: “In every relationship, in every moment, we teach either love or fear. “To teach is to demonstrate.” As we demonstrate love toward others, we learn that we are lovable, and we learn how to love more deeply.”
Hugh Prather, Morning Notes: “Trust yourself” and “Trust God” are not conflicting ideals. I must trust what I am, but what I am is never alone. It’s impossible to choose without conflict between being selfless or selfish. The first choice makes me feel self-neglectful and the second, self-indulgent. To “sacrifice” for others makes me resentful and can lead to hatred, yet to disregard their needs, isolates me and may lead to a deep loneliness. But the choice between the two is always false because God is both love and peace. God’s love blesses each and all equally, and to choose God is to choose peace. When I ask myself, “What is the most peaceful thing to do?” the answer is what I want to do, and is kind to all.”
Wayne Dyer: “Begin a meditation practice of contemplating the supreme principle that is beyond the pettiness of this world…The mind needs and craves serenity. Meditation is not merely making the mind think that it is meditating. Meditation is, literally, the embodiment of truth and trust.”
Paul Ferrini: “Much of your pain is caused by your erroneous belief that you are cut off from the Source of love. Give up that belief and love will find you instantly.”
Unity’s Daily Word:
“I trust God to guide me in being
and doing my best.”
“Because I care about myself, I choose to eliminate negative thoughts and expectations from my mind. I read literature and books that enhance my life and enrich my mind. I monitor my words and actions carefully, making sure that what I say and do is positive and caring. In blessing others, I am also being blessed.”
“Knowing that I am the gatekeeper of my own mind, I am receptive only to thoughts that affirm the highest good of God in my life and in the lives of others.”
“Because I care about others, I set aside a time to pray for them. I remain willing to consider their circumstances and to discover ways that I can be of help to them. I affirm that caring for one and all begins as I place my trust in God in guide me in doing my best for myself and others.”
A Course in Miracles: Lesson 57
Review Lessons 31 – 35
“I am not a victim of the world I see.”
“I have invented the world I see.”
“There is another way of looking at the world.”
“I could see peace instead of this.”
“My mind is part of God’s. I am very holy.”
Again, as an example of the craziness of my world, I often imagine myself being a victim in it – in my world I choose to see myself as a victim! This world I think I see is a world I make from the thoughts I hold within my mind. But I can change my thoughts and I can see my world differently. I can see my world in a state of peace and love, instead of the chaos and confusion that appears before me. I can do that – it is my choice! And so I choose again and again to see peace. In peace, I realize that I am One with God and God with me. I am holy (whole) and complete and will forever be.
Namaste - Ron
Karen Casey, Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course:
“Forgiveness means changing our minds.”
“Many of us spend years resenting others’ behavior. Maybe a sibling took advantage of us. Perhaps a parent never encouraged us in school. A teacher may have punished us for what a classmate did. A spouse may have had an affair. We can add to this list every day, but what’s the point? Does it make us feel better? On the contrary, the more we focus on others’ shortcomings, the more prevalent they seem and the worse we feel.
Being in conflict with one person strains our relationships with everyone. The absence of peace knows no bounds. More important, what we perceive as being “out there” is really our internal creations.
Whatever happened yesterday or last year or forty years ago can be forgiven and forgotten in an instant. That’s the key lesson of A Course in Miracles. We reap what we sow. All that is keeping happiness from us is our resistance to forgiving others. Let’s change.”
“How I look at my experiences today
determines whether I add any resentment to my list.
I will see only love.”
Marianne Williamson, A Year of Daily Wisdom: “In every relationship, in every moment, we teach either love or fear. “To teach is to demonstrate.” As we demonstrate love toward others, we learn that we are lovable, and we learn how to love more deeply.”
Hugh Prather, Morning Notes: “Trust yourself” and “Trust God” are not conflicting ideals. I must trust what I am, but what I am is never alone. It’s impossible to choose without conflict between being selfless or selfish. The first choice makes me feel self-neglectful and the second, self-indulgent. To “sacrifice” for others makes me resentful and can lead to hatred, yet to disregard their needs, isolates me and may lead to a deep loneliness. But the choice between the two is always false because God is both love and peace. God’s love blesses each and all equally, and to choose God is to choose peace. When I ask myself, “What is the most peaceful thing to do?” the answer is what I want to do, and is kind to all.”
Wayne Dyer: “Begin a meditation practice of contemplating the supreme principle that is beyond the pettiness of this world…The mind needs and craves serenity. Meditation is not merely making the mind think that it is meditating. Meditation is, literally, the embodiment of truth and trust.”
Paul Ferrini: “Much of your pain is caused by your erroneous belief that you are cut off from the Source of love. Give up that belief and love will find you instantly.”
Unity’s Daily Word:
“I trust God to guide me in being
and doing my best.”
“Because I care about myself, I choose to eliminate negative thoughts and expectations from my mind. I read literature and books that enhance my life and enrich my mind. I monitor my words and actions carefully, making sure that what I say and do is positive and caring. In blessing others, I am also being blessed.”
“Knowing that I am the gatekeeper of my own mind, I am receptive only to thoughts that affirm the highest good of God in my life and in the lives of others.”
“Because I care about others, I set aside a time to pray for them. I remain willing to consider their circumstances and to discover ways that I can be of help to them. I affirm that caring for one and all begins as I place my trust in God in guide me in doing my best for myself and others.”
A Course in Miracles: Lesson 57
Review Lessons 31 – 35
“I am not a victim of the world I see.”
“I have invented the world I see.”
“There is another way of looking at the world.”
“I could see peace instead of this.”
“My mind is part of God’s. I am very holy.”
Again, as an example of the craziness of my world, I often imagine myself being a victim in it – in my world I choose to see myself as a victim! This world I think I see is a world I make from the thoughts I hold within my mind. But I can change my thoughts and I can see my world differently. I can see my world in a state of peace and love, instead of the chaos and confusion that appears before me. I can do that – it is my choice! And so I choose again and again to see peace. In peace, I realize that I am One with God and God with me. I am holy (whole) and complete and will forever be.
Namaste - Ron
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