May 25
Karen Casey, Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course:
“We see what we chose to see.”
“We can’t escape responsibility for whatever condition affects us. This isn’t the easiest pill to swallow. We learned to blame others in our families of origin for our problems. Now the question we have to ask ourselves is, “Am I happy?” Not many of us would be here, now, searching for a better way if our answer was unqualifiably yes. We have not been peaceful, and we have not understood why.
Learning that we are in charge of what we see may sound simple at first. But soon we realize we’re “seeing” lots of situations that distress us. Are we really responsible for these too? We know the answer even before we ask it. We can change any situation by wielding a tighter control over our perspective. We’ll never see what we are unwilling to see. The converse is also true. If we want joy and peace in our lives, we must create it. No one else can do it for us.”
“Today is a good day to see my blessings and my opportunities.”
Marianne Williamson, A Year of Daily Wisdom: “The world believes in finite resources and in everybody’s guilt. As long as we adhere to these pernicious beliefs, we will not only fail to let others shine, but we will never be able to allow ourselves to shine fully either.”
Hugh Prather, Morning Notes: “The Voice within all hearts is the same. If the light within us allows us to see the spiritual, it must also provide the gentle recognition of what guides us all. It shines on the path we walk and reveals how blessed we are to travel together. Arguments over what to call this Beneficence betray the very nature of the guidance. It is enough to trust that what speaks within one heart, speaks within the hearts of everyone.”
Caroline Myss: “Arousing the soul has profound consequences, for once it announces itself it requires attention, prayer, spiritual direction; it wants to express itself through acts of compassion and service.”
Eckhart Tolle: “Egos only differ on the surface. Deep down they are all the same. In what way are they the same? They live on identification and separation.”
Unity’s Daily Word:
“I delight in giving and receiving the joy of spirit.”
“My joy is not dependent on the events, material things, or even the people around me. True gladness flows from the spirit of God within me.”
“A joyful spirit is strengthening, for it encourages me to find good in any situation. Joy keeps me focused and positive, even when those around me are not. There is a joy in watching the flight of a butterfly or hearing a baby’s laughter. There is an overflowing joy of spirit in spending time in prayer.”
“Joy is not something I keep to myself. The more I share it, the more I receive in return. As I let the light of joy shine in my eyes and through my voice and actions, I find that the people I meet respond in positive , cheerful ways. I delight in giving and receiving the joy of Spirit.”
A Course in Miracles: Lesson 145
Review Lessons 129 & 130
“Beyond this world there is a world I want.”
“It is impossible to see two worlds.”
Beyond this world is my reality. I have only to “look” beyond what I believe I see. I have only to look at others and see in them, the Christ Spirit reflecting back to me. I can only “see” my reality, my truth. I think I see a world I have made, but I see nothing but the thoughts I hold within my mind.
Namaste – Ron
Karen Casey, Daily Meditations for Practicing the Course:
“We see what we chose to see.”
“We can’t escape responsibility for whatever condition affects us. This isn’t the easiest pill to swallow. We learned to blame others in our families of origin for our problems. Now the question we have to ask ourselves is, “Am I happy?” Not many of us would be here, now, searching for a better way if our answer was unqualifiably yes. We have not been peaceful, and we have not understood why.
Learning that we are in charge of what we see may sound simple at first. But soon we realize we’re “seeing” lots of situations that distress us. Are we really responsible for these too? We know the answer even before we ask it. We can change any situation by wielding a tighter control over our perspective. We’ll never see what we are unwilling to see. The converse is also true. If we want joy and peace in our lives, we must create it. No one else can do it for us.”
“Today is a good day to see my blessings and my opportunities.”
Marianne Williamson, A Year of Daily Wisdom: “The world believes in finite resources and in everybody’s guilt. As long as we adhere to these pernicious beliefs, we will not only fail to let others shine, but we will never be able to allow ourselves to shine fully either.”
Hugh Prather, Morning Notes: “The Voice within all hearts is the same. If the light within us allows us to see the spiritual, it must also provide the gentle recognition of what guides us all. It shines on the path we walk and reveals how blessed we are to travel together. Arguments over what to call this Beneficence betray the very nature of the guidance. It is enough to trust that what speaks within one heart, speaks within the hearts of everyone.”
Caroline Myss: “Arousing the soul has profound consequences, for once it announces itself it requires attention, prayer, spiritual direction; it wants to express itself through acts of compassion and service.”
Eckhart Tolle: “Egos only differ on the surface. Deep down they are all the same. In what way are they the same? They live on identification and separation.”
Unity’s Daily Word:
“I delight in giving and receiving the joy of spirit.”
“My joy is not dependent on the events, material things, or even the people around me. True gladness flows from the spirit of God within me.”
“A joyful spirit is strengthening, for it encourages me to find good in any situation. Joy keeps me focused and positive, even when those around me are not. There is a joy in watching the flight of a butterfly or hearing a baby’s laughter. There is an overflowing joy of spirit in spending time in prayer.”
“Joy is not something I keep to myself. The more I share it, the more I receive in return. As I let the light of joy shine in my eyes and through my voice and actions, I find that the people I meet respond in positive , cheerful ways. I delight in giving and receiving the joy of Spirit.”
A Course in Miracles: Lesson 145
Review Lessons 129 & 130
“Beyond this world there is a world I want.”
“It is impossible to see two worlds.”
Beyond this world is my reality. I have only to “look” beyond what I believe I see. I have only to look at others and see in them, the Christ Spirit reflecting back to me. I can only “see” my reality, my truth. I think I see a world I have made, but I see nothing but the thoughts I hold within my mind.
Namaste – Ron
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