January 11, 2022
Lesson 11 –
My meaningless thoughts are showing me
a meaningless world.
Our thoughts, the thoughts we align with, are what determines the world we see and experience. This idea can be a difficult one, particularly when we are new to the Course. It can also be challenging at various stages of our learning. Because we have chosen to believe we are separate from any other part of creation, we see the world as a whole bunch of independent parts. We believe that one part can attack another part or that we are at the mercy of events we have no control over. Yet, there is another way we can see the world through the lens of Oneness. This lesson begins with the following passage:
This is the first idea we have had that is related to a major phase of the correction process; the reversal of the thinking of the world. It seems as if the world determines what you perceive. Today’s idea introduces the concept that your thoughts determine the world you see. Be glad indeed to practice the idea in its initial form, for in this idea is your release made sure. The key to forgiveness lies in it. W-pI.11.1:1-5
The Course is a teaching in how our thinking determines how we perceive the world and ourselves. We have learned and been taught to see the world through the lens of separation. However, that basis of perception is a false basis. As a result we have perceived all we see in error of some level or another. The Course was given to us to help us learn correct perception as guided by the Holy Spirit within us. Yes, we have help in this endeavor. Spirit will never judge or punish us, for our error is simply a misperception, a mistake. Practicing the lessons gradually teaches us to change the way we perceive the world and ourselves, and each other.
Take a look at the lesson guidelines by going to the link for the lesson above. Or, just go to your Course and the Workbook for Students. It outlines how to practice this idea. It is worth trying. Part of our journey is to learn to forgive. It is key to the transformation of our mind and the transformation of our perception of the world, ourselves, and each other. Reality is all about love, peace, and joy. If we are not experiencing these, we are incorrectly perceiving all we see and think. Are we happy with our lives and the world we think we see? Is it a place we want to be? Reality is all about unconditional love, peace, and joy. If we are not experiencing these, we can begin to change the way we think, change our mind, and begin to see a new vision of the world we see around us. We are in essence love. Peace and joy are our natural state of being. Perhaps by practicing the principles of the Course, we can see a better world, a state of being that recognizes our Oneness with all of Creation and the peace and joy within all of it. Give it a try. Take the chance that good will come of it.
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