January 18, 2022
Lesson 18 –
I am not alone in experiencing the effects of my seeing.
When we began this journey with the Course, we believed that our thoughts were ours and ours alone. The thoughts we thought were in our own brain and could not possibly affect anyone else unless we acted on them. We believed we were completely separate, not joined in any way. This idea is a misperception as it is based in a mistaken thought. Certainly, our minds are One, joined in Oneness, the One Mind, yet we still hold onto at least a bit of the idea that our minds are separate. It takes time to unlearn this very prominent idea, yet we have made definite progress in understanding its error.
The idea for today is another step in learning that the thoughts which give rise to what you see are never neutral or unimportant. It also emphasizes the idea that minds are joined, which will be given increasing stress later on. W-pI.18.1:1-2
We learn step by step. If you don’t feel like you’re there yet or even that none of this makes any sense, don’t worry. We have all the time we need to learn. And, we have help all along the way. We are never alone in this. Spirit is within us to guide us as we allow. And, we have each other to help, too. Our love for each other is one of the keys to this journey. Our minds are joined as we are all joined in the One Mind, sometimes called the Mind of God. This is our home.
Today’s idea does not refer to what you see as much as to how you see it. Therefore, the exercises for today emphasize this aspect of your perception. The three or four practice periods which are recommended should be done as follows: W-pI.18.2:1-3 Check the link above for the instructions.
The passage above reminds us that this lesson is about our perception, howe see the world. We know and have experienced how no two of us see anything that happens in the world the same way. Sometimes we wonder if another person was even at the same event as we were by how they see it. The world is colored by our perception, a lens that filters the world according to our perception of our past experiences. It’s no wonder we each see it differently. We are beginning to learn how our perception determines the world we see and how to begin to correct that perception as guided by Spirit. Let go of the way you have perceived the world for so long and open your mind to a new and different perception of the world. This is the journey the Course is taking us on. It will lead us to a state of peace and joy as we learn to love all Creation as it really is.
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