April 6, 2021
Lesson 96 –
Salvation comes from my one Self.
Looking at the term “one Self,” what does that mean? It seems to say that we are each the source of our salvation. That seems to be a daunting statement that places a great responsibility on our shoulders. I think it has a different meaning, one that indicates a freer less burdensome responsibility. The term Self indicates the holy by its capitalization. Our one Self is all of us as One, no separation. It also includes Source. I tend to like and use the term Oneness. The Course teaches us we are all One, impossible to pull apart or separate. When we realize our unity we are all powerful and have no need to fear as there is nothing to fear. All that is real is holy and loving. Are we willing to accept this idea?
The fact that truth and illusion can not be reconciled, no matter how you try, what means you use and where you see the problem, must be accepted if you would be saved. Until you have accepted this, you will attempt an endless list of goals you cannot reach; a senseless series of expenditures of time and effort, hopefulness and doubt, each one as futile as the one before, and failing as the next one surely will. W-pI.96.2:1-2
Realigning our mind with who we really are is where we begin our transformation. Once we begin to accept our connectedness we begin to see ourselves differently. Our eyes are opened a step at a time guided by Spirit’s wisdom in knowing what we can handle at any given time. The problems we see in the world and in our physical life have a deeper meaning than that which appears to us and so has a deeper solution. Relying on our egoic thought system for any solution does not address the root problem at all, only the symptoms. We need to allow Spirit to guide us to our higher Self to see more clearly in any and all situations.
Spirit makes use of mind as means to find its Self expression. And the mind which serves the spirit is at peace and filled with joy. Its power comes from spirit, and it is fulfilling happily its function here. Yet mind can also see itself divorced from spirit, and perceive itself within a body it confuses with itself. Without its function then it has no peace, and happiness is alien to its thoughts. W-pI.96.4:1-5
We ultimately cannot fail to return to the awareness of who we really are. We are programmed for success. Only the denial of our holiness and our real Self can get in the way and can do no more than block our awareness of Self. We are holy. We are complete. We have all we ever need if we will allow our higher holy Self to come forward in our mind. Be just a little willing to accept Spirit’s guidance in opening a whole new transformational perception of what we see. This opening of our vision is salvation. It is the miracle we are seeking. It is our journey home.
Your Self knows that you cannot fail today. Perhaps your mind remains uncertain yet a little while. Be not dismayed by this. The joy your Self experiences It will save for you, and it will yet be yours in full awareness. Every time you spend five minutes of the hour seeking the One Who joins your mind and Self, you offer Them another treasure to be kept for you. W-pI.96.11:1-5
When you feel frantic or disturbed, stop a moment. Rest your mind. Allow yourself to request Spirit’s guidance. This is Spirit’s purpose – to help us realign our mind with our One Self – Oneness. This is where the holy and the world intersect. In this moment is the holy instant present. In this instant all is well, all is provided, no need is unfilled. This is salvation where it can be realized – in the present moment, now. Be in the now. It reveals great power and peace.
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