The real world is the state of mind in which the only purpose of the world is seen to be forgiveness. Fear is not its goal, for the escape from guilt becomes [the real world’s] aim. The value of forgiveness is perceived and takes the place of idols, which are sought no longer, for their “gifts” are not held dear. No rules are idly set, and no demands are made of anyone or anything to twist and fit into the dream of fear. Instead, there is a wish to understand all things created as they really are. And it is recognized that all things must be first forgiven, and then understood.
“Here [in this world], it is thought that understanding is acquired by attack [perceiving separate bodies as real]. There [in the real world], it is clear that by attack [separation] is understanding lost. The folly of pursuing guilt as goal is fully recognized. And idols are not wanted there, for guilt is understood as the sole cause of pain in any form. No one is tempted by guilt’s vain appeal, for suffering and death have been perceived as things not wanted and not striven for. The possibility of freedom has been grasped and welcomed, and the means by which it can be gained can now be understood. The world becomes a place of hope, because its only purpose is to be a place where hope of happiness can be fulfilled. And no one stands outside this hope, because the world has been united in belief the purpose of the world is one which all must share, if hope be more than just a dream.” (A Course in Miracles, T-30.V.1-2. See also ACIM Text Made Simple.)
Seeing the real world has nothing to do with bodies, planets or stars. It is a state of mind that is dedicated to a single purpose — to see the oneness of Love as the only reality. To do this we must forgive or let go of belief in separation, where everything is separate and alone.
With this new purpose, guilt is released because we no longer value bodies or any form in the world as offering us anything we want. Our only desire is to let go, to overlook, all images of separation because we know they have no value. We know that all value is in the Love that is given us by our Creator. We know the value of Love is a gift given to everyone equally, uniting us in Its oneness.
In this state of mind we are no longer attracted to judge or see guilt. In this state of mind the purpose of the world has shifted to using every moment as an opportunity to accept the eternal presence of Love and dismiss the unreality of separation from God.
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