An unforgiving thought is one which makes a judgment that it will not raise to doubt, although it is not true. The mind is closed, and will not be released.
In frantic action [the unforgiving thought] pursues its goal, twisting and overturning what it sees as interfering with its chosen path.
Forgiveness, on the other hand, is still, and quietly does nothing. …It merely looks, and waits, and judges not. …he who would forgive himself must learn to welcome truth exactly as it is.
Do nothing, then, and let forgiveness show you what to do, through Him Who is your Guide, your Savior and Protector, strong in hope, and certain of your ultimate success. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 1, W-pII.1.2:1-2;3:2;4:1,3,5;5:1. See also ACIM Lesson 221 Insights.)
The events in Washington DC on January 6th, 2021, are a dramatic demonstration of unforgiving thoughts in action. The actors in the drama were convinced that they were acting on true perceptions to protect what they valued and to keep themselves safe.
The ego would love to focus on their errors and guilt for what they “did.” But that is the ego’s slight of hand to trick us into ignoring our own unforgiving thoughts. We may believe we would never join in such riotous behavior.
But when we believe someone has insulted us or we have done something to harm another, we are acting on the same unforgiving thought. We are harboring a belief that we are unwilling to question and bring to the Light of Love. We are insisting that separation is real and harm is possible. If our peace is disturbed at all, our unforgiving thoughts are denying the presence of Love in our mind.
On our own, we cannot forgive, for our belief that we are separate blocks our awareness of Love’s unity. We need to ask the Holy Spirit for His help to forgive the thoughts we hold which stand between our self and the awareness of our true Self that is God’s Son—complete, whole, loved and loving.
Today let’s join in the dedication to welcoming the Holy Spirit’s correction for our unforgiving thoughts. With His help we will join with our brothers to lead the way back to the Heaven of God’s Love.
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