The problem of separation, which is really the only problem, has already been solved.
The temptation to regard problems as many is the temptation to keep the problem of separation unsolved.
If you could recognize that your only problem is separation, no matter what form it takes, you could accept the answer because you would see its relevance. Perceiving the underlying constancy in all the problems that seem to confront you, you would understand that you have the means to solve them all. And you would use the means, because you recognize the problem.
We will try to free our minds of all the many different kinds of problems we think we have. We will try to realize that we have only one problem, which we have failed to recognize. We will ask what it is, and wait for the answer. We will be told. Then we will ask for the solution to it. And we will be told. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 79, W-pI.79.1:4;4:1;6:2-4;7:3-8. See also ACIM Lesson 79 Insights.)
When the thought that separation from our Source was accepted as real, our mind was split into two parts. The mind that was created one with the Mind of Love remained unchanged because only Love is real. The thought of separation could only seem to be real in a split off part of the mind that dreams of a world where Love’s oneness is denied.
The split replicates in the dream in myriad forms which seem unrelated to each other—different bodies, things, places, moments in time and private minds. All these forms are defenses against our unbreakable unity with Love. They stem from the singular belief that separation is real. Peace is impossible in this dream we seem to be surrounded by conflict.
We have been given the means to awaken from this dream. The Holy Spirit is in our mind 24/7, ready and willing to help us let go of our belief in separation. If we are willing to accept His help, He will use every circumstance or event to teach us to recognize the presence of Love beyond the appearance of separation. Gradually we learn that the foundation of all problems is the same. As we apply this lesson in every now moment, we awaken from the dream. This is a great day to practice.
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