Peace of mind is clearly an internal matter. It must begin with your own thoughts, and then extend outward. It is from your peace of mind that a peaceful perception of the world arises.
I could see peace in this situation instead of what I now see in it.
I can replace my feelings of depression, anxiety or worry [or my thoughts about this situation, personality or event] with peace. (A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 34, W-pI.34.1:2-4;5:4;6:4. See also ACIM Lesson 34 Insights.)
The thought system of separation brings with it images of separation — earthquakes, wars, political turmoil, competition, guilt and fear. It is the wish for separation, the wish to have specialness, that brings these images. Though it may not seem like it, we are wholly in control of everything we experience in the world. The perception that what happens in the world is independent of our thoughts is a self-deception.
To be free of this world and experience the peace of God, we need to let go of the wish for separation. As we let go of the wish to be separate, the images of the world become less important. The practice of choosing to see peace in every situation opens the door to the awareness that the oneness of Love is our true Home. The blessings of peace begin to be recognized as more valuable than the temporary morsels specialness offers. We move from the bondage of individuality to the freedom of living in the Wholeness of Love.
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