Click link to go to:
Previous Article •
Next Article
Together We Light the Way Index
What are the blessings that come with letting the truth return to your mind?
C-3.8. How lovely does the world become in just that single instant when you see the truth about yourself reflected there.
It is easy to get caught up in the story and forget who We are. This is why we need constant reminders. It is the reason for A Course in Miracles, for the daily lessons, for these courses. Most of the time, I know this world, this body and its story are not my reality. But sometimes I start taking it very seriously, as if this is all there is to us and every little thing is of great importance. Thank God, this doesn’t happen so much anymore and when it does, I know my way out. I know that each time it happens, I remember the truth and I become stronger in the truth. It is my part in the Atonement to accept it, to make decisions for God over and over until I know nothing else. I have to be absolutely certain that I want God before God can do His part and lift me to Him. The following is an example of a time when fear did come temporarily into my mind and how I handled it,
Yesterday, my daughter and son in law took me for a ride on the “mule”, a for wheel ATV. I didn’t really have any interest in this but said yes before I thought it through. We went over and under and through every terrain you could think of. I was jostled and had to duck to avoid being hit by branches. I didn’t enjoy it and wished I hadn’t come. First, the ego-mind blamed my daughter for inviting me. She surely knew this was not my cup of tea. This was a typical ego projection. When we don’t like how we feel, we look for someone to blame.
I couldn’t hold onto this thought for long because it was ridiculous. All I had to do was say no and I didn’t. Then, as the terrain got really rough, I felt fear. Of course, as soon as I opened the way for the ego to interpret the situation, fear was bound to show up. At some point in the ride, I came to my senses. I remembered that fear is not real and so I must be choosing an emotion that is distressing me. So I stopped. Once I stopped, I enjoyed the rest of the ride.
First, I had made a decision with the ego and experienced resentment and fear, then I changed my mind and made a decision with the Holy Spirit and experienced happiness. That’s the way of it in every circumstance. I already knew this but it was a good reminder. We must make these decisions every day and in each situation. I used to be upset with myself when I did something like this, when I fell back into an ego response, but now I see that it doesn’t mean anything. It is just another opportunity to reinforce the truth in my mind.
© 2020, Pathways of Light. https://www.pathwaysoflight.org
You may freely share copies of this with your friends, provided this notice is included.
<< Back to main page of Together, We Light the Way
Has this page been helpful to you?
Your contribution to support this site is greatly appreciated. To make a tax deductible contribution with a credit/debit card, click here.
Click here to donate from your PayPal account.
Or send a check to Pathways of Light, 12530 Lions Chase Court, Huntley, IL 60142.
This journal has been viewed 3653750 times
Electronic "Magazine" — Sign up to receive periodic emails with thoughts to ponder, inspirational articles and the latest news.
Subscribe to daily emails of Workbook Lesson Insights.
ACIM Text Made Simple — answers to hundreds of questions about the Text. Click here.
Daily Inspiration Blog — Thoughts to inspire your day. Click here.
Inspiring journals by Pathways of Light ministers applying the principles of ACIM. Click here.
Miracles News — hundreds of inspiring
miracle stories. Click here.
Request Free Printed Program & Product Catalog
Or call 1-800-323-7284 (US & Canada) or 386-615-7284.
Click here to email your questions.
United Kingdom: Click here to email your questions about Pathways of Light in the UK or call +44 (0) 207 7262 0209.
Inspired by the principles presented in A Course in Miracles, this
ministry training focuses on accepting the mind healing that is guided by the
Teacher within, the Holy Spirit. As our minds are healed, we become Holy Spirit’s
instruments of healing. For more information
click here.
If you would like a deeper understanding of key principles of
A Course in Miracles, the 24 Pathways of Light ACIM Practitioner
courses provide a complete, multimedia package to help you make ACIM
principles a ready resource to call upon in your mind throughout your
day.
Click here for more information.
Spiritual Counselor Training — based on principles of A Course in Miracles, including ordination. More….
Hey, Holy Spirit, It's Me Again by Rev. Myron Jones. An indispensable guide
for anyone on the path of ACIM with insights on the 1st 90 lessons. More….
The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other
by Gary Renard. Clarifying the difference between duality and nonduality.
Learn more.
Eternal Life and A Course in Miracles by Jon
Mundy, Phd. A Path to Eternity in the Essential Text.
Learn more.
True Forgiveness by Rev. Jennifer McSween. The Proven Path from Pain to Power in 5 Simple Steps.
Learn more.
Listen & Receive 30-Day Home Study Learn to receive
insight for your life in a form that is perfect for you …heal fears, find joy & peace.
Learn more.
Spiritual Counselor Training — based on principles of A Course in Miracles, including ordination. More….
24 ACIM
Practitioner courses including 50-page study guide, CD's with facilitator.
More….
Live Your Happy by Rev.
Maria Felipe. A real-world approach to living happily, based on A Course in Miracles.
Learn more.
From the Christ Mind scribed by Darrell Morley Price. A simple, yet profound message that
you can immediately apply to current circumstances. More….
Forgiving Kevin Audio book by Rev. Larry Glenz.
A moving and inspiring true story of a father/son relationship that withstood seven years of addiction, recovery, and
relapse. More….
Healing Family Relationships Applying the
Principles of A Course in Miracles 6 CD audio book by Rev. Myron Jones.
Learn how family relationships offer fertile grounds for forgiveness and healing
your judgments of the world. More.