LESSON 110
I am as God created me.
“The healing power of today’s idea is limitless. It is the birthplace of all miracles, the great restorer of the truth to the awareness of the world.”
The reason this lesson is so powerful is that the world we see, the body we believe we inhabit, all the effects of separation are only in our mind. There is no world outside our mind. So, if we remember who we are, we will have no interest in thinking the world into being. Without our desire for the world it will cease to be.
From other things in the Course that we have read, it is clear that this will happen in stages, beginning with awakening to the truth and as more and more awaken, the world we made takes on a different aspect, one without guilt and fear so we have a happy dream, after which, we will return our awareness to the Mind of God.
I focus on my part of this process because the rest is out of my hands. We are told to meditate so that we can discover in our minds, the Self Who is the holy Son of God Himself. I see my part as two-fold. I am still watching my mind for untrue thoughts and letting them be removed for me. There are not so many as before, but they still show up and there are a few that I still believe, though none that I am not willing to give up.
The second part, equally, if not more important, is the meditation and in that part I am still a baby, taking small steps. And, oh yes, there is a third essential part. “We will remember Him throughout the day with thankful hearts and loving thoughts for all who meet with us today. For it is thus that we remember Him.” I awaken through loving and honoring my brother.
Regina’s Tip
1. I recommend practicing Self-inquiry during your 5-minute meditation breaks today. You could practice with different questions during different breaks. Which questions work best for you? Feel free to use other methods of Self-inquiry that you may have heard of. For example Mooji’s question was, “Can the seer be seen?”
2. The lesson points to another type of inquiry when it says, “Let graven images you made to be the Son of God instead of what he is be worshipped not today.” This brings up the question, “What ideas of ‘me’ do I have that are not what I am?’
If you focus on Self-inquiry during meditation, you can use the rest of the day to ponder this second question. Be open to notice what you tell yourself about you. Notice what roles you are heavily identified with. What judgments do you make about who you are? Pay attention to discover who YOU TELL YOURSELF that you are. See how many of these false images you can uncover in your thoughts today. Realize these are images you make, and then remind yourself, “I am as God created me.
My Thoughts
Regina suggests two practices, self-inquiry and noticing the roles we assign ourselves and what we believe about ourselves. I admit that I don’t relate to the self-inquiry practice, but I will do it anyway. I think I could use this one. “~ Listen to a sound in your environment & then ask, “Who hears this?” Turn attention to become aware of you, the awareness that hears.” That one is easier for me to accept and make sense of.
Thinking about my ideas of myself, the roles I play that are important to me are parent (somewhat) and grandmother. Grandmother is a delight but while I play that role and the role of mother, I am not attached to them. I don’t define myself through them. The role that I am somewhat attached to is teacher of God. I think it is part of my purpose and is important. If I think I have failed in this role, I am upset. If something happened where I could not actively participate in this role, I would not cease to be so I am not confused about that part at least. I am glad that this has not happened, and I am learning to love my mistakes and to be happy in those situations that feel challenging so there is less distress when I mess up.
© Copyright 2019, Pathways of Light. https://www.pathwaysoflight.org
You may freely share copies of this with your friends, provided this notice is included.
Has this page been helpful to you?
Your contribution in support of this site is greatly appreciated. To make a tax deductible contribution or become a member online, go to http://www.pathwaysoflight.org/polshop/home.php?cat=254.
Or send a check or money order to Pathways of Light, 6 Oak Court, Ormond Beach, FL 32174-2623 (USD only, please) Thank you for your support.