December 6, 2011 - Peace

ACIM Lesson #340
"I can be free of suffering today."


[Marsha's thoughts]

"Magical Things"
from the flow of Sandy Wythawai Starbird

Why is it that someone who feels they are following their path, who works hard to make a living in this way, seems to fail at every turn? I can't answer this question, but I can ask other questions! Are you desiring success or are you findings ways to understand your Being as the image and likeness of God? Are you expressing joy in everything you do? Are you grateful for every little thing which brightens your day? It seems to me that people are dropping their negative reactions and unfounded beliefs, but may be floundering because they have nothing to fill the void left from this letting go. I feel that some sort of active spiritual practice is necessary to facilitate a joyful existence. So my advice is to go to Sufi dances, or drummings, or yoga, or any of the multitude of nurturing activities which are growing in popularity. But most importantly, meditate. Make time to rest in quietude, regularly and as often as possible. And don't forget that five seconds of stillness, caught in between activity, is priceless!

Mary Baker Eddy quote:
"Who that has felt the loss of human peace has not gained stronger desires for spiritualjoy? The aspiration after heavenly good comes even before we discover what belongs to wisdom and Love. The loss of earthly hopes and pleasures brightens the ascending path of many a heart. The pains of sense quickly inform us that the pleasures of sense are mortal and that joy is spiritual."
Science & Health Page 265: 25-30