May 21, 2012 - "The Holy Man" by Susan Trott

A Course in Miracles Workbook lesson #141:

Today begins a review. Our main theme is:

“My mind holds only what I think with God" Specifically we remember #121 and 122: “Forgiveness is the key to happiness”, and “Forgiveness offers everything I want.”

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photo by Aaron Springston

I am reminded of a delightful little book called, "The Holy Man" by Susan Trott. It is comprised of numerous scenarios recounted by and through a group of people who are waiting in line to see the Holy Man. They feel all their questions will be answered, all their problems solved, if only they can meet and speak with him. The irony is that when they are finally admitted, he simply leads them through the house and out the back door. The beauty of the book is that everyone comes to see what they need to see from their interactions while waiting in the long line and through their reflections on life. In pondering today's workbook lesson, it occurs to me that this is true of us, also. The realization that my true thoughts are those I think with God brings a newness to everyday life. By releasing my practiced thoughts of events and interactions today, I will be able to see without judgment. This is the meaning of forgiveness, which I will practice with every thought I have. If I'm thinking purely with God, I needn't place meaning on anything I experience today. With this pure slate, who knows what insights will be mine? As with those waiting to speak to someone they think has all the answers, I will be finding answers in every moment, simply by the allowing myself to accept that I am One with God. As such, all the answers are mine, without even asking.

Mary Baker Eddy quote:

“God creates all forms of reality. His thoughts are spiritual realities. So-called mortal mind--being nonexistent and consequently not within the range of immortal existence--could not by simulating deific power invert the divine creation, and afterwards recreate persons or things upon its own plane, since nothing exists beyond the range of all-inclusive infinity, in which and of which God is the sole creator. Mind, joyous in strength, dwells in the realm of Mind. Mind's infinite ideas run and disport themselves. In humility they climb the heights of holiness.”

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