March 23, 2014 - Radical Reform

ACIM Workbook Lesson #82

Review: “The light of the world brings peace to every mind through my forgiveness” and “Let me not forget my function.”

The small, mountain town I live in is very close-knit. Most of us know and love each other on a personal level. There was an Equinox concert recently which was a beautiful expression of this community we share. By the same token, when someone is hurting or in trouble, we pull together to help them. There is currently a situation where one of our well-known, well-loved men has run amok and surprisingly been involved in an act of violence toward his family. The event seems to be fueled by ego and alcohol. We all feel terrible for him and everyone involved -- including ourselves, individually, as we each have a link to him by way of various community events. He's been fired from his job and ostracized by many. I keep thinking of the story of an African tribe which purportedly has a unique way of rehabilitating wrongdoers. They all gather in the center of the village and recount, in great detail, the admirable things they know about the person. This process may take days. When everyone is done, they have a joyous celebration, bringing the person back into their fold. I can see this happening here. We all share the same light, which brings peace to every mind. We can talk about this light until the cows come home, but it won't dispel the darkness unless we actually spark a flame. I pray we find a way to healing through active Love.

Mary Baker Eddy quote:

“One infinite God, good, unifies men and nations; constitutes the brotherhood of man; ends wars; fulfils the Scripture, "Love thy neighbor as thyself;" annihilates pagan and Christian idolatry,--whatever is wrong in social, civil, criminal, political, and religious codes; equalizes the sexes; annuls the curse on man, and leaves nothing that can sin, suffer, be punished or destroyed.”

Science & Health Page 340: 23-29