A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson #100
“My part is essential to God’s plan for salvation.”
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| Heather, Sunset, Principia photo by Aaron Springston |
[Marsha's thoughts]
Today we are urged to be fully present in the joy which is our inheritance as a reflection of God. When I hear the word joy, I tend to think of exuberant happiness. But quiet, peaceful happiness spreads joy, too. And we've all had times in our lives when happiness doesn't seem to be present at all. At times like those, it's even more important to understand what our part is in all of this: and that is to express God. In every situation, whether solemn or celebratory, our function is the same. Sometimes it seems too simple, doesn't it? All we have to do is to allow everything to be Love: to reflect it, to live it, to be it! A sentence from today's lesson says: "God's Will for you is perfect happiness." Wow! God wants me to be happy!! And not just wants me to, but tells me how to do this, if I will listen. Once again, quieting the material senses is the key to hearing this guidance. There are so many ways to open up to spiritual sense, and I love practicing them in daily life! One of my favorites is the nightly time of listening for what the topic of these writings will be. I tune in Pandora radio to classical music and/or George Winston piano music and sit quietly, waiting to hear what I'm going to write about. Living all elements of life with an attitude of listening is a constant adventure, and at the same time, it's a calm road to peace and joy. Have you noticed that cameras capture inner feelings? The eyes tell it all, and whatever you're feeling is pretty easy to see in this digital age. But let's not be afraid of those times we're sad. Quietly do what needs to be done, in the surety that happiness and joy are ever present, waiting for each of us to let them in.
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“Harmony is produced by its Principle, is controlled by it and abides with it. Divine Principle is the Life of man. Man's happiness is not, therefore, at the disposal of physical sense. Truth is not contaminated by error. Harmony in man is as beautiful as in music, and discord is unnatural, unreal.”
Science & Health Page 304:16-21
