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ACIM Workbook Lesson #87
Review: “I will there be light.” and “There is no will but God’s.”
There was a time when my gallery, Eureka Thyme, had a reception for a group of people who were in town for a state meeting of the Keep America Beautiful group. At the time, there was construction going on out front which involved a large hole, surrounded by orange cones, sandbags, and black plastic filled with rainwater. My temptation was to be embarrassed by the general air of destruction. Interestingly, not a single one of the party attendees said anything about the mess, but only complimented us on our beautiful town, the great gallery space, and the wonderful food provided for them. The Light which was expressed by the people I met at this event was palpable! One woman, with whom I felt an immediate affinity, was not only the leader of her local beautification program but had spearheaded an unusual art show. The Arkansas State Hospital is dedicated to the treatment of mental illness. This woman inaugurated an art show featuring works from the patients. She said most of the people there had nothing but the clothes on their back when they came to the facility. This amazing art show and sale is benefiting them in many ways. Not just by increasing self-esteem, but by putting some cash back for them to have upon their release. She said this has helped them want to get better, as many stay all their life for fear of returning to the "real world". How inspiring it is to meet people who are following inner guidance in the bringing of light to the world! Today I vow to listen deeply and follow through on what I hear!
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“The admission to one's self that man is God's own likeness sets man free to master the infinite idea. The understanding and recognition of Spirit must finally come, and we may as well improve our time in solving the mysteries of being through an apprehension of divine Principle. At present we know not what man is, but we certainly shall know this when man reflects God.”
Science & Health Page 90:24-32
