A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson #297
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“Forgiveness is the only gift I give.”
We often think of forgiveness as being given by ourselves to others, or given from someone to us. It seems to be that when we give this grace to ourselves, it is automatically given to everyone. I have a good friend who glows with inner beauty and Love. She recently told me that she realized she had no guilt. All those little things she had blamed herself for are gone. Most of us have things we feel bad about, whether it's something unintentionally hurtful said to a friend or perhaps a premeditated act from childhood. I know I do. By following my friend’s beautiful example, I hope to feel this grace which is God, and through this feeling I will watch all blame and pain disappear and be replaced with the peace and acceptance which is my heritage.
Mary Baker Eddy quote:
“True prayer is not asking God for love; it is learning to love, and to include all mankind in one affection”
No and Yes, p. 39:17-18
