April 5, 2015 - The Joys of Today and Every Day

"Picnic Bunny"
painting by Judith Ann Griffith

ACIM  Workbook Lesson #95

“I am one Self, united with my Creator.”

For many of us, the celebrations of Easter hold negative trigger words such as salvation, resurrection, crucifixion. When we look at the metaphorical meaning of those words, we can relax into an understanding which is different from the traditional story telling about the murder of Jesus. I’m not going to delve into those interpretations as you all know them as well as I — perhaps better, depending upon your religious background. No matter what we have believed, we’re asked to put down the sword and pick up the flowers, carrying forth the light of forgiveness and recognizing ourSelves in the light of the Christ, which is what Jesus was trying to tell us in his beautiful teachings. If you want to hear some lovely things about this vision, Britney Shawley has a chat on youtube where she speaks to the resurrection we can experience daily. Happy Easter everyone! May the bunnies bring you joy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TscACpnru4s

Mary Baker Eddy quote:

"Resurrection: Spiritualization of thought; a new and higher idea of immortality, or spiritual existence; material belief yielding to spiritual understanding."

Science & Health Page 592:9-11

April 5, 2013 - I Am One Self

"River Rocks on the Buffalo"
painting by Carol Dickie

A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson #95

“I am one Self, united with my Creator.”

The title of a Wayne Dyer book has come to thought many times today: "There's a Spiritual Solution to Every Problem". We are learning that there is only one problem -- that is, the belief in separation from God.  Today I have heard from two friends about events which could greatly impact their lives, and therefore, all our lives. One instance involves a hog farm being built in the beautiful, sparsely-populated area surrounding the Buffalo National River. From the time I was a child, efforts have been made by numerous lovers of the land to keep this area a pure preserve, a natural paradise for everyone to enjoy. Floating on this river, camping by it, hiking its trails, discovering its secrets, these are among the things which help us to feel our Oneness with all that Is. Next, when making a stop at the library on my way home, I heard from another friend about a proposed electric line which would involve removal of huge numbers of trees, putting in their place poles half a football field in length, carrying huge lines for miles. These super-duper electricity-carrying beasts will also cut through people's backyards and the pristine woods of our Ozarks. What is the answer here? What do we do in response to unnecessary and harmful activities, done in the name of making our lives better? Everywhere we look something similar is happening. Unjust laws and inhumane practices sadden us, leave us dismayed, feeling hopeless. We don't need sympathy or by-rote platitudes to find answers. In today's ACIM lesson we are advised thus: "I am one Self, united with my Creator, at one with every aspect of creation, and limitless in power and in peace." Holding to spiritual Truth such as this, in listening contemplation, is the way I've found to hear answers to impossible questions. The acceptance that we are all united, that we are the loved of Love, leads to doors opening in thought which we didn't know existed. I'm not sure what the answers are, and neither are my friends who are distressed about these events. But I do know that there is a spiritual solution to every erroneous thought. Let's listen for it today.

Mary Baker Eddy quote:

"Identity is the reflection of Spirit, the reflection in multifarious forms of the living Principle, Love. Soul is the substance, Life, and intelligence of man, which is individualized, but not in matter. Soul can never reflect anything inferior to Spirit."

Science & Health Page 477:20-25