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| ACIM Lesson 12 |
Welcome Dear Ones - In Lesson 12 of A Course in Miracles, we confront the unsettling nature of our thoughts and the world they create. Through introspection, we recognize that the chaos we perceive externally mirrors the chaos within. Yet, amidst this turmoil, we discover a profound truth: the world, as we see it, is meaningless. By acknowledging this, we pave the way for inner peace and divine understanding.
The Material Of Lesson 12 To Practice
Source: Teachings of Christ Mind - Lesson 12 - ACIM Sparkly Edition
Material Exploration
"In Lesson 12 of A Course In Miracles, we delve into the profound realization that our perceptions shape the world we perceive with our eyes. The world appears chaotic, filled with fear, danger, hostility, and sadness, because we project these attributes onto it. However, the truth is that the world is inherently meaningless. It is our interpretation, our assigning of meaning, that gives rise to our experience of it.
As we engage in the exercises for Lesson 12, we open our eyes and look around us slowly, deliberately. We observe our surroundings and acknowledge the thoughts that arise within us. We may think of the world as good or bad, satisfying or unsatisfying, but ultimately, these are just interpretations. What truly upsets us is the realization that the world has no inherent meaning.
Yet, beneath the veil of meaninglessness lies the eternal truth: the Word of God. When we let go of our interpretations and allow the truth to be written upon the world, we find indescribable happiness. We realize that in the realm of the eternal 'I Am,' distinctions such as 'you,' 'he,' 'she,' and 'they' fade away. There is only the Oneness of existence, the unity of all creation as part of the Divine Cosmic Consciousness.
In embracing this truth, we release ourselves from the chains of perception and enter into the boundless freedom of divine realization. Let us practice seeing beyond the illusions of meaning and embracing the Oneness of existence, where the I Am and We Are merge as expressions of the Divine Universal Consciousness."
Perception and Perpetual “Giving Meaning To Every Thing”
Perception is indeed a deeply subjective process influenced by our thoughts, beliefs, and past experiences. We often attach meaning to everything we encounter, shaping our reality according to our interpretations. However, as Lesson 12 of ACIM reminds us, this meaning we ascribe is often rooted in our own inner chaos and has no inherent truth.
By recognizing the inherent meaninglessness of the world as we perceive it, we free ourselves from the burdens of judgment, fear, and conflict. Instead, we open ourselves to a deeper understanding of reality—one that transcends the limitations of our mortal senses and aligns with the eternal truth of divine love and unity. Through this shift in perception, we can find peace amidst the chaos and cultivate a profound connection with the infinite wisdom of the universe.
When knowing I Am, there will be no You, He, She and They. There is only One: The I Am, We Are as Part of “All There Is – The Father Mother of Divine Life, Universal Loving Intelligent” as what Ever name come into mind.