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| A Course in Miracles (ACIM) Lesson 13 |
Welcome Dear Ones In Lesson 13 of A Christ way of A Course in Miracles. Is your world meaningless and scary? Explore ACIM Lesson 13 & discover how your beliefs create your reality. Let's discover the meaningless world and overcome fear & find peace.
The Material Of Lesson 13 To Practice
Source: Teachings of Christ Mind - Lesson 13 - ACIM Sparkly Edition
Lesson 13 in A Course in Miracles delves deeper into the concept introduced earlier: our perception shapes our reality. Here, we explore the idea that a world devoid of inherent meaning can trigger fear. Imagine a vast, white canvas. This blank canvas represents the world before we imbue it with meaning. The ego, acting like a mischievous artist, steps in and begins filling the canvas with unsettling images – anxieties, worries, and fears we hold close. Because the canvas was originally blank, these daunting pictures lack true substance. They're mere creations of the ego's brushstrokes.
The lesson explains that a world devoid of inherent meaning can evoke fear. Why? Because when we encounter these scary pictures, we readily accept them as reality, and fear takes hold. The objective is to learn to see the canvas as blank once more. This is achieved by recognizing the ego's scary pictures for what they truly are – illusions.
The provided exercises serve as a practical guide to achieving this shift in perception:
- Close your eyes and repeat: "I am looking at a meaningless world." This simple act helps us detach from the frightening images the ego has painted.
- Open your eyes and observe the world around you: "I am looking at a meaningless world." As we look at the world with fresh eyes, we remind ourselves that it's not inherently scary. It's a blank canvas waiting for our interpretation.
- Close your eyes and repeat: "A meaningless world engenders fear because I think I am in competition with God." This statement might initially feel unsettling, but it simply highlights the ego's fear of relinquishing control. The ego thrives on creating a world defined by fear and separation, where it feels like it needs to compete with a higher power (symbolized here as God) for dominance.
Don't be discouraged if these exercises feel awkward at first. Learning to see the world through a different lens takes practice. The key lies in simply acknowledging any fear that arises and understanding that it stems from the ego's resistance to letting go of its fabricated reality.
Remember, this journey of self-discovery isn't meant to be solitary; you are with me Yeshua the christ and your loving entourage with christ consciouness. We're all on a path to release the ego's grip on fear and perceive the world as a place brimming with love and peace. As we continue to practice these lessons, the blank canvas awaits, ready to be filled with the vibrant colors of our authentic experiences.
What is Belief and Why You Believe It?
Imagine your mind as a giant filter. Everything you perceive, hear, and experience externally gets passed through this filter before shaping your reality. This filter is built from your beliefs - a collection of ideas you've gathered from family, school, society, and your own experiences.
Rewrite old belief and rewire your brain with focus on love and peace
ACIM says many of these beliefs, especially the old with lower vibration are based on fear and separation, like the idea the world is a scary place. These beliefs create drama and negativity in your mind. The good news is, you can change the filter! By questioning your thoughts, practicing forgiveness, and focusing on love, you can break free from limiting beliefs and see the world as a place filled with peace and love.