Hi! I seem to be having trouble with the bubble today... It's acting up funny. I went ahead and did the vlog using 'youtube'. So you will be able to view both, the bubble and my post regarding the quote I used from ACIM.
It's from the Text chapter 5 section II paragraph 7; sentences: 1 through 5. (T-5.II.7:1-5)
"The Voice of the Holy Spirit does not command, because it is incapable of arrogance. It does not demand, because it does not seek control. It does not overcome, because it does not attack. It merely reminds. It is compelling only because of what it reminds you of."
Monday, August 20, 2007
Bubble: Aug 20th ACIM Quote
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Hmm, where's the youtube? I don't see it here.
I used 'youtube' to do the post. That is the video clip. Are you able to view the clip that is posted here?
I see the youtube here now! Looks clear.
By the way, it must be the bubble service that's having the technical problem as I also see the same problem you described on my computer.
I'll probably be back with a comment later when my schedule's not so heavy. Smile.
Namaste!
Howdy!
Yeah, the bubble looked choppy and youtube looks better. I got the message that you were trying to convey anyway :o)
Will type more when I am off tomorrow and Friday... I am working more hours at Kroger's now that my kids are at school, on the day shift (not night shift.)
As I understand it now...
We have two voices within us. One voice is of the Holy Spirit (our internal Teacher), and the other voice is of the ego (our split mind). Every message coming from the Holy Spirit is loving because the Holy Spirit sees us as still one with God -- having never been separated from Him and are innocent; He is awakening us to the light of our true nature as children of God (spiritual beings). Every message coming from the ego is fearful because it believes that we are separated from God and are guilty. It makes us believe we are who we really are not. Every action we make is based on our choice of either love or fear. Every moment we are choosing to listen to either one of the two voices. This is what we need to be aware of.
May we always be aware...
As I see it now...
Referring to this week's quote: You who want peace can find it by complete forgiveness -- by letting ... go, you'll find peace within.
As long as we believe in our separation (fall), we need forgiveness on earth. In reality, peace is already within us -- like the calmness at the bottom of the lake although the lake looks turbulent on the surface. But because of our belief in separation, we are not experiencing peace within even though we say we forgive. The missing key is our realization and acceptance of who we really are: our oneness with the Divine Source (God). If we truly see that we are all one with the Great Spirit, we can see that if we refuse to forgive..., then we're not forgiving ourselves. By not letting ...go, we've made ourselves prisoners to whatever disturbs us. We need to see ourselves like the sun rays -- extending warmth (love) to all from the sun. The sun (like the Divine Source) shines upon all -- sees no discrimination, plays no favoritism. (See Gandhi's quote below.)
As I understand it now, we cannot experience true inner peace when we say we forgive but still believe in our separation -- not seeing all as one. May we remind ourselves daily through prayer and/or meditation that we are all one with the light and love of the Great Spirit and experience true inner peace when we forgive completely.
Namaste.
"I believe in the absolute of Oneness of God, and humanity. What though we have many bodies? We have but one soul. The rays of the sun are many through refraction. But they have the same source. I cannot, therefore, detach myself from the wickedest soul nor may I be denied identity with the most virtuous." -- Mathatma Gandhi
I am just making some sense of what Hilda said about forgiving. I understand the point and I am applying it to my thought process. Okay, we all know that forgiveness is a way to peace and awareness that we are one with God. What about "acknowledging the forgiveness" which could complete the circle of love (like, forgive and forget, as the saying goes.) We are grounded in the practice of apologizing and forgiving... I tried explaining this concept to a friend who said that there has to be an apology or otherwise, forgiving without apologizing and acknowledging would mean nothing. Huh, huh... it is a new concept still for me.
Hmm, if I knew and felt that I had injured someone, I would want to go to that person and apologize. If this person refused to forgive me, then I would forgive that person for refusing to forgive me and let it go. (easier said than done)
Now when someone was doing something that I found upsetting to me, I could not expect that person to apologize to me. It's my reaction to what s/he did -- not what s/he did to me. (ego's perception - judgement). Instead, I would need to realize that what I didn't like about that person's behavior was really the part about me that I didn't like.(projection) So I would need to realize this and forgive that person and myself and let it go.
Also, whatever negative that person did was a cry for love -- so, I would need to realize that and forgive rather than demanding an apology from him/her. If we demand that a person apologize... then we are judging and still seeing ourselves as separate beings, not one with the Divine Source.
I'm thinking about Jesus saying, "Father, forgive them for they do not know what they do." Here's a good example of his NOT insisting that the people responsible for his crucifixion apologize to him. He forgave them and let it go.
The teaching of forgiveness in ACIM is radical as it is based on oneness of us all and calls for no judgement -- just love. It's the way to inner peace/heaven.
Blessings!
Hilda,
I want to thank you for your beautiful comments that you posted on September 13th regarding forgiveness. Jill forwarded me your comments via email last night. The timing was perfect. I realized that a situation that I was struggling with was merely a projection of myself. The book Loving What Is by Byron Katie is profound. I recommend this book for those who struggle with the concept of forgiveness and letting go. Blessed be! Cheryl
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