I didn't have to struggle to see this Morning. I went out to let the chickens out and it was beautiful. An absolutely gorgeous Morning. Paradise was easy to see. We had some of that arctic air flow over us last night and the temperature dropped into the forties Fahrenheit. The record cold for this day is 49. We have been flip flopping from hot weather to cool. But it is a beautiful Summer, plenty of moisture and everything is lush.
"I will to see", that is an affirmation from The Course In Miracles. It expresses an intent to see through the ego created veil that we weave before our eyes. We know it is an illusion, but it is all we know. We can't see any evidence that it is not real. Yet we know, that when we have those moments of clarity and love fills our hearts and minds the world looks quite different. Perhaps, still an illusion, but one of love rather than fear.
Our teachers, throughout the ages, have taught us that the first step out of the illusion is to see everything with/as love. After basking in unconditional love for a few generations we may be ready to see what is creating the illusion. We have been taught that it is the unconditional love of pure energy. All is energy. All is Love. All is oneness.
We have accepted that our experience is our creation. Most of us now experience a world created by both fear and love. The trouble is having a world created by a little fear is like being a little pregnant. Fear likes to attract the attention of the mind. When we let in a grain of fear, it opens the door for a bushel. As long as we are willing to tolerate a little bit of fear, we deny ourselves from Paradise. We can't put our big toe in hell and not let it take us over.
Okay, we struggle. That cranky neighbor. That difficult relative. Sure we know that the light is in them, too. They are good at engaging our egos. We react emotionally. There goes our Paradise. We have to accept that we are responsible for our perception. If your neighbor or relative wants to be crazy, bless them. Bless them again. Imagine a white light around them ameliorating their negativity. We are not obligated to react to or correct another's negativity. We would be acting through our egos. Reacting could send both of us to hell. Correcting would be seen as controlling; which is ego. Guidance comes from people without any stake in the game.
We are learning acceptance. Acceptance doesn't react. Acceptance doesn't correct. Acceptance sees that the love is there. It may be hidden. It is there. Love is behind everything. Acceptance knows there is no need to struggle. We are learning. We are evolving. All we need to do is Love.
Every time we catch ourselves reacting through our ego, we are one step closer to giving it up. Yes, we are learning acceptance. Some of us learn easy. Some of us like to be dragged through the brambles. We are, all, learning.
There is only Love and Fear. It is our choice. There is no such thing as a little bit of fear.
Love and Peace, Gregg
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