This blog title, “Lights to Heaven,” shows the power in illuminating the way to remembering who we are, and witnesses to my belief in and devotion to "A Course in Miracles", and my dedication to teaching it and commitment to following it. The essays I am guided to share are unscripted, and my interpretation of the workbook lessons of ACIM are part of my curriculum in becoming a Certified Teacher of Teachers of ACIM. Please share, love, and enjoy the miracle.

Sunday, January 16, 2022

A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 16

A Course in Miracles

Workbook Lesson 16

 

"I have no neutral thoughts."

 

Interpreted by Roberta Gallop

 

Daily Welcome:  Hi, my exciting buddies, connecting with you is always my favorite part of each new lesson, because this Course is the real deal, and I love the support along the way. Sometimes I am confused, sometimes I have no idea what I am, and it helps to know I am accepted and not judged no matter what. So, I hope the lessons are treating you well and that you are all raring to go another couple miles as we ease on down the road.

 

Prayer: Loving Christ, please help us to the difference between truth thoughts and imagination thoughts. Our minds get kinda numb and we get easily lost along the way, please guide us to know your design for us, so we can express our unique gifts and talents. Please open us deeply, but gently so we can feel every bit of our wonderous connection with you. Also help us to as we awaken, we awaken the world. Please lead us to where you would have us go, show us how to connect to those we can best help and give us the messages to say. I feel so loved and cared for by you, and I have the hope you will grant us all we need to remember the garden. Thank you for teaching us, and for granting us perseverance to continue the lessons. Allways.

 

Workbook Lesson: "I have no neutral thoughts."  Well, if this lesson don't just put the icing on the cake. I can't stop thinking, this much is crystal clear to me, I can't seem to get much of a handle on it. Then the Course says, "every thought you have contributes to truth or to illusion; either it extends the truth, or it multiplies illusions." (ACIM workbook, L16,) Now that sounds innocent enough, but remember I have no idea about my thoughts at all, past, future or anything else. So, when I think thoughts, (which is constantly) I have no idea if they contribute to truth or illusion, until I see how things start turning out, kinda like, oooppppssss that wasn't it. Yup, yup, yup, nope, well yup, oh I mean nope, doggoneit.

 

I have found with this lesson I have had to have extreme patience with myself, cause it is terrifying to realize I'm making crazy shit that isn't real, and then to accept I am utterly insane. Then I keep thinking these insane thoughts with my mind, and if that isn't bad enough, like oh ya by the way, you know those thoughts you addictively keep thinking. THEY COUNT, they are not neutral. I was better off when I thought they didn't mean anything. Remember we are not alone, there is power going on far beyond my little self, and there is most definitely a way out. God's got it.

 

Tips & Tricks: The best tip when it comes to this lesson or the Course lessons in general is one, I have mentioned frequently, to call in the Wholly Spirit and ask Him to help you see things differently. Because with the change in mind, brings that most needed change in perspective that brings on the miracles. I have also noticed that during these lessons I can get very preoccupied so doing things that will help you stay in the present, like meditation and breathing can help a lot. I wish I could snuggle you up in a blankie my friends, give you a warm bottle and guarantee you will make it this time. But the truth is whether you awaken through the course this time, is based on how bad you want it, and what lengths you are willing to go to get it.

 

Upon Closing: I'm pooped, how about you? This one left me quite emotionally drained, I bet you are a little tuckered yourself.  Sandwich anyone? As we get used to doing the lessons the daily discipline gets easier, but though the lessons do get more intense in some ways, Christ is making us stronger at the same time. But you got us right here for moral support and understanding, that's what friends are for. Blessed and Wholly Spirit, please do for us what we can't do for ourselves. Have a beautiful day, and gentle night. Love & Light, Riki 🌈

1 comment:

  1. Thank you again for this blog. It is so helpful. Because I was feeling a bit overwhelmed with this lesson and my thoughts. Then your next few sentences how we are not alone was perfect timing.

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