A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 6

A Course in Miracles

Workbook Lesson 6

 

"I am upset because I see something that is not there."

 

Interpreted by Roberta Gallop

 

Daily Welcome: Hey all, can you imagine we are 6 days into this thing, look at how the time flies, especially when you're having fun. It's kinda like I know my head is being poked, prodded, and squoze like an orange, but I don't care cause I am enjoying the company so much. All kidding aside, I really do like we are doing this together. Most of the times I did the Course I was doing the workbook on my own, (until I found my teacher) and it got scary, and sometimes I got lonely and afraid I wasn't doing it right, and I didn't feel I had anyone to talk to about it with who would understand. So, I made a vow to myself and God that if I was ever put in a position to teach, I would be there for my students, because I do know the value of a friendly smile, or a helping hand. Or just the knowledge that someone cares, and we are in this together.

 

Prayer: Thank you loving Christ, for giving us the desire to return to you, and for creating this path for us to follow. Please help us to trust you more, to reach within to you more, and to have the honesty, open-mindedness, and willingness to keep going for it no matter how we feel at any given time. And as our brains get scrambled more and more, please reassure us that all is well. We love you and want to awaken to the truth at just the right time. Please do for us what we can not do for ourselves. Thank you for being with us allways.

 

 

Workbook Lesson: So now we get to the real crux of the issue. "I am upset because I see something that is not there."  I am seeing things that aren't there, it puts me in mind of pink polka dotted ponies and rainbow spotted zebras, or stuff you see after you've had one too many.  A lot of this lesson has to do with previous programing, old tapes, stuff we probably are not even aware of. My teacher, Rev Devan Jesse Byrne says, "You might not realize that most of the reactions you have throughout the day when you get upset, are really because you just have a habit of reacting in that fashion." (ACIMi L6, perceptions) The cool thing was as I continued to do the lessons, I was able to catch the programmed responses sooner and let them go sooner. For years I even found myself reacting differently to women that dyed their hair blonde and had large breasts, cause I felt I was in competition with them, (for what I really wasn't sure.)  Now, more and more I see them as just my sisters and paying very little attention to their bodies at all. But back then, I could be in the best mood ever, smiling, happy, glad to be alive and then I might see one of them on tv, or the internet, and it was on. There was no pleasing me for the rest of the day. In some ways finding out I was reacting to old programming was a bit of a comfort, because most of that old stuff just came from being in the world, like commercials, movies, songs.

 

Tips & Tricks: The Course has never said I was screwed up, though my mind has implied it many times. It talks about a new way of perceiving things, and that I have been imagining a shit ton, but over time, lessons after lesson, I have come to rely on the slow but sure breadcrumbs of wisdom along the way. Sometimes a calgon moment can be just the ticket to helping us remember that it's about progress not perfection. Breathe and know you are God.

 

 

Upon Closing: Life can be a fun and strange journey, so if you are still hangin in there with us kudos to you. Tomorrow will be a whole week my fellow students, so pat yourself on the back if for nothing else tenacity, bigtime. Please remember to keep doing the lessons as recommended and if you find yourself drifting a little just ask the Wholly Spirit to help get you back on track. Have a blessed night and know we your buddies are thinkin of ya, cause it just wouldn't be the same without ya. Love & Light, Riki 🌈