A Course in Miracles
Workbook Lesson 104
"I seek but what belongs to me in truth."
Interpreted by Roberta Gallop
Daily Welcome: Hi everyone, another day and another re-commitment to myself and God and to you guys to keep moving forward down the path to enlightenment no matter what comes up in my life. Whether it's a happy day or a gray day, I'm still working on showing up and moving forward. And nothing puts a smile on my face quicker than seeing you guys show up too. Well, time for those amazingly healing group hugs as we boogie on down that road, apparently for the 104th time, yay us.
Prayer: Blessings Creator, I know that one of my favorite thoughts starts out: "Now kiddies, God got bored one day and created you". I know it's a little mean of me, but I do it because I don't understand. Please help me to understand. Please help me to know that this isn't one great big cruel joke at my expense. I want to grow closer to you, I want to feel the love you have for me. Please remove the blocks that stand in the way. Thank you for teaching me, allways.
Workbook Lesson: "I seek but what belongs to me in truth." – So, this tells me I'm looking for love and happiness, and I feel like no bleep Sherlock, I've been searching for that since I came out of Mama, but, in all the wrong places. This lesson brings out the wonderful point that love and happiness are already mine, and the truth is I don't have to seek, I just need to accept the beauty that I already am. Which once again highlights the importance of releasing the image of the little self I have made by dismantling (forgiving and releasing) the thoughts which made it in the first place.
Thinking it Over: The illusion of free-will can be a real trip, and one of my favorite Course concepts. It's actually pretty simple, in little self mode, we don't really have the ability to create, we have the ability to pretend to create. And the rub is we think that what we make is real. God wanted to have the experience of creating, but didn't wanna give us the powder to blow ourselves to hell with the permanent stuff. So, whenever I think myself an a-hole, think myself I don't count, that I am stupid and worthless, I believe it. Does it really alter the truth? No, but in my mind I think it does and I keep me from seeing the glorious truth. It also keeps me from accepting all the wonderment God has in store for me. So, the thought question for you today is if I think I'm polka dot and I'm really white (as God created me), does that make me polka dot or am I still white (innocent)?
Tips & Tricks: learning to sit and quiet the mind I have found is so important to sensing my connection with God. It is important to slow the mind chatter down to a dull roar, so I can feel the deep peace that lies within. Many students of the Course have found great depth and understanding through meditation. I seem to be a little slow on the uptake when it comes to that, but I find being in nature, and listening to guided meditations very helpful in my awakening process. It's not that I don't believe in meditation, it's just when I try, my mind turns into a rebellious 2 year old right about nap time. One thing that does help a lot is being aware of my negative and rebellious thoughts, and when they come up truly forgiving myself and releasing them to the Holy Spirit. Remembering to be gentle with yourself and not pick up the big stick in the corner goes a long way too.
Upon Closing: We did it again my blessed buddies, the going was easy, and the company was astounding. Please remember to be kind to yourself along the way, eating well, sleeping well, and enjoying the lessons as much as possible. If you miss a day, get back to it as soon as you can, but don't hurry and do more than one lesson a day, a steady pace will help to order your mind. I so enjoy this. Love & Light, Riki 🌈