My thoughts* on ACIM Urtext Lesson 32, for February 1, 2024. I have invented the world I see.
I have invented the world I see.
* I am so glad to have this understanding and know that the suffering of the world is not a requirement of existence.
1. Today we are continuing to develop the theme of cause and effect. ²You are not the victim of the world you see because you invented it. ³You can give it up as easily as you made it up. ⁴You will see it or not see it, as you wish. ⁵While you want it you will see it; when you no longer want it, it will not be there for you to see.
* I would not expect to see this happen in a flash though, who knows, it might for some. Most of us will be gently led by the Holy Spirit into a better place.
* And bear in mind that we have “group thinks” and “generational thinks” and so on that we may or may not be able to release ourselves from due to the agreements that we made with others before we came to mortal existence. I need a witness that God IS to sustain me through these times. I do not know what those who do not acknowledge Him fall back on.
2. The idea for today, like the preceding ones, applies to your inner and outer worlds, which are actually the same. ²However, since you see them as different, the practice periods for today will again include two phases, one involving the world you see outside you, and the other the world you see in your mind. ³In today’s exercises, try to introduce the thought that both are in your own imagination.
* I truly appreciate the fact that I can let go of either world, inside or out if it does not align with peace and just lie back and rest on the fact that God IS. It is a tremendous comfort to me.
3. Again we will begin the practice periods for the morning and evening by repeating the idea for today two or three times while looking around at the world you see as outside yourself. ²Then close your eyes and look around your inner world. ³Try to treat them both as equally as possible. ⁴Repeat the idea for today unhurriedly as often as you wish, as you watch the images your imagination presents to your awareness.
4. For the two longer practice periods three to five minutes are recommended, with not less than three required. ²More than five can be utilized, if you find the exercise restful. ³To facilitate this, select a time when few distractions are anticipated, and when you yourself feel reasonably ready.
5. These exercises are also to be continued during the day, as often as possible. ²The shorter applications consist of repeating the idea slowly, as you survey either your inner or outer world. ³It does not matter which you choose.
6. The idea for today should also be applied immediately to any situation that may distress you. ²Apply the idea by telling yourself:
³I have invented this situation as I see it.
* Like laying back on a “floaty in the pool,” I rely on my witness that God IS to sustain me from moment to moment, wherever I might find myself.
(ACIM, W-32.1:1–6:3)
Till next time, God bless, debi.
