In my reflection, I compared the words of yesterday\u2019s theme with today\u2019s. \u201cI am as God created me\u201d<\/em> brings two ideas of myself in separate ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There is the old traditional way of \u2018created in the image of God\u2019 which has me think of my body. Of course, today I don\u2019t think of God as a human with a body so this is a carry over. But, does it offer me any jewels? I am as God created me, a physical being created as a part of a natural ecosystem. I will pick up this jewel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The second thought on being as God created me is being reminded of my original blessed innocent light. The Presence of Love that I experience when I connect to my true Self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For some reason this lesson, \u201cI am one Self\u201d,<\/em> has me think of my mind as part of the greater mind. My mind seems separate, but sometimes I wonder if it is one mind and my thoughts are all there is. I don\u2019t see any evidence of this being so from my interactions with others. Curious … it is said I am but one Self.<\/p>\n\n\n\n LOL. God must have a very cluttered mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This just feels like rambling today so I will let it go. All is well. I am loved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou are [I am] one Self, united and secure in light and joy and peace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201c\u2026 at one with every aspect of creation, and limitless in power and peace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Practice for five minutes every hour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Logic tells me that this is an impossible request so, in the past, I have chosen to put it aside. In today’s lesson, the request is emphasized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I want to be that guiltless Child of God but find this request burdensome. I can\u2019t do this perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In Hollie\u2019s notes she has the perspective that the practice is that \u2018we must first fill our own cup\u2019. (I did not think about there being a motive behind the request \u2026 this helps.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n For starters, I will acknowledge the practice period request. Then try to do better. I can do my best \u2026 do my part. (For me, the lesson offers to call things a mistake to ease the guilt. A mistake still brings up guilt in me.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I am feeling resistance to the emphasis this lesson is putting on practice time. And yet, I know all it says about my beliefs and excuses to practice. As I read paragraphs 8 & 9, I asked \u2018why?\u2019, and told myself there would be no answer about my resistance to the practice. Then, paragraph 10 gave the answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThey (errors) are attempts to keep you unaware you are one Self, united with your Creator, at one with every aspect of creation, and limitless in power and peace.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I am surprised by my resistance. I do give so much time and attention to growth, so resistance of ego is not so obvious as in this circumstance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I like paragraphs 12 to 15 connecting me, God, and others. It is motivational.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" I am one Self, united with my Creator. 4-5-2024 In my reflection, I compared the words of yesterday\u2019s theme with today\u2019s. \u201cI am as God created me\u201d brings two ideas of myself in separate ways. There is the old traditional … Continue reading 4-5-2023<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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