My salvation comes from me. The author was well aware of the stretch this idea could be for some of us. This lesson begins by letting me know that all temptation is nothing more than some form of the basic temptation not to believe the idea for today. Salvation seems to come from anywhere except from you. So, too, does the source of guilt. You see neither guilt nor salvation as in your own mind and nowhere else. When you realize that all guilt is solely an invention of your mind, you also realize that guilt and salvation must be in the same place. In understanding this you are saved.
Contemplating this and working through this lesson continues to be a bit of a stretch. However, my mind and heart are open to the possibilities. I can say that I have far more moments of clarity as I work through this course.
I'm still a little stuck on the whole 'getting rid of my grievances' stuff. I gave that one grievance a lot of thought, prayer, and meditation today. I spoke with a wise friend about it. Her take is that my feelings about this 'grievance' are so significant because it's less a grievance and more a moral dilemma. Maybe what I'm struggling with is my reaction to the moral dilemma. I am reacting as if it was a grievance rather than a moral dilemma. The reason for this is if I treat it as a grievance then I can blame myself and focus on my reaction. If I really consider the moral dilemma, in order to honor my commitments, I have a big decision to make. I've already made the decision, but because I've made my world small - I am reacting to that decision with fear. Ugh....
Today is the Law of Dharma or Purpose in Life - Everyone has a purpose in life....a unique gift or special talent to give to others. And when we blend this unique talent with service to others, we experience the ecstasy and exultation of our own spirit, which is the ultimate goal of all goals. ~ Deepak Chopra
I intend to find my purpose in life, my dharma, and live it to the fullest possible extent.
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