“The complex set of criteria needed to create a world of separation was, in the instant of creation, anticipated and provided in a form consistent with creation’s laws. While this world was created with love, as all of creation was, it was also created to provide the desired experience. Thus was fear born, for a separate self is a fearful self by its nature. How could it not be? (A Course of Love, 19.2)”
Affirmation: “I would avoid a ‘separate self’ today.”
Reflections:
1 – Not Separate
If we realize that we are not really separate at all, perhaps, this passage seems to say, we will not experience fear. It is the belief that we are alone that makes the fear, and who would not be fearful with such a belief? If we turn to God and His helpers consistently, then we will not feel alone. We will know that we live in a benevolent universe, and we will experience the peace that such a universe will give us. And what more would we seek?
2 – Elevated Self of Form
We need to ask for this blessing of an end to the separated state. When we experience the elevated Self of Form ( as described farther on in A Course of Love), we will know that we, though in physical form, presumably separate from others, are not really alone. We will know that we chose physical expression for our experience of reality, but we did not choose to actually be alone. We have many companions in this world and the world beyond, and it is wise for us to remember this. The knowledge will give us comfort and a deep sense of security.
3 – Tiny, Mad Idea
God responded to our tiny, mad idea (from A Course in Miracles) with the world of separation. It is said that we, on some level, made this world. And then the separation began, extending over millions of years, for others were attracted to physicality as well. So fear was born where it had been not.
4 – Solitary?
It seems sensible to think that we are solitary creatures when we are encased in physical bodies. And that is the role that we are playing. But it is a facade, an illusion. We are actually still at home in God, and we can know this at any time by asking to have a divine experience. Why not do so today? It will make all the difference, for once again we will know that we are One with the All, and we will feel secure in the Love that the All emanates.
Prayer:
Dear Father/Mother,
I would know today that I am not isolated in a world of form. I have many helpers, and You are at the top of the list. I would recognize that separation is an illusion brought on by the fact that w are encased in physical bodies. But we are not separate from one another nor from You.
Be with me today for a tranquil day. Thank You for the affirmations from the Bible that I say frequently, for they are very calming. Thank You for the many ways that You help.
And I ask for Your help as I seek to overcome my lingering belief in separation.
Amen.
MIRACLES EACH DAY 