Believing

Good Morning DearHearts,

We have all heard the phrase “seeing is believing” or is it? We have also been informed to believe only half of what you see. This advice comes straight from the ego, yes, one statement conflicts with the other, but what would you expect from a force that revels in confusion?

A Course in Miracles guides us to move away from solely using the physical eyes, because they alone cannot show us the Truth. To really “see” we must use the gift of vision that comes from our Holy Mind. In this case, it is best to not believe what we think we see when only utilizing the eyes of the body.

So, what is the best use of those lovely orbs that are located on your face?

Our eyes (as well as our other senses) are best used when they are guided by our desire to connect rather than separate. When we begin to “see” the likenesses in every living thing it is because we recognize the Spirit that emanates from within it, we are using the eyes wisely. Sight becomes Vision. Simultaneously we believe in what we are witnessing.

Because these two occurrences happen in an instant (a Holy One) we often do not realize the cause and effect. Belief is the cause, Vision is the effect.

A personal favorite cinema example of believing and then seeing is in Steven Spielberg’s movie “Hook”. It takes place at a banquet of sorts that has the Lost Boys feasting on an array of colorful deliciousness. But when Peter Pan (Robin Williams) looks at the table, he cannot see anything on the table. At this point of the story Peter does not believe he is who he is, nor does he believe he has any ability to fulfill his purpose in Neverland.

A challenge of words ensues between Peter and Rufio who has been the leader of the pack up until the arrival of Peter. As the war of insults unfolds, Peter somehow gets the best of Rufio and in that instant begins to believe he is indeed Peter Pan and capable of fulfilling his mission. At that moment of belief the “food” appears to Peter. When he believes – he sees and he becomes part of Neverland.

I know this is a bit of an extreme example but there are a few spiritual moments in this film that has put it on my list of favorite movies. This was just one.

Our beliefs are an integral part of how we see and define our own being.
If we believe we are helpless and inconsequential, we will make sure our beliefs are upheld by our actions and outcomes. On the other hand, if we can alter our self assessment to include the possibility of a Spiritual Center from which we all originate, our beliefs will be radically shifted to include the infinite and eternal. We can then “see” truly because our vision will be in alignment with our belief system.

In truth then, Believing is Seeing- not the other way around.

Another truth is

There IS Great Love Here For US, Now!!!

In Light, Love and Peace,
Janet Weissman
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