Tools

Good Morning DearHearts,

I was just in the kitchen using my food processor to make cole slaw.  As I watched the pieces of cabbage go through the “shoot” to instantly become shredded I thought about how easy this is from the way my Mother had to chop cabbage for the same result.  The words I immediately heard in my mind were “having the right tools help”.  Oh YES! This is so true.

I realize that A Course in Miracles is simply that; a tool.  It is a book of instructions on how to use this experience to get to the next, more pleasant one.

My food processor came with instructions.  There are diagrams and tips on the use and care of the tool.  There is also a book of recipes to show me what wonderful results the correct use of the appliance can reap.

The toolbox in A Course in Miracles is called the Workbook for Students.  There are 365 instructions, that IF followed will reap amazing results.  These lessons are spiritual suggestions for the easiest way to reverse, change, shift, and undo the negative thoughts that simply are in need of “a better way”.

The thing about devices that can improve our lives isn’t usually if they will work, but will they actually produce the desired results.  The answer to that question often lies in whether or not the user has actually become acquainted with the instructions.  Too often the instructions seem overly complicated and, rather then attempt to understand them, the device is used blindly.

The Voice that dictated ACIM knew the proclivities of the human nature and very cleverly put great insight into all parts of the book. Therefore, any page of the Text, The Workbook for Students, the Manual for Teachers and Clarification of Terms can offer a correcting thought to answer the question of how to find a “better way”.

Of course there are numerous other spiritual books and paths that offer the same goal of peace.  Truthfully, there is no other goal sought either individually or globally. Without peace there is no other goal that will satisfy or sustain.

We as a nation and part of a global community are hungry for peace – right now.  What a wonderful opportunity to extend healing and forgiveness.

Notes about that last paragraph:

Both community and opportunity end in the word UNITY.

Community – com   (means to join) in Unity – Oneness

Opportunity-  port   (prefix means a harbor or haven) for Unity –Oneness

Healing and Forgiveness always go together.

And this message is simply a tool, but the correct tools can do wonders.

On January 1^st there is the opportunity (there’s that word again) to start using the tool of 365 Lessons.  It is a new year and perfect for new journeys within.  Bob and I will be hosting a workshop on January 2^nd to offer an overview of A Course in Miracles – what it is and what it is not. More information will follow in the coming weeks.

And Remember

There is Boundless LOVE Here- NOW. YES- Right NOW!!

In Love, Light and Peace,

Janet Weissman

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