ACIM Workbook: 1st Review

What a joy it has been to practice the first set of review lessons today, lesson 51, in A Course in Miracles’ workbook. In the instructions for the review lessons, you are asked to focus on the overall theme that the group of five lessons represents. Clearly for me the theme that stands out is the phrase “let it go “. That phrase appears four times on these two pages.

Another thing that struck me today is how simple stepping back from the ego identity is when I keep these simple thoughts in mind, such as “ These thoughts do not mean anything “. This section reminds me that the thoughts I’m aware of most of the time have nothing to do with my real thoughts which are shared with God, or universal love.

So as I go through my day today and become aware of attacking thoughts, or thoughts of having to defend myself, or any kind of fantasy or judgment at all, reminding myself that my thoughts don’t mean anything, because they are not based in reality, is extremely helpful and helps me lighten up about what I’m experiencing.

Lastly, the final section of this review is titled “ I am never upset for the reason I think”. This section blew my mind several years back, and I wrote down a series of statements that became crystal clear to me. I’ve gone back to this little scrap of paper many times, and I was thrilled to revisit this again today.

Cheat sheet of lesson 51 “reality check” statements

It is so empowering to remember that every upset I experience is based on a mistake and that I can change my mind at any time. I am responsible for how I feel and the thoughts that I take seriously. This reminds me of how powerful my mind is, and that I always have a choice in each moment to let go of thoughts and beliefs that hurt me, so they can be replaced by my real, loving, true thoughts. I cannot be aware of my true loving thoughts if I am always believing the ego based thoughts that react to everything I perceive out of fear, anger, etc.

I’m so blessed to have a spiritual path that works for me and is perfect for me. The last 24 hours had really been a struggle for me, so this day of resetting my attitude was nurturing… a life line.

Can’t wait to see what my lesson says tomorrow😇