I have stolen this pen. I can make it a symbol of guilt or see it as a tool for extension. I forgive myself for the impulse and give thanks for the pen, the desire and innocence that is truer than either pen or my thoughts about it. I give thanks for the Word flowing through my heart this morning and the Voice which directs.
I pick up the pen. Nothing is mine. Everything is His, given truly to meet my needs; and then beyond the neediness toward my longing for Spirit.
Everything in the world is given to lead us out of the world, either as a teaching device or a reflection of our creativity as sons of God. I am mindful that the world itself is given to enjoy. Jesse was joyful in the world though He instructs us to remember we are not OF the world. The world is not the source of happiness. True happiness is an effect of our will united with God and the forgiveness of everything else.
I have been practicing forgiveness a long, long time. Haha! I never run out of opportunities to let something or someone go. Mostly these days it is myself. When I do, a Real World begins to shine into my experience. This is not a world of things or people or places. It is a world of feeling! It is the presence of peace, kindness, beauty, innocence, and love in relation to all I encounter. It is a world of meaning where time exerts no control over living and being is just as phenomenal as doing; giving as rich as receiving.
This shining is an awareness of life as God-given, accompanied by appreciation for the experience of Self in relation and creation with everything. Self with a capital S means Real Self. Only the Real Self can know a Real World. Both are true and project Truth. As I write this I feel my heart invigorated and opened. I am lead to this Reality now by His Words.
Alright, alright. I am being prompted by angels for a shout out. That is so funny! They call for my attention and for me to convey their reality. I am thousands of miles above the earth flying peacefully. As always, I call upon them to escort us safely and smoothly across the expanse. Angels seem to me to be grateful and pleased to help. They ask that we seek them whenever we feel some little weakness or trepidation. They are created to serve the Almighty and Absolute Good and servicing His children brings them gladness. All beings in all the universes are gladdened to be truly helpful to God’s Plan. This includes me and you.
I am just now being handed two bags of Popcorners, the sweet kind. This is a little pleasure but not even a thimble against the great sweet inside me as I find myself in service of His Words. The Course says, His Words work. This work is not meant to imply getting God to do something for us, nor using the words to fulfill our plans for what we believe we deserve. This work is an action inside you, in the heart and mind of the unawakened one to the actualization of God’s peace, God’s gifts, God’s Purpose within you. His Words are Powerful, Sourced in Truth and extended through His ever expanding and radiating Love.
See now, I have not yet opened the popcorn and the flight attendant is coming through the cabin looking for the empty bags. I have been snacking on thoughts of God and these deeply satisfying to my soul, my heart and my belly which is hushed in the sublime serenity of listening for His Sound.