Joining

Through the recognition of the Holy Instant it is seen that true nature is timeless, changeless, formless and without limit.  The habit of identification with thoughts/beliefs and emotions are a trick within consciousness to experience "otherness" - the denial of formless, timeliness and unchanging nature. Consciousness expressing as form is an expression of the formless, unconditional love- "God is in everything I see". As long as there is the desire to experience limitation, consciousness will appear to be a body and "other" objects in the world. In this trick, God, our true nature, feels dead.  Yet this is fueled by a hidden deep desire not to feel (deny) our true nature. This is an impossible attempt to "reject" true nature and thus feels painful.

The unseen (as in 'not seen with the eyes') part of consciousness that contributes to the feeling of limitation lies in the unconscious mind below the level of awareness.  At the deepest level is the desire not to recognize totality- unlimited nature.  Thoughts arising with the associated energy of desire (experienced as having a charge- the illusory experience of contraction or limitation) are beliefs. These beliefs - charged thoughts - show up/express as emotions such as hatred, anger, frustration, aloneness, sadness, etc. - any form of pleasure or pain are a denial of infinite nature.

In order to experience separation - to sense objects in the world through perception- there must be deep hidden emotions and thus beliefs that "fuel" the experience of perceiving a body and objects in the world. Thus all sensory experience- taste, touch, smell, hearing... is fueled by the emotional charge that comes from the desire not to know infinite nature that is already here. Thus desires/beliefs are the "fuel" of attempted limitation and are the blocks to the awareness of unconditional love.

Yet all thoughts and sensations arise only because everything arises in Love (Thoughts leave not their Source), and thus when seen in the light of totality point back only to totality- infinite unconditional Love. Thus everything that arises is traceable back to the light within. Thus the retranslation/ reinterpretation by the Holy Spirit of all thoughts is to live the direct experience of all (sensory) experience pointing back always to unlimited, timeless nature, rather than an ongoing attempt to "prove" that a limited body exists in time separate from "other" objects and thus from God- Source.

Thus allowing these subconscious beliefs to arise in aware consciousness for reinterpretation releases the feeling/experience of being bound as a person separate from the world.  This is why the miracle - the change in perception through forgiveness - seeing thoughts as untrue is the cornerstone of A Course in Miracles.

Thus expressing emotions and seeing the unconscious beliefs that are fueling them - allowing emotions and beliefs to arise from the unconscious mind into conscious awareness is essential for freedom from the feeling of limitation- the imagined self as separate from God.

Often just noticing when peace is absent and asking to be shown the blocks-the thoughts/beliefs with willingness to see things another way is all that is needed.  What follows are some helpful tools for uncovering and releasing beliefs when conditioned patterns of thoughts/beliefs and emotions that may seem to persistent. These patterns are often revealed in re-occuring stories that seem to run in loops when the mind feels "busy". These methods are powerful uses of time to discover timeless nature.

Starting early in June I am open to traveling to help Course study groups that have the desire to go deeper in uncovering and releasing blocks and would like assistance with starting to use any of the tools described below for expression.  I am also be available to support groups via Zoom after May 15, 2018.

1. Joining in Light- Joining in Light is a very quick, gentle and simple way to join together to see what is true, as inner light is true identity. The power of the teaching is to look to the light first and then place any thoughts and emotions in the light of truth.  It is described in the blog post: Simple form of Joining  An example is provided in a blog post The Light Pours through.  A brief description of the steps can be found Joining In Light Handout. Essentially the steps are:  Focus on the light, place the thought/emotions in the light with the request to be shown another way, rest in silence to hear what the Holy Spirit's interpretation. In an upcoming blog I will share how Joining in Light was given by Jesus. It is suitable for one on one and group sessions to bring emotions and beliefs to the light. Joining in Light is very helpful with Mighty Companions and when working thoughts alone in a journal - the Holy Spirit/Jesus/the Light within is always available!
2.  Joining in Light Worksheets.  If assistance is needed Joining in Light worksheets can be helpful for uncovering blocks. The long form with description using ACIM text is here: Joining in Light Explained.   The short version (single page) can be found here: Joining in Light Miracle Worksheet.
3. Spiri - Spiri is an absolutely adorable way to quickly uncover the blocks to love's awareness (beliefs) for forgiveness.  It is an online bot that is found on Facebook.  Follow the steps (20 minutes) and find peace!
4. Expression Sessions- Group.  These are sessions where groups of Course students gather to hold presence for each other to allow  any emotions and thoughts that are "charged" and/or seem to repeat (the hallmark of the experience of limitation) arise to be cleared/forgiven. The Group holds the light while participants share. It is helpful for the first sessions to have a facilitator to keep the group on track.  Living Miracles has a process called the clarity process that can be followed. Clarity process.  This can be a very powerful/helpful way of quickly clearing many thoughts- since the idea of limitation is shared by all and so every belief exposed supports the whole.  Please contact me if you need a facilitator to help get your ACIM group started.
5. Expression Sessions - One on One.  These are sessions are similar to group session where two or more Course students connect to hold presence for each other while any emotions and thoughts that are "charged" and/or seem to repeat (the hallmark of the experience of limitation) can be exposed/expressed for forgiveness. It is essential to be with beings who are devoted to forgiveness - seeing what is true, rather than projection.  As the skill and willingness to express increases there is tremendous joy in any conversation with a Might Companion because there is availability to all expressions without judgement so the clearing of judgement is rapid and ongoing as it arises. And this eventually translates to conversations with all beings. Please contact me if you help getting started.
6. Journaling -  Journaling is a helpful way to write down all the emotions at the thoughts that are coming with the emotions.  The thoughts can then be spoken to a mighty companion, or here are three worksheets that can be helpful.
   1. Joining in Light Miracle Worksheet 
   2. Living Miracles Levels of Mind and Instrument for Peace Worksheet.
   3. Byron Katie Judge Your Neighbor Worksheet  I have not used this worksheet; however, many have found Byron's work helpful so this is provided here.  Jesus has revealed many similar principles found in this sheet that I have found to be helpful.

I have journaled many thoughts and beliefs and find this to be very helpful -often emailing them to Mighty Companions as a symbol of deep trust and turning them over to the Holy Spirit.  As understanding increases that emotions and beliefs are a self limiting choice and thus drive the feeling of separation they are noticed more rapidly and thus can quickly be given  over to the Holy Spirit for re-interpretation.

In gratitude and love always,

Cay