Lesson 079: ”Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved.”

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Suggested Exercise:
For the longer practices we will ask what the problem is and what is the answer to it. Let go of trying to determine the many kinds of problem you have or THINK you have.. Free your mind of assumptions. Instead try to realize that we have only ONE problem, which we have failed to recognize. We will be told. And Then we will ask for the solution to it. And we will be told.

From the Lesson:

“The exercises for today will be successful to the extent to which you do not insist on defining the problem. ²Perhaps you will not succeed in letting all your preconceived notions go, but that is not necessary. ³All that is necessary is to entertain some doubt about the reality of your version of what your problems are. ⁴You are trying to recognize that you have been given the answer by recognizing the problem, so that the problem and the answer can be brought together and you can be at peace.” (ACIM, W-79.8:1-4)

For the shorter practices, do them as needed. As you see problems arise—and the will—remember that there is only one problem and one answer. With each one, close your eyes if possible, and tell yourself quickly:

Let me recognize this problem so it can be solved.

Do your best to suspend all judgment about what the problem is. You will be heard and you will be answered.

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Message

Today’s practice suggests we ask what the problem is and its solution. Notice how it’s presented in the singular. You may be thinking, “But I have a ton of problems. All different. All requiring different solutions.”

Yet today ACIM tells us we have only one problem requiring only one solution. As part of the practice, we’re asked what that is. In paragraph 1, sentences 4 and 5 state:

“The problem of separation, which is really the only problem, has already been solved. Yet the solution is not recognized because the problem is not recognized.”

The “problem of separation” is the belief that we are separate from the Divine—that we’re roaming this planet alone, with no help or guidance, having to figure everything out on our own. We have forgotten that we are the light of the world, that Love created us like Itself. Remembering and recognizing who and what we are gives us access to all we need to resolve our “flawed perceptions” created by the ego-mind.

I picture someone desperately trying to get into their house. They’re shaking the door handle, banging on the door, searching for an open window. What they fail to realize is that the key is already in their hand.

Not only do we believe we’re separate from God, we also believe we’re separate from each other. But we all come from the same Source, so we are all connected. We are all the light.

We all have the solution when we recognize that we are all of the One.

We all came from and live in the same house of peace, joy, and love..

“…all problems were created by a single performer: my flawed perception.”
— “The Course in Miracles Experiment” by Pam Grout

Blessings & Peace,

Maureen,
The Mandala Lady

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