Lesson 104: ”I seek but what belongs to me in truth.”

AI Reframe: I seek only what is truly mine.

Suggested Exercise:
For the first five minutes of each hour—or whenever feasible—sit quietly to feel the truth of today’s lesson. Begin with saying this:

I seek but what belongs to me in truth,
And joy and peace are my inheritance.

”Then lay aside the conflicts of the world that offer other gifts and other goals made of illusions, witnessed to by them, and sought for only in a world of dreams.“

”All this we lay aside, and seek instead that which is truly ours, as we ask to recognize what God has given us. We clear a holy place within our minds before His altar, where His gifts of peace and joy are welcome, and to which we come to find what has been given us by Him.”

In other words, the only gifts worth seeking are peace and joy which are inherent in us already. So technically, there’s nothing to seek, just remove the veils—false gifts and illusions—that try to hide our inheritance.

Throughout the day, we can remind ourselves of these gifts with words such as these:

I seek but what belongs to me in truth.
God’s gifts of joy and peace are all I want.

Or…

I seek but what belongs to me in truth.
Joy and peace are all I want.

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Message

The lesson says joy and peace are our inheritance, gifts from the Divine. But when our ego-mind takes the lead, it thinks safety and comfort are worth seeking—that it’s better equipped to give us joy and peace. Silly ego.

During one of the five-minute practice periods, the issue of trust came up for me: why would I let the ego-mind lead? I admit, from the ego’s perspective, it’s hard to trust that some ethereal being will give me what I want, how I want it, and when. It seems easier to think that if I take control, I’ll make it happen—usually at the expense of peace and joy.

As the practice suggested, I brought to mind things that worry me. A lot of negative “what ifs” popped up. With each one, I flipped them to the positive.

For example: “what if the items I ordered don’t arrive in time” became “what if they arrive in plenty of time.” Or “what if I run into problems on my trip” became “what if every aspect of my trip is a delight.” Or “what if this lesson is just woo-woo nonsense” became “what if it’s true.” With each one, they felt lighter and brighter, as if turning on a light to clearly see how well they play out. That would be something, wouldn’t it?

I know what you’re thinking: negative “what ifs” are just realistic, practical. But look back at all the situations in your life. How many of those realistic “what ifs” came to pass? Be honest. For me, most things turned out fine. Some turned out better. The fact that I’m still alive is a testament to that.

I get it. The idea that joy and peace are our Divine right can take some getting used to. All we’re asked to do today is play with the idea—clear a space in our mind, sit with this truth, and let it share its wisdom.

“Living sans judgment, as this lesson proves, comes with a rarely experienced sense of freedom, connection, and community, a palpable interaction with all that is.”
— “The Course in Miracles Experiment” by Pam Grout

Blessings & Peace,

Maureen,
The Mandala Lady

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