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Lesson 126: ”All that I give is given to myself.”
AI Reframe: What I extend returns to me.
Suggested Practice:
From the lesson:
“Give fifteen minutes twice today to the attempt to understand today’s idea. ²It is the thought by which forgiveness takes its proper place in your priorities. ³It is the thought that will release your mind from every bar to what forgiveness means, and let you realize its worth to you.”
“In silence, close your eyes upon the world that does not understand forgiveness, and seek sanctuary in the quiet place where thoughts are changed and false beliefs laid by. ²Repeat today’s idea, and ask for help in understanding what it really means. ³Be willing to be taught. ⁴Be glad to hear the Voice of truth and healing speak to you, and you will understand the words He speaks, and recognize He speaks your words to you.”
“As often as you can, remind yourself you have a goal today; an aim which makes this day of special value to yourself and all your brothers. ²Do not let your mind forget this goal for long, but tell yourself:
³All that I give is given to myself. ⁴The Help I need to learn that this is true is with me now. ⁵And I will trust in Him.
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Message
I find this lesson confusing mainly because it makes it sound like I have to give something in order to receive it back. My understanding is that we are what we give, so “receiving” is really awareness—awareness that I already have it.
For example: “I’m happy, therefore I give off that vibe for others to receive.” Some people might not like that vibe and may even try to thwart my happy state—their free will allows that. And with my free will, I can choose to give in or remain happy.
Here’s how it played out for me today.
I’m at the airport, feeling nervous and excited. I wanted to go into a lounge but had never been to this one before. I approached the greeter in a happy but curious mood, honestly complimented his hair colors, and we had a nice chat. It costs $45 to enter. He tried every way to give me a discount, but I didn’t have anything that qualified.I was ready to pay full price. Instead, he gave it to me anyway and knocked it down to $35. After paying and heading upstairs, I noticed he was in a lighter state of mind—and I was actually happier.
So it’s not that I have to give to receive. It’s that I have to be it, and by extending it, I recognize it in myself.
Again, this is how I see the lesson. You may have a different experience.
(By the way, I’m sitting in the lounge right now as I write this.)
“Lesson 126…teaches me that the need to maximize self-interest is nothing but a long-standing glitch. It calls out the myth of separation and proves that everything I give boomerangs right back to me.”
— “The Course in Miracles Experiment” by Pam Grout
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Maureen,
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