Lesson 129: ”Beyond this world there is a world I want.”

AI Reframe: There is a deeper reality I choose.

Suggested Practice:
From the lesson:

”Practice your willingness to make this change ten minutes in the morning and at night, and once more in between. ²Begin with this:”

³Beyond this world there is a world I want. ⁴I choose to see that world instead of this, for here is nothing that I really want.

“⁵Then close your eyes upon the world you see, and in the silent darkness watch the lights that are not of this world light one by one, until where one begins another ends loses all meaning as they blend in one.” (ACIM, W-129.7:1-5)

Message

To put it simply, the two worlds this lesson refers to are the world of the ego mind and the world of the Divine mind.

For me, it’s addressing a question we need to ask ourselves regularly: Am I seeing the world through the lens of separation and fear, or through the lens of light and connection?

And just to be clear—this has nothing to do with leaving the physical body. It’s about changing your mind while still very much alive.

I admit, today I found myself seeing from separation more than light. The fact that yesterday and today’s lessons lined up with what I’m experiencing in Paris felt pointed.

Today I went back to the Grand Palais for the Hilma af Klint exhibit. I arrived early enough to be first in line. As the minutes ticked toward opening time, nothing happened. 10:00 came. Nothing. Five minutes passed. Then ten. Then fifteen. Still nothing.

The guard saw me and the people lined up behind me. I don’t speak French; he didn’t speak English. I didn’t know what to do. One by one, French-speaking people came up to ask what was happening. One of them, who also spoke English, said, “The staff is on strike today. It looks like it will be all day.”

Thirty minutes later, a spokesperson told us the exhibit was closed and we should come back tomorrow. Seriously?

To say I was disappointed is an understatement. I started to cry—not sobbing; I saved that for a private restroom stall.

What hurt most was that the guard knew what was going on and still let us all stand there waiting without saying anything until enough people pressured him.

Outside on a park bench, I heard the Voice in my head: Read today’s lesson. The universe has a warped sense of humor.

Reading it at first, I thought the word “world” meant being in human form versus non-human form. Reading the lesson again, then doing the first practice, it became clearer. That’s not what the Course means by “world.” It’s about how we choose to experience the world—our inner world. From fear’s perspective or from love’s perspective.

This isn’t about being Pollyanna about what happened. No. It’s about whether I want to sacrifice my happiness and peace over something that, in reality, is just a fact: the staff are on strike and the exhibit is closed today.

To be honest, I’m still lingering a bit in sadness and disappointment. But I’m also aware that I can choose peace over this. I know why the lingering is there: I’ve put a very high value on seeing this exhibit. It’s the only reason I came to Paris in the first place.

And I’m not ready to forgive the guard yet, but I’m willing to be willing.

Tonight as I drift off to sleep, I’ll ask the Holy Spirit to help me see this situation differently. And I trust the answer will come.

As always, the Course only asks us to be open and willing to hear and practice the lessons at whatever level we’re able.

On a lighter note—I’m almost afraid to look at what tomorrow’s lesson is about.

“Lesson 129…reminds me there are more squares on the game board of consciousness, squares of greater joy, fulfillment, and satisfaction.”
— “The Course in Miracles Experiment” by Pam Grout

Blessings & Peace,

Maureen,
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