The world we live in is a world of opposites: Good and bad, rich and poor, smart and stupid. Our perception of Heaven and hell is no different. Yet the Real world, A Course in Miracles emphasizes in today's lesson, has no opposition. There is only Love, there is only Peace, there is only Goodness and Generosity - in all their infinite forms.
As we live in a world of opposites, we must make the conscious decision to reside in Heaven, rather than choose that which brings us hell. From this idea comes today's meditation:
Heaven is the decision I must make. I make it now, and will not change my mind, because it is the only thing I want.
This whole notion of Heaven and hell as conscious choices reminded me of a poem I wrote a couple years back. Here is a short excerpt:
Heaven and Hell are but states of mind.Indeed, we can have Heaven on earth if we so choose. To do so, we need to be diligent about deciphering that which is Real from that which is an illusion. Everything we see with our physical eyes is an illusion, but remember that they are representations of something deeper. We must See past the illusions of this world to the thoughts and feelings which they reflect. That which is Real is Love, Joy and Peace. That which is unreal is anything rooted in fear. The power of choice comes at this fundamental level. Where we choose Love - which is to say where we choose Heaven - we will see Love reflected and made manifest in this world. So choose Love today, and for the remainder of your days here on earth. Always Love. The opposition may remain a possibility as long as we are on this planet, but is it one you'd really favor over the gifts Heaven bears?
I choose to live in Heaven now.
Why wait for Death?
Heaven is the decision I must make. I make it now, and will not change my mind, because it is the only thing I want.
Until tomorrow,
Journeyman
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