A Course in Miracles (ACIM) is really a non-dualistic spirituality which contains some guidelines regarding the psychotherapy of the split mind. Understanding these metaphysical aspects assists in the practical application of the principles contained in ACIM when creating choices. Without actual application, these principles are simply ideas; but with application they become an event, and experience changes everything. The metaphysical portion is a superb identifier of the ego's judgmental thought system along with a heavenly reminder of what is true about ourselves.
Considering metaphysical descriptions written down and becoming aware of the attributes is of great benefit in knowing what you are choosing both for and against. Keep them handy, and refer in their mind often as you navigate your choices in your life.
Here are a few very simple points to think about concerning the metaphysical facets of ACIM:
The Un-Healed Mind - the super-unconscious mind is where the "tiny mad idea" of separation began. It is obtainable via the conscious awareness of what is going on in your life. The ego doesn't want you to remember that the idea was just a selection; but the mind remembers where it came from. It naturally returns to peace once you pick the Holy Spirit Right Mind.
The Split Mind awakening through a course in miracles - the unconscious mind contains sin, fear and guilt from that original separation idea. Here is the basis of the ego's thought system of judgment since it divides out. Remember the ego's judgment above: Separation is really a sin punishable by death. For having separated, it now places guilt in the mind; and says you must be fearful of the now vengeful God who wants to kill you for what you've done. The kill or be killed (one or the other) ego judgments as noticed in the sub-conscious and conscious behaviors begin to create sense considering their origin in the mind.
The Right-Mind - the split mind and the two conflicting thought systems is quite evident. Compare the two sides to know what you are choosing in just about any given moment. These very clearly illustrate the psychotherapy of the mind and having lists makes it readily apparent why one system of thinking hurts and one other heals. You can only select one thought system, or interpretation, at any given time since it is obviously one or the other. You still retain the decision maker. Which can you choose?
The ego wrong mind is founded on judgment and separation from others going back to the initial separation idea. That separation sin now punishable by death which also contains the start of guilt and fear. Once you pick the judgmental ego as cause, your effect is:
victim/victimization - judgment - projection - addiction - grievances - hate - anger - war - specialness - death - forgive to destroy - sin - fear - guilt - special relationships
The Holy Right Mind is founded on sharing and oneness and returning your mind back to the peace of God and out of the illusion of choice. This says that the error never occurred and you are still as God created you. There is nothing else. Once you pick the Holy Spirit as cause, your effect is:
True forgiveness - Holy Relationship - Holy Spirit Judgment - Shared Interest - Sameness - Healing - Forgiveness - Love - Peace - Life - Sinlessness - Guiltlessness - Fearlessness - Oneness - Truth - Knowledge - Heaven
I invite you to help expand study the metaphysical aspects related to A Course in Miracles. Understanding their ideas and principles helps in applying them to your daily life as you select the right path out of the illusion. They're some guidelines straight from A Course in Miracles that show you what each aspect is all about. A lot more than that, you are able to consider the origin of both aspects and their respective intentions. When along with the way you truly feel, the ego's motivations are obvious when put next contrary to the Holy Spirit's truth.
Knowing what to select goes quite a distance but always remember that you will be the one who must travel this inner path in to the mind. You want to do the specific application of the principles contains in A Course in Miracles and do the work of choosing. It's as simple as that. ACIM is really a Course in mind training!
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