Garden of Eden

ACIM states we never left the “Garden of Eden” so to speak, we are just dreaming a dream of exile and separation. Once we wake up and realize this was all a dream and nothing bad is happening all will be well. But, I say treasure the happy dreams!
This is a poem about waking up…

Adam and Eve
Eve strolls through the garden the trees are beautiful, the water fountains are huge, flowing and fresh

She sits on a bench under the apple tree in the middle of the garden, to watch the birds and butterflies flutter by

She looks to her right to see a serpent with a forbidden apple, he explains to her the benefit of taking a bite

She eagerly declines and explain to the serpent it is not necessary for her to gain unlimited knowledge
Because she speaks to her Creator several times a day and He gives her all that her heart desires and more

She agrees to ask her husbands’ opinion because the serpent insists.

The next day Adam joined Eve on her stroll to meet the serpent and the same offer was extended to Adam

Adam graciously declines and explains that there are laws that must be obeyed to promote safety and tranquility but he’d speak to the Creator to see what He has to say

The serpent slyly slithering away, whispering “Oh, No! that’s just fine
No need to bother the Big Guy, He has enough on His Mind”

No bother, Adam said, I talk to Him all the time

The Big Guy was informed of the serpent’s request and for attempting to break the law, he was silenced and forbidden any access to the Beloved Ones

Realize We Never Left the Garden of Eden

We are merely having a nightmare

Wake Up!

It’s A Beautiful World!

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Flashes of Love

Flashes of Love
The physical and persona is invisible to us
tender caring and a mutual understanding
is the foundation upon which we build

your voice speaks to that spark within me
my spirit leaps and soars
touching the moonlit sky
As you flash a smile

So long I’ve waited and you’ve emerged from eternity
The essence of my soul
Shinning brightly!
By: ZenDiva4u

Cotton Candy Skies

Cotton Candy Skies
Cotton Candy skies, Lollipop dreams
Soft and Snuggly
As I cuddle next to you so peacefully
Being caressed by your palms,
Feeling total Bliss
Drifting into tomorrow
Sealing it with a kiss
By: ZenDiva4u

12 Steps of ACIM: #1- POWERLESSNESS_We do not have enough power to do this alone

1. We admit our powerlessness over restoring sanity to ourselves or others. We admit our powerlessness over people, places and things, and that our lives have become unmanageable as a result of our unwillingness to accept this.
ACIM states that we are unable to return to our right mind of Love instead of fear alone. We are unable to see everything as one instead of separate, without the Holy Spirit.
Only the thoughts or perceptions we have of the things that occur in our life, create the fear, anger and pain we experience. ASKING the Holy Spirit to HELP us see things differently is the quickest way to restore our minds to peace, it’s almost impossible to do this on our own without the help of the Holy Spirit. The hush of heaven holds my heart today. In many situations we need not do anything except quiet our minds and listen to the hum of our Higher Source and begin to vibrate and resonate with that specific frequency, to transcend our perceptions of the world.

With this daily practice, our eyes will begin to open because we are seeking first the kingdom of heaven and all things including our happiness will be added unto us.

I want the peace of God

I want the peace of God. God does not find me guilty or condemn me for my sins, which are simply errors. Who am I to condemn myself or feel guilty about the errors I’ve made in this lifetime, does my judgment supersede God’s? The only way I can feel peaceful, content and satisfied with myself is to recognize my innocence and forgive myself for my perception of sin.

I have given everything I see all the meaning that it has for me

I have given everything I see all the meaning that it has for me

ACIM is trying to help us to see things with a different perspective so our perception can improve from one of a fear based world to a more loving, gentle and forgiving world. We have been groomed all of our lives to see things from a certain perspective and it will take a lot of practice and discipline to change that perception. The Course has 365 lessons, one for each day of the year, where we are encouraged to focus on only one per day and have it really sink into our consciousness. I believe that our spiritual consciousness has increased since the 1970’s and that the concepts are much more familiar to us now than in the past thus this is why I’ve combined some of the lessons in the videos. I was getting bored just reading and listening to the lessons, now I can watch the lessons and do a short meditation afterwards; this method seems to keep me more interested and consistent in my practice.

I will rise above the battleground!

The Light has come. I must accept the fact that in this world there will be things that cause me upset and discomfort but I must cultivate the powers of my mind to rise above the battleground and look for the light and love in all situations. I will there be light, not darkness and because this is my desire it is inevitable that I will shine brightly very soon. I may be but a spark at this moment but I’m committed to continue to focus on the breath, meditate on the cause and manifest a positive effect.

ACIM Ch 28/ I / 9
The miracle reminds you of a Cause forever present, perfectly untouched by time and interference. Never changed from what It is. And you are Its Effect, as changeless and as perfect as Itself. Its memory does not lie in the past, nor waits the future. It is not revealed in miracles. They but remind you that It has not gone. When you forgive It for your sins, It will no longer be denied.

#75 The light has come

The times in your life when you feel the emotional pain, agony and despair of perceived life situations, it’s very difficult to know how to move beyond those emotions. Know that often times we cannot do this alone, we need the help of our Higher Power, Higher Self, Holy Spirit or whatever title works for you. Just recently I’d gone through a 3 year period of hurt, agony and bitterness of which I tried to rationalize, work through and forgive on my own, but it wasn’t until I literally asked the Holy Spirit to take these emotions from me and meant what I said deeply through exhibiting sincere feeling to back up my words. I longed to feel better and before long within a few days, that hurt and despair that had tormented me for 3 years had greatly diminished. Occasionally the memory crosses my mind, but the emotions felt are minimal and I quickly pray away that thought and move on with life. I wish the same for you, my Love.

#75 The light has come

Shinning my light brightly means living in joy and peace, finding beauty in the simple things in life. The greedy ego, does not rule my world. I forgive the world, because my perspective was flawed, when I perceived evil or ego, I forgot to view it as a call for love. I now see a new world, the real world, seen through loving eyes only.