One of my favorite quotes from A Course in Miracles is “You may still complain about fear, but you nevertheless persist in making yourself fearful.”

So clear, and so spot on.  And don’t we see A LOT of that happening in the world right now?

As much as we might prefer to blame others for how we feel, it’s never going to be true. When we can take responsibility for the thoughts that we think we’ve made a huge step in the direction of spiritual maturity. For me, one of the most powerful realizations I’ve had on this path of unfolding love is that my willingness to be responsible for what I choose to think is actually going to be a benefit to me.

We cause ourselves to worry through choosing to imagine things we don’t wish to have happen. It’s like self-terrorism. It’s an act of Love that becomes a choice for healing when we are willing to move away from the thoughts that terrify us.  And, I get that it can feel compulsive.  As though we don’t have a choice.

Some people enjoy watching horror movies. Some people create their own in their mind. I have come to understand it. We feel very alive when we’re worried, when we make all of our perceptions and projections so real.

I’ve learned that taking responsibility for what I choose to entertain in my awareness is an act of self-love. It’s pretty normal for us all to make mis-takes and choose fearful, terrorizing thoughts. I used to do it all day long. I still make mis-takes. I make them every day and I also learn from them every day.

I used to be terrified to make mis-takes, but since I’ve learned to be loving with myself I’m not afraid to make mis-takes anymore.

Some mis-takes are missed opportunities.
Some are tactical errors.
Some are oversights.

I can forgive myself for all of them as an act of Self-Love.

Forgiveness is releasing the judgment I’ve held against myself for my choices in the past – even if it’s the near past.

No matter what, I’m always learning – and I’m always learning to forgive. Forgiveness is an act of Love that heals the root causes of fear.  Being able to forgive easily makes me a more loving person. Wonderful!

NEXT WEEKEND DEEP DIVE WORKSHOP – Self-Love for Relationship Healing Saturday, February 8 – Zoom workshop:  One of the hardest things we deal with is the pain of a failing relationship. We recognize our part in it and we make the meaning of the failure that we are a failure at life itself. We often conclude that we’re unlovable. ALL of that can be turned around and undone – if we’re willing. That’s why I’m offering this workshop just in time for Valentine’s Day – make it a gift to yourself! Register now.

Where are you valuing that which isn’t actually true, and it’s just your interpretation?  Are you willing to give up your story to experience a greater awareness of God’s glory in your life?  If you’d like support for that I’m offering a forgiveness workshop to for anyone who’s willing to do the work with me.  You can register now, my gift to all, click now to join me:  FREE forgiveness workshop SUNDAY!

Free Forgiveness Workshop with me Sunday, February 9th – Join me!  Let’s do this deep work and have a healing together.  Let’s lighten our load as head towards Valentine’s Day.  Now’s the time!  Free sounds good, right?  Invite a friend!  Register now and I’ll see you then!  Click here now to register for FREE!