A Course In Miracles Lesson 88
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(75) The light has come.
Sometimes the mind acts as if peace has not arrived yet.
As if it must wait for the right circumstances before it becomes possible.
But the Course says the light has already come.
The only question is whether I am willing to see it.
When the past loses its authority over my perception, the world begins to look different even if nothing external has changed.
(76) I am under no laws but God’s.
Re-entry can make it feel as though life is governed by a long list of external rules and expectations.
But those rules do not define identity.
The mind remains free to choose the meaning it gives to everything it encounters.
The light has come.
I am under no laws but God’s.
I am MovingStill.
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Reflecting on Lesson 88 from A Course In Miracles, I found the message about "The light has come" particularly comforting in my personal journey. Often, I would wait for external circumstances to align before I allowed myself to feel peace, but this lesson reveals that peace is not something to wait for—it is already here, shining within us. One transformative realization is that our mind can choose between truth and illusion, and by choosing to 'see the light,' we free ourselves from the past’s control. I experienced moments when past grievances tried to cloud my perception, yet reminding myself that the light has replaced darkness helped me shift my mindset immediately. This shift doesn’t require changing the external world; it happens as a new perception emerges internally. The second idea, "I am under no laws but God’s," challenged me to reconsider how societal rules and personal expectations influence my sense of freedom. Though these can feel restrictive, this lesson encourages recognizing that true freedom comes from aligning with divine laws—not imposed ones. This has helped me reduce self-judgment and embrace a more compassionate, flexible approach to life’s challenges. In practical terms, I now try to observe my reactions and ask whether they stem from fears or beliefs that limit me, or from a deeper trust in God’s freedom. This has been instrumental in my mental health and spiritual growth. It reminds me to let go of self-imposed limitations and embrace a perspective rooted in peace and liberty. Joining this perspective with mental health awareness highlights how powerful it is to acknowledge our control over meaning and perception. The lesson reassures that while external re-entry might feel like obeying endless rules, spiritual freedom is always available when we choose to see the light and abide by God’s truth. For anyone exploring A Course In Miracles, Lesson 88 offers valuable insights into cultivating inner peace and spiritual freedom despite life's challenges. Embracing these concepts can lead to profound shifts in how we perceive ourselves and the world, encouraging lasting peace and mental freedom.
