The path to inner peace is launched1 with the radical statement of A Course in Miracles Lesson 1: "Nothing I see means anything." This is the crucial first step in a powerful process of mind retraining, designed to overhaul our perception of the world.
This practice aims to free the mind from all judgments, hierarchies, and the belief that some objects or events hold more inherent importance than others. The goal is a devoted practice of forgiving the world and awakening from the fragmented dream of pain, suffering, and conflict, moving instead toward True Perception and the reality of Heaven.
Students of the text, often referring to it by the acronym acim, are instructed to practice this lesson very lightly throughout the day, applying it to everything they perceive in their immediate vicinity. This precious undertaking leads to a tranquil, calm state of mind that is content because it no longer seeks meaning or identity in the world of images. By committing to this beautiful lesson without making exceptions, you are choosing freedom of mind, transcending all perceived upset and difficulty.
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