My body is a wholly neutral thing.
Today is the perfect lesson for me. THANK YOU GOD. This past Saturday night a good friend of mine knocked the wind right out of my sails. I felt like my wings were destroyed.
I woke up this morning thinking “I can’t do this anymore. I can’t go on.”
But then I opened the Course and it says “The body is a wholly neutral thing. I am a Son of God.”
A good reminder that I cannot be hurt. A good reminder that I’m not a body, and that my wings are not physical and cannot be destroyed.
He said I have to get a job and that I never finish anything, and that I never do what I say I’m going to do, and that I’m full of enthusiasm but that I never follow through with anything.
And all I could think was: He’s right.
But it knocked me to the ground. My hopeful optimism left me in that second.
I couldn’t speak, and I’ve been hobbling along … until now.
These lessons come in handy at times like this when you think you are confronted by attack from other people. My body is a wholly neutral thing. I am unaffected by anything anyone has to say about me, or to me, or directly to my face.
Of course, that’s not entirely true. It was like a dagger going through my heart. Here’s a friend who I trust and love, and who inspires me, and he chops my legs off.
But for today, I will practice the lesson: My body is a wholly neutral thing. I don’t have any legs to chop off and my brother is my savior.
“A neutral thing does not see death, for thoughts of fear are not invested there, nor is a mockery of love bestowed upon it. It’s neutrality protects it while it has a use. And afterwards, without a purpose, it is laid aside.
THE BODY IS NOT SICK NOR OLD NOR HURT.
“It is functionless, uneeded and cast off. Let me not see it more than this today; of service for a while and fit to serve, to keep its usefulness while it can serve, and then to be replaced for greater good.
Father, Let me use this dream to help Your plan that we awaken from all dreams we made.
See that? Use everything. If someone attacks you, use that incident to remember the truth. You cannot be hurt. Nothing can touch you. In every moment you have the power to rejuvenate, regenerate, and be restored again to wholeness.
There is no such thing as broken wings. Learn to fly again. There is no such thing as being crippled. There’s no such thing as having the wind knocked out of you. The only thing that can be attacked is your body, and it’s a wholly neutral thing. Your Spirit can not die.
You’ve got wings. Use them. Don’t stay in limitation. Don’t feel sorry for yourself. Just get up, dust yourself off, and fly.
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Oh Lisa, I have been in that place, and perhaps delivered that kind of message myself….not as an attack, not out of judging, but from Love, to heal…to inspire!
I know in our way of healing, it would be sending love and light and dah dah dah, but sometimes, our human ways of voicing opinion, corrective criticism, or simply putting our thoughts out there in a not so pleasant tone to hear…helps us to be broken, to feel defeated, to go to our knees…when all that is processed, and we look
within our own heart, to see how it truly is….we begin to heal, in a new way….perhaps,
seeing, that to complete our goals, we must make a list to check off when
task are completed, or to organize the time we need to complete our task…I know,
saying, we need do nothing, is a beautiful message, and it is true, and is how we want to live our day…however, we must not lose sight of….the everyday task…or what it will take to complete our goals…I have heard those kind of comments from many that have only wanted to help me, with my personality of be scattered….YES< I pray, and ask for direction and for Him to handle my day…but, I can see how all those that have pointed the finger at me, to say, STAY FOCUSED or COMPLETE ONE THING YOU SET OUT TO DO, and the list goes on….
Could they be my Angels, that are
there to remind me, That I could be blocking my desires, by simply, not really
being what I think I am/or say I am??? By guiding me to perhaps change some of my outdated ways of doing things, that I did in the past, that do not work with my new
desires….I feel blessed when a good friend/love one, will look at me in the eyes
and talk from the heart, (even if painful to hear) and tell me….some things I needed
to hear, to drop off the old comfortable habits of my past, and get me shook up to
be in the NOW, and change the way I do things, to get past the humdrum I am in,
and soar, then thinking, wow, they love me so much, and they see my potential, and
want the BEST for me, maybe more than I think of myself?? I then feel gratitude,
that I can have the real friend, that loves me regardless, but loves me enough
to rattle my cage!!!!! Its easy to feel defensive, or denial, or hurt, when these
sort of issues come up….but, when its all said and done, to simply look at the
way it comes, with LOVE, is my lesson….to feel blessed..and choose to look at
what that one is saying, in a different light….when I am truthful, I can say, they
are always correct with their words….Yes, I can justify, I am doing exactly what
I am suppose to be doing, however, If I sit down, and really think about it, wow,
what if I did follow thru with an action…past the place of being comfortable, or what if I did do that one more sales call, or that one more task that is on the bottom of my
things to do, that never gets done….wow..what a great feeling it would be to open
up more space, for my being more productive in my days!! It really hurts when friends.spouses, family, bosses, lash out….sometimes, its just their own feeling of limitless that will encourage that, then sometimes, its just the thing we needed
to hear, to clean out the attic! I think you pushed a button with me, on this subject,
huh? Put your wings back on…..You are pure energy of light and love, and you
helped ALL of us, look deeper inside yesterday, and help all of us to know, we
are one!!!!!! I LOVE YOU!
Maybe those were the words you needed to hear to recommit yourself to your path – and if you think he is right then let it be a catalyst to change what needs to be changed.
I love you
oh…how confusing are the things we hear and see with our bodies ears and eyes…..
pfff thank God a thought appears in my mind… “things are not what they seem to be …never…”
thank you for your soul saving honesty !!!
He has to, go thru us to hurt anyone.
Hi Lisa,
I loved your lesson today. It helps me realize that I am not the only one who is momentarily stunned when I feel attacked. I have been studying ACIM for about three months, and was fortunate to find your site because of a recommendation from my sister-in-law.
I had a rough two years; got divorced after 25 years of marriage, had to sell our home and move in with my daughter, her husband, and my grandchildren. I have two dogs I love very much, but had to give them to my ex because my son-in-law does not like animals.
During this time I became ill and could no longer work. I was diagnosed with panic attacks and depression.
I am so grateful that during all of my chaos,Jesus led me to ACIM. Now I have a purpose.
The reason I love your blogs is because you don’t sugar coat what you are experiencing.
When you are not up to it, you ask for help and you have many friends out there who are willing to help you fly again.
ACIM is difficult enough to understand. I have read both of Gary Renard’s books, A Journey of Words, and of course Gorgeous For God, among many others.
I get the daily lesson from Pathways of Light, and still I struggle with how the book is written. I am so happy to have you explain it in terms that I understand.
The only thing that matters is that you are seeking God’s presence, as many of us are.
I for one am happy that you are helping me with your journey!
God Bless
Lisa!!!!I LOVE YOU! ALWAYS! You are in my mind everyday. I am you friend. Call me if you need anything. Just ask. I love you again and again.
Thanx for everything! We Love YOU