ACIM Lesson 281 Contemplation

"I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts."
This lesson emphasizes that our Higher Self cannot be harmed, and only our thoughts can cause us pain. It teaches that when we feel hurt, it's because we have forgotten our true identity as God's perfect creation. The lesson encourages us to align our thoughts with God's, recognizing that His thoughts can only bring happiness and blessings. It reminds us that we are far beyond all pain, safely placed in Heaven by our Father, and that by remembering this truth, we can avoid hurting ourselves with false, limiting beliefs.

All quotes are from A Course in Miracles, copyright ©2007, Third Edition used with permission from the publisher and copyright holder, the Foundation for Inner Peace, 448 Ignacio Blvd., #306, Novato, CA 94949.

Transcript

A Course in Miracles, Lesson 281 I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. Father, Your child is perfect. When I think that I am hurt in any way, It is because I have forgotten who I am. When I think that I am hurt in any way, It is because I have forgotten, Father, That I am as you created me. Father, Your thoughts can only bring me happiness. If I am ever sad, Or hurt, Or ill, Father, I have forgotten what you think. If I am ever sad, Or hurt, Or ill, Father, I have put my little, Meaningless ideas in place of where your thoughts belong, Where your thoughts are. I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. Father, The thoughts I think with you can only bless. The thoughts I think with you alone are true. I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. I will not hurt myself today, For I am far beyond all pain. My father placed me safe in heaven, Watching over me. I would not attack the children my father loves. What my father loves is also mine to love. Father, Your child is perfect. When I think that I am hurt in any way, It is because I have forgotten who I am. It is because I have forgotten, Father, That I am as you created me. Father, Your thoughts can only bring me happiness. If I am ever sad, Or hurt, Or ill, Father, I have forgotten what you think. If I am ever sad, Or hurt, Or ill, Father, I have put my little, Meaningless ideas in place of where your thoughts belong, Where your thoughts are. I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. Father, The thoughts I think with you can only bless. The thoughts I think with you alone are true. I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. Father, The thoughts I think with you can only bless. The thoughts I think with you alone are true. I will not hurt myself today, For I am far beyond all pain. My father placed me safe in heaven, Watching over me. I would not attack the children my father loves. What my father loves is also mine to love. I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. Nothing real can be threatened. Nothing unreal exists. Herein lies the peace of God.

Reviews

all pain and suffering is in our heads, we are never actually harmed. learning and accepting this concept was huge for me and allowed me to recognize I truly am the creator of my journey. it is my choice how I navigate each experience. I can choose to see peace instead of this!
thank you for sharing this reminder 🙏💖