A Course in Miracles A Course in Miracles defines a miracle as an inner correction in perception,
A shift from fear to love,
Guided by the Holy Spirit.
Rather than changing the external world,
A miracle heals the mind,
And sometimes even the body,
As a natural extension of inner transformation.
Miracles express love.
They reveal evidence of divine intervention.
Miracles help us recognize the truth,
Unity,
And the innocence that lie beyond the illusion of separation and the ego.
The fifth principle of miracles states that miracles are habits and should be involuntary.
They should not be under conscious control.
Consciously selected miracles can be misguided.
This principle teaches that miracles are meant to become natural,
Spontaneous habits rather than actions chosen and directed by the conscious mind.
When miracles arise involuntarily,
They reflect a true extension of love,
Untainted by ego,
Untainted by personal goals.
Miracles remind us of our shared identity,
Our equality.
The miracle seeks to correct our confusion of separation by expressing unity when it is allowed to flow through us without ego manipulation.
Miracles serve as a living demonstration of our oneness,
Of the abundance of love that is our true nature.
Prepare for meditation.
Take a few deep breaths.
Let this relaxation spread throughout your whole body.
Remove all expression from your face.
You are standing in a wide,
Tranquil meadow at dawn,
Surrounded by the gentle glow of first light.
The soft hues of early morning color the sky.
Around you,
You notice hundreds of luminous globes quietly rising from the earth,
Each globe emitting a soft,
Peaceful light.
These globes are floating gracefully through the air,
Glowing in subtle shades of blue,
Green,
Violet,
Each one bearing a unique blessing,
Healing.
Reach out and hold the globe,
Its smooth,
Cool surface against your palm.
You sense a gentle warmth and calming energy that radiates from within it,
And a subtle vibration or pulse that feels alive in your hand.
The globe is surprisingly light,
Almost floating above your palm,
But substantial enough to be reassuring and real.
As your fingers glide across the surface of the globe,
You notice a faint musical hum.
These globes are entirely free,
Drifting toward people,
Animals,
Trees,
Or distant hills,
Moving with an intelligence beyond our own understanding.
None of these globes require your direction or control.
If any urge arises to influence their movement,
Take a deep breath.
Let the impulse pass.
Occasionally,
One of the globes may pause by your heart,
Radiating warmth and a gentle sense of blessing.
Accept these gifts without reaching or wishing for more.
With these globes,
You experience how effortly love is extended through you and around you,
Free of planning or desire.
Notice how every corner of this meadow is gently touched by the light of these globes.
Love and healing extend into each hidden corner,
Open to receiving light,
Moving freely when unobstructed by the intentions of our ego.
Rest here for several moments.
Experience a sense of trust and openness as the globes move,
Heal,
And bless on their own,
Inviting ever-deepening peace.
Prepare to return to your regular levels of thought,
Feelings,
And actions.
Take a few deep breaths.
The image of the meadow and the globes gradually fades away.
As we surface,
We bring with us the quiet certainty that miracles are best allowed to arise naturally,
As expressions of love that move freely through all of us.
Nothing real can be threatened.
Nothing unreal exists.
Herein lies the peace of God.
