What are you intending to do with your life?

You can encounter only part of yourself because you are part of God, Who is everything. His power and glory are everywhere, and you cannot be excluded from them. The ego teaches that your strength is in you alone. The Holy Spirit teaches that all strength is in God and therefore in you. T-8.III.7:1-4

A Course in Miracles (p. 286). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition. 

We are not gods in spite of what the ego tells us and we want to believe. The fact is that God is in us. Exchange the word “life” for the word “god” and the meaning of this passage becomes clearer.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person which comes from “Life” and is innate to our being.

Today it is suggested that we consider the Life that is within us and what we intend to do with it.

United we are holy and divided we are in hell.

The Kingdom cannot be found alone, and you who are the Kingdom cannot find yourself alone. To achieve the goal of the curriculum, then, you cannot listen to the ego, whose purpose is to defeat its own goal. The ego does not know this, because it does not know anything. But you can know it, and you will know it if you are willing to look at what the ego would make of you. This is your responsibility, because once you have really looked at it you will accept the Atonement for yourself. What other choice could you make? Having made this choice you will understand why you once believed that, when you met someone else, you thought he was someone else. And every holy encounter in which you enter fully will teach you this is not so. T-8.III.6:1-8

A Course in Miracles (p. 286). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition. 

Sometimes the idea is stated as “The kingdom of God is within you” but this is the ego talking. The Kingdom of God is among us when we join together. The Kingdom of God is found in the non dual Oneness not in separation and division.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person which we all share in together.

Today it is suggested that we consider that united we are holy and divided we descend into hell.

We are a part of something far greater than our individual ego.

The Holy Spirit teaches you that if you look only at yourself you cannot find yourself, because that is not what you are. Whenever you are with a brother, you are learning what you are because you are teaching what you are. He will respond either with pain or with joy, depending on which teacher you are following. He will be imprisoned or released according to your decision, and so will you. Never forget your responsibility to him, because it is your responsibility to yourself. Give him his place in the Kingdom and you will have yours. T-8.III.5:7-12

A Course in Miracles (p. 285). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition. 

When the drop of the ocean looks only at itself it doesn't realize that there are other drops that make up the ocean of which they all are a part. When the drop realizes that all the drops make up the whole ocean great peace and bliss arises.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the awareness of the interdependent web of all existence. With this awareness an experience of completeness and fulfillment arises.

Today it is suggested that we reflect on the wholes of which we are a part and express our gratitude for being a part of something greater than just our individual ego.

Cosmic Consciousness

The goal of the curriculum, regardless of the teacher you choose, is “Know thyself.” There is nothing else to seek. Everyone is looking for himself and for the power and glory he thinks he has lost. T-8.III.5:1-3

A Course in Miracles (p. 285). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition. 

What are we born to do? We are born to become consciously aware of our Transcendent Source which abides in the Universe of which we and our brothers and sisters are a part..

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. The Truth is to be found within oneself and among us.

Today it is suggested that we look within and clear our awareness of all the detritus to the world of the ego and rest in the Oneness of all creation. This is called “cosmic consciousness.”

Make our encounters with others holy.

When you meet anyone, remember it is a holy encounter. As you see him you will see yourself. As you treat him you will treat yourself. As you think of him you will think of yourself. Never forget this, for in him you will find yourself or lose yourself. Whenever two Sons of God meet, they are given another chance at salvation. Do not leave anyone without giving salvation to him and receiving it yourself. For I am always there with you, in remembrance of you. T-8.III.4:1-8

A Course in Miracles (p. 285). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition. 

To meet anyone and have it be a “holy encounter” the person must have a non judgmental attitude.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.

Today it is suggested that we interact with others on two levels: first we must take care of whatever business the world of the ego requires from us and second we can bless the other as our brother and sister and make our encounter holy.

Align our will with God’s will for us asking the Holy Spirit for guidance.

 

The Will of the Father and of the Son are One, by Their extension. Their extension is the result of Their Oneness, holding Their unity together by extending Their joint Will. This is perfect creation by the perfectly created, in union with the perfect Creator. The Father must give fatherhood to His Son, because His Own Fatherhood must be extended outward. You who belong in God have the holy function of extending His Fatherhood by placing no limits upon it. Let the Holy Spirit teach you how to do this, for you can know what it means only of God Himself. T-8.III.3:1-6

A Course in Miracles (pp. 284-285). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition. 

As St. Paul wrote in his letter to the Corinthians, “If God is with you, who can be against you?” You and God are a dynamic duo. You can extend God’s unconditional love into the world. Ask the Holy Spirit to guide you. Mother Teresa was asked, “Who should I love?” Mother replied, “Whomever God puts in your path.”

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all. We believe that this is God’s plan for us.

Today it is suggested that we align our will with what we believe is God’s will for us asking the Holy Spirit’s guidance.

Peace and bliss of nondual Oneness or suffering of separation and divisiveness of the world of the ego?

To fulfill the Will of God perfectly is the only joy and peace that can be fully known, because it is the only function that can be fully experienced. When this is accomplished, then, there is no other experience. Yet the wish for other experience will block its accomplishment, because God’s Will cannot be forced upon you, being an experience of total willingness. T-8.III.2:1-3

A Course in Miracles (p. 284). Foundation for Inner Peace. Kindle Edition. 

The non dual Oneness is the Ground Of Our Being. We get distracted by the division and separation of the world of the ego. Peace and joy is to be found by joining the non dual Oneness. This is a choice we have. If we choose nondual Oneness, peace and bliss is ours, if not, suffering will be our experience.

In Unitarian Universalism some of us join together to affirm and promote the awareness of the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part. With this awareness peace and bliss arises.

Today it is suggested that we consider our choice between the non dual Oneness of our Transcendent Source or the separation and divisiveness of the world of the Ego.