This “A Course in Miracles” lesson “Above all else I want to see”, is about wanting to see beyond your own limited thinking or beliefs. It’s about wanting to see the beauty all around us, wanting to see the perspectives of others, and wanting to see the beauty of nature.
When we take off our blinders, we’re able to see the infinite blessings in our world!
Today’s exercise is rather interesting though. You’re being asked to repeat the following phrase at least every half an hour during the day:
Above all else, I want to see.
If you forget one, two or even more, don’t worry – just get back on your “horse” and keep going!
The Course also suggests that “if only once during the day you feel that you were perfectly sincere while repeating today’s idea, you can be sure that you have saved yourself many years of effort”!
What “Above all else I want to see” means to me
I believe that the phrase, “Above all else I want to see” is about wanting to see everything from all perspectives.
Right now, it seems that people are generally so caught up in their own perceptions that they struggle to see the perspective of another, which of course creates a feeling of separation.
In the moment though, it can be difficult to see another’s perspective, and we often react in a “negative” way when the perspective seems to be completely different to ours.
When we do this, we will react negatively. The outcome of the interaction will match the energy of how you went into it, which of course, if you reacted negatively, will be a negative outcome!
What to do if you want a positive outcome from an interaction
If you wish for a positive outcome from the interaction, if you can’t immediately switch into a positive thought and emotion, then take a step back. Tell the person you will respond once you’ve processed what they have said/done.
It is at this point where you can think about what they have said/done from their perspective, and while you may not be able to justify or condone their behaviour, you may at least gain an understanding of why they did or said what they did.
This will allow you the time/space to shift your energy before you re-engage with that person. If you can then engage in a positive way and keep it positive, your outcome will automatically match that energy and will therefore be positive!
PHEW there’s a lot of words there, but I do hope that this information has been helpful!
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