Lesson 22 - Form Of Revenge

Lesson 22: What I See Is a Form of Vengeance

Description:

In this episode of Deep Dive in A Course In Miracles, we explore Lesson 22: “What I see is a form of vengeance.” This lesson examines the distorted perception of reality as an endless cycle of attack and counterattack fueled by aggressive thoughts. Through a contemplative exercise, we begin to recognize the illusory nature of this perception and take the first steps toward inner peace. By breaking this cycle and acknowledging the impermanence of what we see, we open the door to a world rooted in truth and harmony. Join us as we reflect on how to shift from fear and aggression to clarity and love.

Briefing Doc: Lesson 22 from A Course in Miracles

Main Theme: The world as a form of vengeance

Central Idea: This lesson explores how our thoughts of anger and attack shape our perception of the world. It argues that when we project hostility outward, we perceive the world as threatening and vengeful, perpetuating a cycle of fear and aggression.

Key Points:

1. The Projection of Anger:

Our perception of a hostile world mirrors our inner state of mind.

• “Having projected his anger onto the world, he sees vengeance about to strike him.”

2. The Vicious Cycle of Attack:

Attack fuels fear, which justifies further attacks, trapping us in a destructive loop.

• “This becomes an increasingly vicious circle until he is willing to change how he sees.”

3. The Illusion of Threat:

The threats we perceive are projections of our own fears and destructive desires, not objective realities.

• “You made what you would destroy; everything you hate and would attack and kill. All that you fear does not exist.”

4. The Path to Liberation:

Recognizing the illusory nature of these threats offers a way out of this cycle.

• “Is it not joyous news to hear that it is not real? Is it not a happy discovery to find that you can escape?”

Practical Exercise:

The lesson provides a daily practice to transform our perception:

• Observe the world around you several times a day.

• As you observe, repeat these statements:

1. “I see only the perishable.”

2. “I see nothing that will last.”

3. “What I see is not real.”

4. “What I see is a form of vengeance.”

• Conclude each observation by asking: “Is this the world I really want to see?”

Conclusion:

Lesson 22 of A Course in Miracles challenges us to reflect deeply on how our attack thoughts create a perception of a vengeful world. By questioning these thoughts and recognizing their illusory nature, we are offered the opportunity to escape this cycle and cultivate a more peaceful, authentic vision of the world.