My Only Need

"God has already done all things that need to be done.  And I must learn I need do nothing of myself, for I need but accept my Self." -- A Course in Miracles; Workbook 337, 1:5-6

There has long been a virtual cult in self-help circles, a cult of the virtues of self-esteem.  And it's true that we can build our ego up and feel better about ourselves attitudinally.  But it's not real self love.  The love of an illusion of self can only give us the illusion of love, an illusion that comes and goes.  It's the same with loving (or hating) another person... loving (or hating) the illusion we've projected can only breed more illusion.

There is only one way to know the Truth... we have to release what isn't true, and see what is always here, always effortlessly present.  Like the huge dome of the sky, God is what is always here, regardless of the thought clouds and projections that come and go.  To accept that my real Self is One with God and all that Is... and that God is the Source and I am One with Source... and that creation is seamless, whole, and complete, no lack or limitation possible in all of God's Being... this acceptance allows me finally to simply BE.  I need do nothing. 

In this lies freedom... because it also means that I am free to do whatever arises through the spontaneous inspiration that emanates from our One Being.  I am not obligated or coerced or in bondage to anyone or anything.  I co-create with all of Self in joy and love.  Like the sun shines, we ARE.  My only need, and yours, is to accept this and live it.