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Lesson 354
We stand together, Christ and I, in peace
And certainty of purpose. And in Him
Is His Creator, as He is in me.
We stand together, Christ and I, in peace
And certainty of purpose. And in Him
Is His Creator, as He is in me.
1. My oneness with the Christ establishes me as Your Son, beyond the reach of time, and wholly free of every law but Yours. I have no self except the Christ in me. I have no purpose but His Own. And He is like His Father. Thus must I be one with You as well as Him. For who is Christ except Your Son as You created Him? And what am I except the Christ in me?
This passage promotes giving up all other identities save the One God gave us at our creation. Some of us within Pack took these words to heart, and so today was the first time we ever spoke seriously of integrating. Others of us are not ready for this step, myself included. I have lived as a conscious multiple for so long now that I am not sure I even remember how to behave as a wholly singular person. And it is too soon for me, and the kids, since Emily's disappearance to be able to be comfortable with the idea. When she left, after the initial shock passed, things became quieter, not in a peaceful sense, but eerily so. We are not ready.
Nor need you be. It is not necessary that you meld together into one to meet the message of today's lesson. It is only necessary that when you look on each other, you see Christ, and Christ alone reflected there, and know that the truth you see is your own. Your purpose is only love; to feel it, extend it, and to be it. You can just as easily fulfill that purpose as a group as a singular person, perhaps even easier, by simply encouraging each other, and reminding each other to ask when you need direction. You are not ready until all of you are comfortable with that step. Ric, Xan, do not mistake integrating for a grief coping strategy. In that sense what you are proposing is very nearly akin to suicide, without harming the body you share. Think carefully on that.
Xan: Yeah he is.
[Chuckle] I am not your guardian and guide simply for my dashing good looks, you know. It is impossible that this choice be made without fear or pain at this time, because fear and pain are what motivate the thought behind it. And so it is simply not the right one at the moment. Perhaps some other day, you will know when, if it is to happen at all. For now, you have more to learn, together and as individuals.
Lizzie: Thanks Turradaron. I thought there was something weird about that suggestion, but I couldn't figure out what it was.
Nick: Hai. Ano...watashi wa...yuuku.
Me too, Nick, me too.
Ric: Yeah I guess we're all still a bit shaken up huh? Sorry kids, didn't mean to scare ya any worse than you already were.
Xan: We are here to help right? Oy... bang up job we're doing, Ric.
This is what comes of not asking. But it is also how you learn. I'd hazard a guess that it's not a mistake you'll want to be repeating soon.
Xan: No, no thank you very much. I've got enough on my plate right now as it is. Just out of curiosity... where have you been these last few days?
Right beside you. You have, up to this point, all been doing a fine job coping with your sadness. And you have gained some truly wonderful insights without my needing to say a word. This morning you stumbled, and so I helped to lift you to your feet again. That is my purpose, to help you find your way back to your Source. I need do or say little if anything when you are walking the path on your own. I simply follow along side, to help when you are off course. I will act if I see it is needed, but also at any time you ask. Be it for guidance or simply companionship, I am here. This is what it means to ask and receive on the Father's terms, rather than worldly terms. You are all still learning that there is an infinite difference between the two. When you ask something of the world, you have experienced that quite often what you are offered is the back of its hand. However, when you ask anything of the Father, it is already yours, even if you cannot see it right away.
