Saturday, May 9, 2015
Garden Great Reads: A Return to Love
"It takes courage to endure the sharp pains of self discovery rather than choose to take the dull pain of unconsciousness that would last the rest of our lives." ~ Marianne Williamson
A Return To Love is based upon the teachings in A Course In Miracles. I was introduced to the Course some years ago and found the insights from Williamson's book useful as a practical reference for applying Course principals in my daily life. Both texts have been a great addition to my personal transformation journey and I share it here in the hope that others might find it helpful as well.
In the book, the author shares her perspective on how the decision to see yourself as God sees you; as love, transforms your thinking and therefore your outlook on life.
"I accept the beauty within me as who I really am. I am not my weakness. I am not my anger. I am not my small mindedness. I am much, much more. And I am willing to be reminded of who I really am." ~ Marianne Williamson
Through this reading you might be led to explore the following:
In what ways have I not been loving toward myself?
How has not showing love toward myself manifested in other aspects of my life?
What can I do to love myself better and open the doorway to self discovery?