Lesson 304: Let Not My World Obscure the Sight of Christ.

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Perception creates our reality—yet how often do we question what we see? In Lesson 304 from A Course in Miracles, we explore the profound idea that the world we perceive isn't an objective reality but a mirror reflecting our internal state of mind.

"Perception is a mirror, not a fact," the lesson teaches us. Everything we see is subjective, reflecting our mind's contents rather than revealing objective truth. The world of fear, judgment, and separation we experience isn't happening "out there"—it's a projection from within. When we recognize this, we gain the power to transform our experience not by changing external conditions but by shifting our perception.

The heart of this lesson centers on a crucial choice: will we continue projecting our world of illusions or receive Christ's vision? Christ's vision reveals that all our perceived sins have already been forgiven. Through forgiveness—recognizing that what we thought happened never actually happened—we not only free ourselves but offer a gift to everyone. We remind ourselves and others of our true, powerful nature.

The lesson provides practical guidance for implementing this shift. We can set an intention each morning not to impose judgment on what we see, recognize perception as a mirror throughout the day, and pause whenever we notice negative emotions to ask: "Is this the world I made, or the world Christ would show me?" Through regular meditation and hourly reminders, we experience the contrast between feeling victimized by the world and recognizing our role in creating it.

Ready to see the world through different eyes? Try this practice today and watch how everything transforms when you change not the world, but the mind with which you look upon it.

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