Lesson 285: My Holiness Shines Bright and Clear Today

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"My holiness shines bright and clear today." These powerful words from Lesson 285 of A Course in Miracles invite us into profound self-remembrance. Unlike spiritual teachings that promise future attainment, this lesson reveals what's already true about us—we are inherently holy, and this divine nature remains untouched by any worldly experience.
Throughout our exploration, we uncover the radical distinction between the ego's seeking and true spiritual awakening. When we unconsciously believe we lack something—whether it's the perfect relationship, achievement, or experience—we're actually asking for punishment. Every worldly desire carries the hidden cost of reinforcing our belief in separation. Yet beneath these seeking thoughts lies our unalterable holiness, waiting to be recognized.
Forgiveness emerges as our pathway to sanity—not by condoning anything wrong but by withdrawing our projections. As Hope Johnson beautifully articulates, "I no longer need to find something outside myself. I don't need anything for temporary wholeness. I only want the kind of wholeness that's eternal." This clarity reveals the true nature of holiness: it's not a status to achieve but "God's signature on your soul" that can never be changed or diminished.
The practical application becomes clear: begin each day expecting only joy, use the remembrance of holiness during moments of unworthiness or contraction, and reflect each evening on where you might have seen yourself or others as less than holy. Through this practice, your holiness becomes like a lighthouse, inspiring everyone who has forgotten they too are pure light. Will you accept the humble truth of your divine nature today?

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1. Lesson 285: My Holiness Shines Today (00:00:00)

2. Expecting Happy Things of God (00:01:14)

3. Unconscious Seeking Leads to Punishment (00:04:03)

4. Forgiveness as the Path to Sanity (00:08:23)

5. Unchangeable Light of True Nature (00:10:42)

6. Daily Practice and Remembrance (00:15:59)