Lesson 312: I See All Things As I Would Have Them Be.

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Have you ever wondered why some people see beauty where others see ugliness, or why the same situation can appear completely different to different observers? Lesson 312 from A Course in Miracles reveals the profound truth behind perception: "For sight can merely serve to offer us what we would have."
This lesson illuminates the startling reality that our perception isn't happening to us—it's chosen by us. "It is impossible to overlook what we would see and fail to see what we have chosen to behold." Our minds make judgments that directly determine what appears in our perceptual field. This isn't merely a psychological curiosity; it's described as an "inescapable law of perceiving." The recognition that we choose what we see changes our relationship with everything we perceive.
The lesson distinguishes between ego-based judgment that reinforces separation and what the Course calls "the last judgment"—God's benevolent perspective that everything is perfect. When we shift from our negative judgments to the Holy Spirit's judgment, the entire world transforms before our eyes. Seeing with Christ's vision isn't about detached neutrality but active love that blesses everything it perceives. The practice is remarkably simple yet revolutionary: "Today, I choose the Holy Spirit's purpose for my sight. I will to see a liberated world." When judgments arise, we pause to ask, "Do I want this, or the world Christ would show me?"
Ready to transform your perception and experience a world of love rather than fear? Practice dedicating your sight to the Holy Spirit's purpose and watch as the "real world" of forgiveness inevitably appears. Remember: perception follows purpose, and today we choose to see with Christ's vision and love what we behold. Listen now to discover how this simple shift in perception can dissolve all conflict in your mind and restore you to peace.

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1. Introduction to Lesson 312 (00:00:00)

2. Perception Follows Judgment (00:01:28)

3. The Real World Through Christ's Vision (00:03:02)

4. Forgiveness: Aligning With God's Will (00:05:53)

5. Practical Application Throughout The Day (00:07:45)

6. Conclusion and Final Thoughts (00:09:41)