03/10/2026
I am exploring A Course In Miracles as part of my spiritual practice. My main focus is on reading the bible and I am on day 133 of The Bible in a year.
I asked Google Gemini to tell me today's lesson in A Course In Miracles. Here goes:
Since today is March 10th, we are looking at Lesson 69. This is a powerful exercise for shifting your internal energy, especially if you're feeling the "weight" of external stresses or physical changes.
The Core Practice: Lesson 69
"My grievances hide the light of the world in me."
The "methodology" for this specific lesson is a 5-minute mental exercise to be done at least once today. Here is how to apply it:
Step-by-Step Meditation Guide
Close your eyes and acknowledge that you are not seeking something outside of yourself. You are trying to reach what is already there but is currently obscured.
Identify the "Curtain": Think of a current grievance (a person you’re annoyed with, a health frustration, or a worry). Mentally label it as a "veil" or a "cloud" that is standing between you and your peace.
The Affirmation: Say slowly to yourself:
"I would not look upon this grievance, for I want to see the light of the world that it is hiding."
The "Reach": In your mind’s eye, try to "step past" the grievance. Don't fight it or try to make it go away; simply look beyond it. Imagine you are reaching for a spark of light that is buried deep in your mind.
The Arrival: If you feel a sense of peace—even for a second—hold onto it. If your mind wanders back to your to-do list or your frustrations, gently repeat the affirmation and try again.
That was the lesson as described by AI.
Though I am a wellness expert with years of knowledge and experience behind me, I am feeling and seeing weight around my middle. I had just asked Google Gemini if HRT is proven to be effective in decreasing abdominal fat in menopausal women. I have been off HRT and there is now a national shortage.
Google Gemini remembered my previous question and applied A Course in Miracle's lesson of the day to it. I really like teaching the application and benefit of a practice and think this may be of of value to my lovely readers.
From Google Gemini:
Why this helps with "Middle Age Spread" and Stress
While this sounds purely spiritual, there is a practical psychological link:
Lowering Cortisol: Grievances and "holding onto" anger keep the body in a state of fight-or-flight, which spikes cortisol. As we discussed earlier, high cortisol is a primary driver of belly fat.
Mindful Choices: When you clear the "cloud" of a grievance, you are less likely to engage in emotional eating or "stress-reacting." You move from a place of reaction to a place of presence.
I wrote about this in my book, Inner Visions for the Outer You. Knowing this is the start. The daily application is the work. Let's not call it work, let's call it the gift.
Yours in love and light, Jamie Gallo