A program in Miracles (ACIM) is a non-dualistic spirituality which contains a couple of guidelines about the psychotherapy of the split mind. Understanding these metaphysical aspects assists in the program of the principles from ACIM when choices. Without actual application, these principles are just ideas; but with application they become an experience, and experience changes everything. The metaphysical portion is a great identifier of the ego's judgmental thought system as well as a luxurious reminder of what is true about ourselves.

Looking at metaphysical descriptions in some recoverable format and becoming aware of their attributes is of great benefit in knowing what you opting for both for and against. Keep them handy, and refer to them often as you navigate the choices in your life.

Here are some very simple points to consider about the metaphysical areas of ACIM:

The Un-Healed Mind : the super-unconscious mind is where the "tiny insane idea" of divorce began. It is accessible via the conscious awareness of what is going on in your life. The ego doesn't want you to remember that the idea was just a choice; but the mind remembers where it got their start in. It naturally returns to peace when you choose the Holy Spirit Right Mind.

The Split Mind : the unconscious mind contains sin, fear and remorse from that original divorce idea. This is the basis of the ego's thought system of judgment as it divides out. Remember the ego's judgment above: Divorce is a sin punishable by death. For having separated, it now places remorse in the mind; and says you must be terrified of the now vengeful God who wants to kill you for what you've done. acim The kill or be murdered (one or the other) ego judgments as noticed in the sub-conscious and conscious behaviors learn to add up considering their origin in the mind.

The Right-Mind : the split mind and the two conflicting thought systems is very evident. Compare the two sides to know what you opting for in different given moment. These very clearly illustrate the psychotherapy of the mind and having lists makes it readily apparent why one system of thinking damages and the other heals. You can only choose one thought system, or handling, at a time because it is always one or the other. You still retain the decision maker. Which one will you choose?

The ego wrong mind is based on judgment and divorce from others going back to the original divorce idea. That divorce sin now punishable by death which also contains the beginning of remorse and fear. When you choose the judgmental ego as cause, your effect is:

victim/victimization : judgment : projection : addiction : grievances : hate : rage : war : specialness : death : reduce to destroy : sin : fear : remorse : special relationships

The Holy Right Mind is based on sharing and oneness and returning your thoughts back to the peace of God and out of the illusion of choice. This says that the error never occurred and you are still as God created you. There is nothing else. When you choose the Holy Spirit as cause, your effect is:

I invite you to further study the metaphysical aspects associated with a Course in Miracles. Understanding their ideas and principles helps in applying them to your life as you choose your way out of the illusion. They are a couple of guidelines straight from a Course in Miracles that show you what each aspect is all about. More than that, you can consider the origin of both aspects and their respective objectives. When combined with how you truly feel, the ego's motivations are obvious when compared up against the Holy Spirit's truth.