Discovering God's Love in All. (3 min 17 sec)

"Today, we're going to explore a profound truth: There is no cruelty in God, and none in us either."

Emily, a young woman with curious eyes, raised her hand. "But Kofi, how can that be true? We see cruelty in the world every day."

Kofi nodded thoughtfully. "That's an excellent question, Emily. What we perceive as cruelty is actually a misperception, a result of our ego's distorted view of reality. In truth, our essence - and God's - is pure love."

Mark, a middle-aged man with a furrowed brow, chimed in. "But what about people who commit terrible acts? Surely there must be cruelty in them?"

"I understand why you might think that, Mark," Kofi replied gently. "However, ACIM teaches us that those actions stem from a belief in separation, not from our true nature. Even in those moments, the divine spark within that person remains untouched by cruelty."

Sophia, an elderly woman, spoke up. "So, are you saying we should excuse harmful behavior?"

Kofi shook his head. "Not at all, Sophia. We can acknowledge harmful actions while still recognizing the inherent divinity in each person. The goal is to understand the person behind the action."

Emily leaned forward. "But how do we do that? It seems so difficult."

"It is challenging," Kofi agreed. "But we can start by practicing forgiveness - not condoning actions, but releasing judgment. We must recognize that the person's true self, like ours, is free from cruelty. It's looking beyond a costume to see the actor beneath."

Mark nodded slowly. "So, it's about changing our perception?"

"Exactly, Mark," Kofi beamed. "We're learning to see past the ego's illusions to the truth of our Self. We are wiping clean a dusty mirror to see our true reflection."

Sophia's eyes lit up with understanding. "And in doing so, we're not just seeing others differently, but ourselves too?"

"Absolutely, Sophia," Kofi replied warmly. "As we recognize the absence of cruelty in others, we also embrace it in ourselves. We're all expressions of God's love, even when we momentarily forget it."

Emily smiled. "It's a beautiful idea, but it seems like it would take a lot of practice."

Kofi nodded. "It does, Emily. It's a journey of unlearning our ego's perceptions and remembering our true nature. But each step brings us closer to experiencing the love that is our birthright."

As the class continued, Kofi guided his students through exercises in perception-shifting. He helped them get a glimpse of the cruelty-free essence within themselves and others. The room filled with a palpable sense of connection as they explored this transformative truth together.

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