Today, I want to share some reflections on Lesson 97 from A Course in Miracles—one of my favorite lessons and a powerful touchstone for anyone seeking growth, for leaders and individuals alike. This lesson is titled “I Am Spirit”, and it carries a profound message about how our time, our attention, and our intentions can create ripples of healing far beyond what we can see.
Time as an Infinite Resource
The lesson reminds us that every minute we dedicate to spiritual practice is extraordinarily valuable. Paragraph three highlights this idea beautifully:
"Today we try to bring reality still closer to your mind each time you practice. Awareness was brought a little near, at least, sometimes a thousand years or more are saved."
Imagine that: every small act of connection with your inner light contributes to a vast, timeless acceleration of spiritual awakening—for yourself and for the world. Even a single minute of focused, conscious attention has the potential to impact eternity.
The text goes on to explain that the Holy Spirit can take just five minutes from each hour of your day and use that energy to heal the world. Every effort, no matter how small it seems, is amplified infinitely. It’s as if the minute you spend in mindfulness or service expands into a timeless opportunity to bring healing to others.
Giving Time, Energy, and Love Multiplies Abundantly
One of the most inspiring parts of Lesson 97 is the concept of multiplication through giving. Just like the biblical story of the loaves and fishes, what we offer is not depleted—it’s multiplied. When we give our time, love, or resources from a place of connection to the infinite, we tap into a flow of abundance that grows as it circulates.
Think of it like this: if you have ten oranges and you give five away, in the world of scarcity, it feels like a sacrifice—you now have five left. But in the realm of spiritual abundance, the act of giving actually connects you to a limitless source. Suddenly, you discover that you not only have what you need, but you have far more than you began with—ready to bless even more people.
This principle extends to all areas of life: your time, attention, love, and energy. The more you give, the more returns to you—not in the same form, but amplified, strengthened, and multiplied. It’s the ultimate “return on investment.”
From Personal Awakening to Leadership and Influence
This lesson isn’t just about personal growth—it has profound practical applications, especially for leaders. Whether you’re running a small team or a multinational organization, your inner light can be a force multiplier. When you lead from a place of spiritual connection, the harmony, efficiency, and healing you inspire are not limited to conventional management techniques—they radiate outward, influencing your entire organization and community.
Imagine the effect of infusing your workplace or your home with this kind of energy: conflict diminishes, collaboration improves, and solutions arise effortlessly. It’s like tapping into a higher level of intelligence that orchestrates healing and abundance naturally.
Reality Beyond Scarcity
One key distinction in A Course in Miracles is understanding what “real reality” is. The lesson points out that the physical world, with its suffering, scarcity, and illusion, is not the ultimate reality. True reality is abundant, whole, and free of limitations. When we dedicate time to spiritual practice and see beyond the illusions of lack, we are aligning with the source of all light and abundance.
A Call to Action: Give, Even When It Feels Counterintuitive
Here’s the practical takeaway:
Identify where you feel scarcity—in time, money, love, or energy.
Do the counterintuitive thing: give that resource away with intention.
Trust the flow: what you give from abundance returns to you multiplied.
It’s a beautiful paradox: by giving freely, you receive more; by sharing your light, your capacity to shine grows exponentially. As one wise saying puts it: “It’s selfish to stay broke, because the richer you are, the more of a blessing you can be to others.”
Closing Thoughts
Lesson 97 teaches that you are spirit, a holy child of God, free of all limits, safe, healed, and whole. When you embrace this truth, every action you take—every minute you dedicate, every act of generosity, every intention of healing—is magnified beyond measure.
We are all capable of creating miracles, not as isolated events, but as part of a virtuous cycle of light and abundance that touches lives far beyond our immediate perception. Start today, even with just a few minutes, and watch how your small efforts ripple into profound transformations.
