Maybe you have just become aware you are gay. Maybe you are tired of fighting it and trying to be “normal.” Maybe you have been gay for some time and were too scared to reveal it.
A Course in Miracles might take some of the sting out of coming out.
Here’s what it says…
1“The escape from darkness involves two stages: 2 First the recognition that darkness cannot hide. 3 Second, the recognition that there is nothing you want to hide or even could. This step brings escape from fear. 4 When you have become willing to hide nothing, you will not only be willing to enter into communion but will also understand peace and joy.”
Let’s Break Each Sentence Down and Explain it…
1“The escape from darkness involves two stages:
1 To me, this means if we think being gay is something to be ashamed of or think there is something wrong with it, we will consider it as “darkness.”
2 First the recognition that darkness cannot hide.
2 We need to realize we cannot keep secrets. At some level everyone knows that we tend to favor the same sex, whether they want to admit it or not. A Course in Miracles emphasizes “minds are joined” and that “There are no private thoughts.” That explains “gaydar” and telepathy.
3 Second, the recognition that there is nothing you want to hide or even could. This step brings escape from fear.
3 Deep down inside we don’t want to be ashamed of who we are. The phrase “or even could” confirms that “minds are joined.” Understanding this fact allows us to be free from fear.
4 When you have become willing to hide nothing, you will not only be willing to enter into communion but will also understand peace and joy.”
4 When we no longer treat being gay as something to be ashamed of and hidden, but to be shared and used to initiate closeness, we will accept the real meaning of peace and joy.
Whether you are A Course in Miracles student or not, the message here is to use coming out as a way to make a deeper connection with others.
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