LESSON 128, The world I see holds nothing that I want.
From A Course in Miracles Experience by Rev. Devan Jesse Byrne
April 17, 2026 · 11 min · Season 1 · Episode 128
About this episode
This episode discusses the concept that the world we perceive holds nothing of value and emphasizes the importance of letting go of attachments to achieve true awareness and salvation.
LESSON 128 The world I see holds nothing that I want. The world you see holds nothing that you need to offer you; nothing that you can use in any way, nor anything at all that serves to give you joy. Believe this thought, and you are saved from years of misery, from countless disappointments, and from hopes that turn to bitter ashes of despair. No one but must accept this thought as true, if he would leave the world behind and soar beyond its petty scope and little ways. Each thing you value here is but a chain that binds you to the world, and it will serve no other end but this. For everything must serve the purpose you have given it, until you see a different purpose there. The only purpose worthy of your mind this world contains is that you pass it by, without delaying to perceive some hope where there is none. Be you deceived no more. The world you see holds nothing that you want. Escape today the chains you place upon your mind when you perceive salvation here. For what you value you make part of you as you perceive yourself. All things you seek to make your value greater in your sight limit you further, hide your worth from you, and add another bar across the door that…
People in this episode
Host: Rev. Devan Jesse Byrne
Topics covered
- spirituality
- self-improvement
- mindfulness
- perception
- salvation
Keywords
- A Course in Miracles
- lesson 128
- world perception
- salvation
- self-worth
- attachments
- mind chains
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