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The Basic Principles of A Course in Miracles: The Wizard of OzA Course in Miracles for PrisonersChannelling The Voice Of The Spirit: Bringing "A Course In Miracles" To Life- Spiritual Healing, Dissolving Your Fears - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from Nancy MiillerAll of us desire a more meaningful, peaceful, joyful and loving life. So why do we see the world filled with chaos, anxiety, and overall fear? We look around and perceive this person this to us and we perceive this event doing that to us, and we keep judging, judging, and judging until we think ...
Views: 3270(2 votes) - Thoughts of Power - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from Nancy MiillerToday, in my workbook practice of A Course in Miracles, lesson 281 resonated to the core of my being with an astounding feeling of truth. Lesson 281 states “I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts.” As the sentence finished the whirling sense of truth began to fill my mind. The course teaches ...
Views: 1671(4 votes) - Waking From The Dream & Reclaiming Our Spiritual Identity - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from David OttWaking From The Dream The Process And Practice Of Reclaiming Our Spiritual Identity “A Course In Miracles” Perspective “Yet the Bible says that a deep sleep fell upon Adam, And nowhere is there reference to his waking up.” (ACIM T.C2.I.3.6) Older Souls An older soul, who ...
Views: 2001(2 votes) - What to Do When the Law of Attraction Doesn't Work - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2012 from Amy TorresThe concept of the Law of Attraction has become almost mainstream in American culture today. Instruction abounds. There's "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill, the Seth material channeled by Jane Roberts, the Abraham teachings by Esther and Jerry Hicks, and, of course, the movie "The ...
Views: 2662(6 votes) - Undoing the Block to Divine Providence - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from Nouk SanchezThis world is really focused on getting and having. Think about it. As you read this article you most likely feel that you still have some unmet needs. They may be in finances, love, family, career or spiritual development. We all want to get and have, and what we’re accustomed to doing is using ...
Views: 2236(5 votes) - ***Patience - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2007 from Robert PerryWe all know that we are supposed to be patient, yet we are usually ambivalent about it. Patience means waiting calmly, without complaint, for something that we hope will occur. Waiting patiently often feels like reining in wild horses. We would like to step in and force that desired outcome. ...
Views: 3518(3 votes) - An Exclusive Q&A Interview with Marianne Williamson on The Gift of Change - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2009 from Philippe MatthewsMarianne Williamson is an internationally acclaimed author and lecturer. She has published countless books, four of which - including the mega bestseller A Return to Love and the newly-released Everyday Grace - have been #1 New York Times bestsellers. Her titles also include Illuminata, A ...
Views: 2521(3 votes) - Funeral for a Friend - Four Gifts to finding New Life in Death - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Deb ScottIt has been said, “Anyone can die, but not everyone can live.” Can you relate to this? I have been attempting to go to daily Mass for Lent (please don't hate me because I'm Catholic!), and it just so happened the other day was a Funeral Mass for no one in particular I knew. Or did ...
Views: 1748(3 votes) - Qigong for Longevity - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Martin EisenQigong (Chi Kung) is a Chinese medical therapy thousands of years old. It consists of mental as well as physical maneuvering which simultaneously adjust body posture, breathing, and the mind. Qigong for health is not strenuous and can even be performed by handicapped people. It can be done ...
Views: 3084(3 votes) - Stop Hoping, Start Knowing: Your Life Is What You Intend - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesDo you know the difference between hoping and knowing? Hoping has you wanting a new outcome—knowing has you living it. Hoping comes with skepticism—knowing stems from conscious intention. Whatever you call that Higher Being in your life, it is always delivering according to the strength and ...
Views: 7815(3 votes) - Let Your Light Shine - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from Caroline and Craig MakepeaceI wanted to share with you today one of the most inspiring pieces of writing I've ever heard. I first heard it through the movie Coach Carter but have since learned that it was penned by Marianne Willamson. Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are ...
Views: 6979(7 votes) - This world needs new leaders. It's need light. It needs you. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Lisa Natolihttp://www.gorgeousforgod.com In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” – Eric Hoffer We are standing smack in the middle of a global shift. If you think life is going to continue as ...
Views: 1933(5 votes) - "A Couse in Miracles" Saved My Life! - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Bettina Sparkles Obernuefemann“A COURSE IN MIRACLES-ACIM” SAVED MY LIFE! Bettina “Sparkles” Obernuefemann 7-27-2009 Most of us who have continued our commitment to studying the “A Course in Miracles.” are by its nature inspired to extend God’s Love in various forms. To express this, I have chosen to write some articles ...
Views: 2132(1 vote) - ***Does God Have A Plan? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from Robert PerryDoes God have a specific plan for us, something in particular He wants us to do with our lives? Normally, I would address this question by discussing passages from A Course in Miracles (there are many that answer this question quite explicitly; see, for instance, W-pI.135.18). In this ...
Views: 2087(2 votes) - ***Gentleness Is Strength - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2007 from Robert PerryWe all love to be on the receiving end of gentleness. It feels wonderful to be treated gently. Yet, on the giving end, we wonder if being gentle can get the job done. We live in a world resistant to change, even change for its own good. If we are going to make a positive difference, surely at ...
Views: 3920(2 votes) - ***Honesty - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert PerryHonesty is a central topic in human relationships. We all want to be told the truth, and we all try to think of ourselves as honest persons. Even so, the fact remains that we all lie, even if only in little ways. We offer excuses that are not the real reasons for not getting something done. We ...
Views: 1436(1 vote) - Breakdown to Breakthrough - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2008 from Antoinette MoltzanIn a world of fast cars, fast computers, high technology with fast lives, it is difficult to maintain a balance in your life. Emotions and negative thoughts can cause a complete breakdown in self-confidence and personal behavior. Often there are times when everything breaks down resulting in ...
Views: 1758(1 vote) - Breaking Blocks to Love's Presence - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Rev. Carol RiosCan we survive the learning curve of becoming aware, awakened to our truth, to our power and excel at doing so? I would say there is no question that we are on our way to being just that; Speeding up the process is available to us. Tools have been set in place to allow us the options of getting ...
Views: 2061(4 votes) - Definition: Forgiveness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KPlease Note: The following term is defined in the context of A Course in Miracles. What is the difference between false forgiveness and true forgiveness? Short answer: According to the Course, the basic difference between the two is that false forgiveness sees sin as real, while true ...
Views: 3150(2 votes) - Definition: Miracles - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KPlease Note: The following term is defined in the context of A Course in Miracles. What Is a Miracle? What is a miracle? Obviously, to understand A Course in Miracles we must understand what a miracle is. By calling itself A Course in Miracles, it implies that its whole purpose is to educate ...
Views: 1713(2 votes) - Definition: Spiritual Awakening - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KPlease Note: The following term is defined in the context of A Course in Miracles. In religious experience', or a sacred experience where an individual comes in contact with transcendental reality. Habel defines religious experiences as the structured way in which a believer enters into a ...
Views: 5640(3 votes) - Do You Question Your Perfection? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Monica RodriguezHave you ever heard comments such as: “There is no such thing as perfection”. Or how about: “Stop trying to be perfect because you’ll never get there”. Well, I DISAGREE…. And here’s why… In A Course in Miracles it is said that any split in mind must involve a rejection of part of it, and ...
Views: 1930(1 vote) - Healing Readiness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from David OttThe conscious awareness that we are ill and lack health, happiness and energy does not necessarily mean that we are ready, willing and able, at an unconscious level, to ask for and receive the health, energy and life changes that our Healing would bring about. Many individuals more safely ...
Views: 1815(2 votes) - Healing Through Forgiveness - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2008 from David Hoffmeister“So, why is forgiveness so important?” you may ask. The reason is this: Forgiveness is the pathway to peace of mind and when your mind is at peace, the world is a beautiful place to be. We all want that! The kind of forgiveness that we are talking about is not the kind that involves ...
Views: 2932(3 votes) - How to Stop Being a Victim of Your Own Stress - Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2009 from Nancy MiillerTrue Forgiveness and the Benefits When you practice true forgiveness, you get in touch with your Higher Self and you are willing to see with its eyes through the false images of your ego. You accept that your Higher Self sees the person you are angry with, as their true essence, unconditional ...
Views: 2099(4 votes) - Secrets to Living the Life You've Always Wanted - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Dr. Steve McSwain,It seems rather odd to refer to any of what follows as secrets. For one thing, the word “secret” implies that something is hidden and the wisdom below is anything but secret. In some form or fashion, you could find these in virtually any spiritual tradition. Second, “secret” implies that the ...
Views: 2096(1 vote) - The Five Signs - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2009 from Joseph WolfeThe Five Signs Five profound mystical experiences that verified the existence of something greater than the body’s eyes can see. By Joe Wolfe Author of Letter To A Prisoner The First Sign My first recollection of the sensation of ‘being in a body’ was very uncomfortable. The clothes ...
Views: 2314(3 votes) - The house that guilt built - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Susan DuganI was walking my dog on another oddly mild December day here in Denver, Colorado, the kind of weather that would have catapulted pre-A Course in Miracles Susan into a frenzied contemplation of the inevitability of global warming. But today, in the throes of another imaginary interview with ...
Views: 1477(1 vote) - The Lighthouse Called Ms. Bessie - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Steven D. EdwardsAll along the Atlantic seacoast still stand the remnants of beautiful architectural structures that once beamed shining lights to guide countless ships to safety in the darkness of the of the treacherous ocean night. They were known as Lighthouses. My illiterate grandmother, Mrs. Bessie, who ...
Views: 1645(5 votes) - The Two Healing Faces Of Relationships - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2011 from David OttCan you see the two faces in this picture? To view this Face and the other "Cloud-Layers of Ego" illustration in this article Click the following Link: http://www.peakrecovery.com/two%20faces.pdf If you are young or happy in a new relationship, you will probably see first or easily the ...
Views: 2772(1 vote) - The Ways of GOD are Superior to the Acts of GOD - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2017 from Godwin Terhemba IhaghIn order to buttress the title of the article, let’s take a brief look into the Christian Bible, at a scripture in Psalms 103: 7 which says: "He made his ways known to Moses, and his acts known to the children of Israel". Although Moses had a lot of access to the ways of GOD, the children of ...
Views: 1730(1 vote) - Trusting everyone perfectly even when they are screwing up royally and being jerks. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Lisa NatoliI love A Course in Miracles. http://www.gorgeousforgod.com Lesson 181 says "I trust my brothers, who are one with me." “Trusting your brothers is essential to establishing and holding up your faith in your ability to transcend doubt and lack of sure conviction in yourself.” SO THERE ...
Views: 1540(3 votes) - What is "A Course in Miracles?" - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2008 from Diane PerrettoReligion lays claim to truth in one way or another. A Course in Miracles is not a religion and it doesn’t attempt to dole out predictions of truth like a deck of tarot cards. It has as its goal the changing of one’s mind to enable us to recognize truth when it comes knocking. ...
Views: 3094(2 votes) - What Is Karma and How Can I Get Some? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Nicci StrikerKarma is a fascinating topic, one with numerous viewpoints. Regardless of the way you view it though, karma is considered a universal spiritual law. Karma is most often associated with terms of ‘good’ or ‘negative'. To make the situation more difficult to understand, karma may be ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - Let me recognize my problems have been solved - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2009 from Susan DuganLet me recognize my problems have been solved “Don't take life too seriously. You'll never get out alive!” -Bugs Bunny The persona I keep forgetting I am not is such a drama queen. My father used to call her Sarah Bernhardt after the silent film melodrama star. My junior high friends ...
Views: 2017(3 votes) - Sinlessness Within - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from David HoffmeisterBeloved One, What follows is a transcribed talk from a captivating short video titled 'Sinlessness Within'. It captures the essence of what A Course In Miracles is all about. *********************** The Peace of God is shining in you now. The Peace of God is my one ...
Views: 1617(3 votes) - The Path of Forgiveness: Sympathy, Empathy & Generosity - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Ana HolubOn our forgiveness path, we examine many aspects of our emotional life. For instance, what is the difference between sympathy and empathy, and how do they fit into a life dedicated to generosity and healing? We are often taught that sympathy is the same thing as love. "Oh, you poor thing!" ...
Views: 4475(3 votes) - A Course in Miracles for Prisoners - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Joseph WolfeSince early in 2007 the efforts to deliver a message of hope as offered in A Course in Miracles to prisoners have been ongoing. Prisoners have been a pet project for this writer for several reasons. The first of these reasons might be attributed to the personal experience of having served most ...
Views: 3726(5 votes) - ***There Is No Sin - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2008 from Robert PerryMost of us don't use the word "sin" very much; it has a rather distasteful ring to it. But the concept, I believe, is deeply embedded in our psyches. What is sin? I am not versed in theological treatments of it, but I think I have a good grasp of the popular concept, the one lodged in our ...
Views: 3075(2 votes) - ***What's In A Name? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Robert PerryWhile it is true that a rose by any other name would still be as beautiful, names exert a powerful influence on our minds. Think of how a beautiful name can create a good first impression. Think of the thought that goes into the naming of a child. And think of how it would feel to have no name. ...
Views: 1351(2 votes) - A Primer for Creating Miracles - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from SelfGrowth.com ArticlesThere are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle. I believe in the latter. —Albert Einstein Need a miracle? You have the resources to create your own! Whether you need a miracle regarding your health, finances, or ...
Views: 1853(2 votes) - Forgiveness - by Submitted on May 31, 2008 from David OttFORGIVENESS “A Course In Miracles” says that learning forgiveness is our only function here. One of its most beautiful passages on this topic reads. “The holiest of all the spots on earth is where an ancient hatred has become a present love.”(T.26-IX-6) It is very ...
Views: 1948(2 votes) - Truth Will Set You Free From Fear - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from David NelmesEveryone has a desire to see things more clearly and more truthfully...even if they are not aware of it. We all have a drive to grow and learn and discover who we are and who created us. Like our creator, we are also creators, thus we are creative and love to build things and express our true ...
Views: 3083(2 votes) - Unleash The Power Within For Inner Balance And Inner Wisdom - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2008 from Kathy AndrewsAre you moving in the right direction? When things happen in the world that are so far beyond your control, it can feel unsettling. And even though you think you are the master of our own success, watching the news these days can eat away at your beliefs. Daily affirmations, positive ...
Views: 2029(2 votes) - I Know You Really Love Me - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2012 from Amy TorresFor most of my life, I assumed there was something deep, dark and shameful about myself that would make people recoil in horror from me, if they really got to know me. This belief was unconscious, and it actually took a lot of work for me to admit this to myself. It was necessary, because I kept ...
Views: 2134(5 votes) - The Day I Woke Up, Became Enlightened, Awakened…I’m Not Real Sure What to Call It - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2009 from Dr. Steve McSwain,“The hour I have long wished for has now come.” -- Saint Teresa of Avila (1515 – 1582) I had reclined on the living room couch, picked up the remote, and began surfing the plethora of television programs, most of which are repetitive and useless. I paused from channel-surfing just long ...
Views: 4265(5 votes) - Awakening happens (and happens, and happens, and happens) - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Susan DuganOver decades of spiritual searching I have met a handful of people who claim to have awakened to the truth beyond the dream of separate interests, the lives we believe we are living in this world. Most have undergone spontaneous, dramatic shifts in awareness usually following a particularly ...
Views: 1601(4 votes) - Living Life: 3 Steps to Peace, Love & Joy - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2009 from Nancy MiillerYou are what you think whether you are conscious of it or not. And the world that you see around you is a reflection of what you think on the inside. Since many of us were not taught this as children, we cannot make that inner/outer connection. So life just seems to happen to us without our ...
Views: 1853(4 votes) - How to Stop Being a Victim of Your Own Stress - Part 2 of 3 - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2009 from Nancy MiillerThe Role of Your Higher Self Let’s look at the essence of your ego versus your Higher Self. Your ego lives in the world of fears. The main fear is lack, which translates as: not enough love, not pretty enough, not enough money, not good enough. These are negative and false thoughts that ...
Views: 1598(5 votes) - ***God's Verdict - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert PerryWe tend to go through life feeling accused from many corners, from bosses, children, former (and current) spouses. Defending ourselves against these accusations can seem like a full-time job. We seem to be always offering our counter-explanation of the same events, in which the blame quite ...
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