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- [2027 Update: Recovering Bliss-Ninny Wall Calendar](https://acimblog.com/2027-update-recovering-bliss-ninny-wall-calendar/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2027! Calling all recovering bliss-ninnies! Here is a newly updated calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado, and Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2027! Calling all recovering bliss-ninnies! Here is a newly updated calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado, and
- [The power of decision is my own (Workbook Lesson 152) SFACIM class conversation with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-power-of-decision-is-my-own-workbook-lesson-152-sfacim-class-conversation-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we reviewed Workbook Lesson 152 of A Course In Miracles. Here are the first 3 paragraphs of Lesson 152: "1. No one can suffer loss unless it be his own decision. ²No one suffers pain except his choice elects this state for him. ³No In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we reviewed Workbook Lesson 152 of A Course In Miracles. Here are the first 3 paragraphs of Lesson 152: "1. No one can suffer loss unless it be his own decision. ²No one suffers pain except his choice elects this state for him. ³No
- [Our silly seemingly separate selves: ego lampooned](https://acimblog.com/our-silly-seemingly-separate-selves-ego-lampooned/) - Humor in ACIM - This video is a recording of a talk given by Bruce Rawles at the Weekend of Freedom Retreat on June 17, 2016, in Estes Park, Colorado, about how A Course in Miracles encourages us not to take the judgments of our egos quite so seriously, with numerous quotes from ACIM. Thanks Humor in ACIM - This video is a recording of a talk given by Bruce Rawles at the Weekend of Freedom Retreat on June 17, 2016, in Estes Park, Colorado, about how A Course in Miracles encourages us not to take the judgments of our egos quite so seriously, with numerous quotes from ACIM. Thanks
- [2027 Updated ACIM Wall Calendar: Humorous quotes lampooning the ego](https://acimblog.com/2027-updated-acim-wall-calendar-humorous-quotes-lampooning-the-ego/) - After realizing that the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" – available for several years – had some rather challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles, I made a calendar with quotes on the other end of the difficulty spectrum, with lots of soothing, gentle, reassuring, inspiring, encouraging, and uplifting Course quotes: the A Course In Miracles: Inspiring After realizing that the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" – available for several years – had some rather challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles, I made a calendar with quotes on the other end of the difficulty spectrum, with lots of soothing, gentle, reassuring, inspiring, encouraging, and uplifting Course quotes: the A Course In Miracles: Inspiring
- [2027 Updated Wall Calendar: A Course In Miracles: Inspiring Quotes](https://acimblog.com/2027-updated-wall-calendar-a-course-in-miracles-inspiring-quotes/) - Realizing – in retrospect, after offering the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" for several years – that we often can greatly benefit from more gentle, comforting, reassuring, uplifting, encouraging, and even inspiring messages, we again offer a more soothing way to have reminders from the wisdom of A Course In Miracles in view throughout the year. This Realizing – in retrospect, after offering the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" for several years – that we often can greatly benefit from more gentle, comforting, reassuring, uplifting, encouraging, and even inspiring messages, we again offer a more soothing way to have reminders from the wisdom of A Course In Miracles in view throughout the year. This
- [Many Forms; One Correction (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/many-forms-one-correction-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we explored how gratitude and generalization go together; both are vital parts of our curriculum for escaping insane dreams of differences and restoring our minds to the saneness of sameness. We began the class by reading the first four paragraphs of Workbook Lesson 123. In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we explored how gratitude and generalization go together; both are vital parts of our curriculum for escaping insane dreams of differences and restoring our minds to the saneness of sameness. We began the class by reading the first four paragraphs of Workbook Lesson 123.
- [I place the future in the Hands of God (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/i-place-the-future-in-the-hands-of-god-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, Lesson 96: Salvation comes from my one Self (ACIM, W-96 page 169 in the English edition) of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles was our opening meditation. Here is the first paragraph of that lesson: "Although you are one Self, you experience yourself as In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, Lesson 96: Salvation comes from my one Self (ACIM, W-96 page 169 in the English edition) of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles was our opening meditation. Here is the first paragraph of that lesson: "Although you are one Self, you experience yourself as
- [Undoing the ego tax on peace (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/undoing-the-ego-tax-on-peace-sfacim-class-conversation-2/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we talked about the wearying, burdensome choice of ego thinking; the belief in separation wears away like a heavy, tyrannical tariff on our tranquility, or termites on our foundation of peace. (Note: There is no suggestion here to not pay our taxes on the In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we talked about the wearying, burdensome choice of ego thinking; the belief in separation wears away like a heavy, tyrannical tariff on our tranquility, or termites on our foundation of peace. (Note: There is no suggestion here to not pay our taxes on the
- [Perception and Choice (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/perception-and-choice-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, our opening meditation was the first 3 review lessons in Lesson 60 of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles: "1. (46) God is the Love in which I forgive. ²God does not forgive because He has never condemned. ³The blameless cannot blame, and In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, our opening meditation was the first 3 review lessons in Lesson 60 of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles: "1. (46) God is the Love in which I forgive. ²God does not forgive because He has never condemned. ³The blameless cannot blame, and
- [Chat GPT meets ACIM](https://acimblog.com/chat-gpt-meets-acim/) - I've considered myself somewhat of a "Course Nerd" since the mid-1980s, which for me combines two primary interests, both growing steadily over a half-century (including explorations in nascent forms leading to their current and evolving status): A Course In Miracles using technology (particularly computers) to support everything worthwhile – more recently dabbling just a tiny I've considered myself somewhat of a "Course Nerd" since the mid-1980s, which for me combines two primary interests, both growing steadily over a half-century (including explorations in nascent forms leading to their current and evolving status): A Course In Miracles using technology (particularly computers) to support everything worthwhile – more recently dabbling just a tiny
- [Mind - Spirit, Ego & False Autonomy (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/mind-spirit-ego-false-autonomy-sfacim-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, Lesson 10 of the Workbook was our opening meditation: "This aspect of the correction process began with the idea that the thoughts of which you are aware are meaningless, outside rather than within; and then stressed their past rather than their present status. ²Now In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, Lesson 10 of the Workbook was our opening meditation: "This aspect of the correction process began with the idea that the thoughts of which you are aware are meaningless, outside rather than within; and then stressed their past rather than their present status. ²Now
- [Branching of the Road, Weakness and Defensiveness (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/branching-of-the-road-weakness-and-defensiveness-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, our opening meditation was musing on this quote: "It is because the thoughts you think you think appear as images that you do not recognize them as nothing. ²You think you think them, and so you think you see them." (ACIM, W-15.1:1-2) When we In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, our opening meditation was musing on this quote: "It is because the thoughts you think you think appear as images that you do not recognize them as nothing. ²You think you think them, and so you think you see them." (ACIM, W-15.1:1-2) When we
- [How Will The World End; Is Each One To Be Judged In The End (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/how-will-the-world-end-is-each-one-to-be-judged-in-the-end-sfacim-class-conversation/) - To have a helpful, sane, and reassuring context, we must first understand what the world we perceive really is, why we take it so seriously, and then consider that the end of our (ego) world will be welcomed rather than feared. When we return to consistent peace, know that there is nothing to fear in To have a helpful, sane, and reassuring context, we must first understand what the world we perceive really is, why we take it so seriously, and then consider that the end of our (ego) world will be welcomed rather than feared. When we return to consistent peace, know that there is nothing to fear in
- [The Inner Shift & Salvation and the Holy Relationship (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/the-inner-shift-salvation-and-the-holy-relationship-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we began by reading Lesson 285: My holiness shines bright and clear today: "Today I wake with joy, expecting but the happy things of God to come to me. I ask but them to come, and realize my invitation will be answered by the In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we began by reading Lesson 285: My holiness shines bright and clear today: "Today I wake with joy, expecting but the happy things of God to come to me. I ask but them to come, and realize my invitation will be answered by the
- [How is judgment (and fudgement) relinquished? (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/how-is-judgment-and-fudgement-relinquished-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we began by reading and discussing Lesson 277: Let me not bind Your Son with laws I made. (ACIM, W-277). This is a terse reminder that we can be limited and tyrannized only by our identification with the dualistic split (ego) mind and its In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we began by reading and discussing Lesson 277: Let me not bind Your Son with laws I made. (ACIM, W-277). This is a terse reminder that we can be limited and tyrannized only by our identification with the dualistic split (ego) mind and its
- [Reason versus Madness - Non-duality in ACIM (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/reason-versus-madness-non-duality-in-acim-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we began by reading and discussing the sixth "What is...?" essay in part II of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles: What Is the Christ? (ACIM, W-pII.6). Here are the first three paragraphs of that concise 1-page reminder that our Real (Christ Mind) In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we began by reading and discussing the sixth "What is...?" essay in part II of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles: What Is the Christ? (ACIM, W-pII.6). Here are the first three paragraphs of that concise 1-page reminder that our Real (Christ Mind)
- [2026 Updated Wall Calendar: A Course In Miracles: Inspiring Quotes](https://acimblog.com/2026-updated-wall-calendar-a-course-in-miracles-inspiring-quotes/) - Realizing – in retrospect, after offering the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" for several years – that we often can greatly benefit from more gentle, comforting, reassuring, uplifting, encouraging, and even inspiring messages, we again offer a more soothing way to have reminders from the wisdom of A Course In Miracles in view throughout the year. This Realizing – in retrospect, after offering the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" for several years – that we often can greatly benefit from more gentle, comforting, reassuring, uplifting, encouraging, and even inspiring messages, we again offer a more soothing way to have reminders from the wisdom of A Course In Miracles in view throughout the year. This
- [Our only function: healing our own perception – with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/our-only-function-healing-our-own-perception/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles talk about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video. We're all teachers 24/7/365; that is our function. We're always teaching ourselves – either we're teaching ourselves the belief in separation (sin, guilt, and fear) or we're teaching ourselves the undoing of that belief (a.k.a. forgiveness). The latter is our only true Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles talk about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video. We're all teachers 24/7/365; that is our function. We're always teaching ourselves – either we're teaching ourselves the belief in separation (sin, guilt, and fear) or we're teaching ourselves the undoing of that belief (a.k.a. forgiveness). The latter is our only true
- [2026 Updated ACIM Wall Calendar: Humorous quotes lampooning the ego](https://acimblog.com/2026-updated-acim-wall-calendar-humorous-quotes-lampooning-the-ego/) - In 2024, after realizing that the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" – available for several years – had some rather challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles, I made a calendar with quotes on the other end of the difficulty spectrum, with lots of soothing, gentle, reassuring, inspiring, encouraging and uplifting Course quotes: the A Course In Miracles: In 2024, after realizing that the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" – available for several years – had some rather challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles, I made a calendar with quotes on the other end of the difficulty spectrum, with lots of soothing, gentle, reassuring, inspiring, encouraging and uplifting Course quotes: the A Course In Miracles:
- [2026 Update: Recovering Bliss-Ninny Wall Calendar!](https://acimblog.com/2026-update-recovering-bliss-ninny-wall-calendar/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2026! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado, and Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2026! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado, and
- [New ACIM online glossary!](https://acimblog.com/new-acim-online-glossary/) - My 3rd book – an online glossary to complement the online (Web Edition) version of ACIM – is now available! I launched it on Jun 6, 2025, 13 years to the day from when I launched my second book (which is also very much inspired by ACIM). THANKS to all the contributors; you know who My 3rd book – an online glossary to complement the online (Web Edition) version of ACIM – is now available! I launched it on Jun 6, 2025, 13 years to the day from when I launched my second book (which is also very much inspired by ACIM). THANKS to all the contributors; you know who
- [Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar - 2025 Update!](https://acimblog.com/recovering-bliss-ninny-calendar-2025-update/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2025! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2025) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2025! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2025) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado
- [New Calendar: A Course In Miracles: Inspiring Quotes 2025](https://acimblog.com/new-calendar-a-course-in-miracles-inspiring-quotes-2025/) - Realizing – in retrospect, after offering the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" for several years – that we often can greatly benefit from more gentle, comforting, reassuring, uplifting, encouraging, and even inspiring messages, we again offer a more soothing way to have reminders from the wisdom of A Course In Miracles in view throughout the year. This Realizing – in retrospect, after offering the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" for several years – that we often can greatly benefit from more gentle, comforting, reassuring, uplifting, encouraging, and even inspiring messages, we again offer a more soothing way to have reminders from the wisdom of A Course In Miracles in view throughout the year. This
- [New ACIM Calendar: Humorous quotes lampooning the ego](https://acimblog.com/new-acim-calendar-humorous-quotes-lampooning-ego/) - Last year, after realizing that the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" – available for several years – had some rather challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles, I made a calendar with quotes on the other end of the difficulty spectrum, with lots of soothing, gentle, reassuring, inspiring, encouraging and uplifting Course quotes: the A Course In Miracles: Last year, after realizing that the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" – available for several years – had some rather challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles, I made a calendar with quotes on the other end of the difficulty spectrum, with lots of soothing, gentle, reassuring, inspiring, encouraging and uplifting Course quotes: the A Course In Miracles:
- [God knows not form - ACIM quotes from Myra Fidelman](https://acimblog.com/god-knows-not-form-acim-quotes-from-myra-fidelman/) - God knows not form. (ACIM, T-30.III.4:5) Thanks to Myra Fidelman for this collection. Here are her comments about this list: Over several years, I often received the question: Myra, where does the Course say that God does not know about us? In the beginning, I did not have an answer, but I knew it was God knows not form. (ACIM, T-30.III.4:5) Thanks to Myra Fidelman for this collection. Here are her comments about this list: Over several years, I often received the question: Myra, where does the Course say that God does not know about us? In the beginning, I did not have an answer, but I knew it was
- [Text Chapter 21 Intro and The Forgotten Song (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/text-chapter-21-intro-and-the-forgotten-song-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the first two sections of Chapter 21 in the Text of A Course In Miracles. We started with the Workbook Lesson (of the day) #236: I rule my mind, which I alone must rule. (ACIM, W-236): "I have a kingdom In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the first two sections of Chapter 21 in the Text of A Course In Miracles. We started with the Workbook Lesson (of the day) #236: I rule my mind, which I alone must rule. (ACIM, W-236): "I have a kingdom
- [Entering the Ark (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/entering-the-ark-sfacim-class-conversationsin-as-an-adjustment-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the section "Entering the Ark" (ACIM, T-20.IV) For context from the prior section in the text, "Sin as an Adjustment" covered in this recent ACIMblog post (ACIM, T-20.III), we read the last paragraph from that previous section: "Your gift unto In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the section "Entering the Ark" (ACIM, T-20.IV) For context from the prior section in the text, "Sin as an Adjustment" covered in this recent ACIMblog post (ACIM, T-20.III), we read the last paragraph from that previous section: "Your gift unto
- [Sin as an adjustment (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/sin-as-an-adjustment-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the section "Sin as an Adjustment (ACIM, T-20.III). There are 35 instances of "adjust" (or variations of that word) in ACIM. Our conversation began with a short vintage video clip (not in the recording) of the intro to the 1963 TV In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the section "Sin as an Adjustment (ACIM, T-20.III). There are 35 instances of "adjust" (or variations of that word) in ACIM. Our conversation began with a short vintage video clip (not in the recording) of the intro to the 1963 TV
- [What the Holy Spirit is ... and isn't – Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/what-the-holy-spirit-is-and-isnt-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles/) - In their series of ongoing conversations about A Course in Miracles, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss what the Holy Spirit is and – perhaps more importantly – what it isn't in this YouTube video. Given our (ego) resistance to the ideas in the Course, it's not surprising that many (if not most) students want to In their series of ongoing conversations about A Course in Miracles, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss what the Holy Spirit is and – perhaps more importantly – what it isn't in this YouTube video. Given our (ego) resistance to the ideas in the Course, it's not surprising that many (if not most) students want to
- [A Course in Miracles: ego foolery and Holy Spirit humor with Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/a-course-in-miracles-ego-foolery-and-holy-spirit-humor-with-stefan-bolz-and-bruce-rawles/) - Fellow enthusiasts, students, and teachers of A Course In Miracles, Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles talk about how foolish our egos are and how gently but firmly our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) lampoons our stubborn decision for masochistic mental misery in this video conversation. Ego insists sternly and seriously on sticky, gooey gravity; the Holy Spirit Fellow enthusiasts, students, and teachers of A Course In Miracles, Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles talk about how foolish our egos are and how gently but firmly our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) lampoons our stubborn decision for masochistic mental misery in this video conversation. Ego insists sternly and seriously on sticky, gooey gravity; the Holy Spirit
- [Only my condemnation injures me (Reflections on ACIM workbook lesson 198; SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/only-my-condemnation-injures-me-acim-workbook-lesson-198-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we reviewed Lesson 198 of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles with generous help from Volume 6 of Kenneth Wapnick's JTTW (Journey Through The Workbook of a Course In Miracles 8-volume set). We opened the session with these italicized lines from Lesson 131: In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we reviewed Lesson 198 of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles with generous help from Volume 6 of Kenneth Wapnick's JTTW (Journey Through The Workbook of a Course In Miracles 8-volume set). We opened the session with these italicized lines from Lesson 131:
- [How Is Peace Possible In This World? – Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/how-is-peace-possible-in-this-world-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles/) - How Is Peace Possible In This World? is the rhetorical question explored by Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles in their series of ongoing conversations about A Course in Miracles, in this YouTube video. As any student of the non-dual metaphysics of the Course probably realizes, inner peace and true perception come from a shift in the
- [How Should the Teacher of God Spend His Day? – Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/how-should-the-teacher-of-god-spend-his-day-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss the topic of How Should the Teacher of God Spend His Day? (ACIM, M-16) in their series of ongoing conversations about A Course in Miracles, in this YouTube video. We began looking at a related sentence at the beginning of Workbook Lesson 49, which suggests that we can do the Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss the topic of How Should the Teacher of God Spend His Day? (ACIM, M-16) in their series of ongoing conversations about A Course in Miracles, in this YouTube video. We began looking at a related sentence at the beginning of Workbook Lesson 49, which suggests that we can do the
- [The Definition Of Healing (ACIM; P-2.VI) with Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-definition-of-healing-acim-p-2-vi-with-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles explore the topic of The Definition of Healing (ACIM, P-2.VI) in their series of ongoing conversations about A Course in Miracles in this YouTube video. The Course's focus is always and only on our own mind, and our choice between the two thought systems in our own mind: ego (insanity) or our Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles explore the topic of The Definition of Healing (ACIM, P-2.VI) in their series of ongoing conversations about A Course in Miracles in this YouTube video. The Course's focus is always and only on our own mind, and our choice between the two thought systems in our own mind: ego (insanity) or our
- [Mind Wandering (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/mind-wandering-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and examined portions of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles with generous help from Volume 4 of Kenneth Wapnick's JTTW (Journey Through The Workbook of a Course In Miracles 8-volume set). In A Course In Miracles there are: 1865 instances of In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and examined portions of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles with generous help from Volume 4 of Kenneth Wapnick's JTTW (Journey Through The Workbook of a Course In Miracles 8-volume set). In A Course In Miracles there are: 1865 instances of
- [The Goal of a Course in Miracles - Bede Draper](https://acimblog.com/the-goal-of-a-course-in-miracles-bede-draper/) - Editor's note: This guest post is from Bede Draper, a student of both ACIM and the non-dual teachings of Advaita Vedanta. He studied the latter in India with Dayananda Saraswati (Arsha Vidya) and is now an active participant in School For A Course In Miracles classes. Okay, so the end goal of A Course in Editor's note: This guest post is from Bede Draper, a student of both ACIM and the non-dual teachings of Advaita Vedanta. He studied the latter in India with Dayananda Saraswati (Arsha Vidya) and is now an active participant in School For A Course In Miracles classes. Okay, so the end goal of A Course in
- [A Course in Miracles: Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles on Traveling Light: from gravity to levity](https://acimblog.com/a-course-in-miracles-stefan-bolz-and-bruce-rawles-on-traveling-light-from-gravity-to-levity/) - An alternate title for this fun and nerdy conversation might be: "Seriously? Taking (or leaving) the ego lightly (with a nod to Kenneth Wapnick)." Fellow enthusiasts, students, and teachers of A Course In Miracles, Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles continue an ongoing conversation about how foolish our egos are and how gently but firmly our Inner Kindness Teacher An alternate title for this fun and nerdy conversation might be: "Seriously? Taking (or leaving) the ego lightly (with a nod to Kenneth Wapnick)." Fellow enthusiasts, students, and teachers of A Course In Miracles, Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles continue an ongoing conversation about how foolish our egos are and how gently but firmly our Inner Kindness Teacher
- [Transcending the need to fight (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/transcending-the-need-to-fight-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we explored how non-duality transcends our imagined need to be constantly at war with ourselves; there is no need to be a victor over anyone or anything else if, in Truth, we are everyone and everything. To achieve this awareness, we use what seem to be In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we explored how non-duality transcends our imagined need to be constantly at war with ourselves; there is no need to be a victor over anyone or anything else if, in Truth, we are everyone and everything. To achieve this awareness, we use what seem to be
- [Favorites! New feature added to the Web Edition of A Course In Miracles! Hooray!!! :-)](https://acimblog.com/favorites-new-feature-added-to-the-web-edition-of-a-course-in-miracles-hooray/) - There are two new recently announced features on the Web Edition of A Course In Miracles: 1) Dark Mode: Helpful when viewing the Course on your phone, tablet, or computer when the sun is down or in a dimly lit environment. The default matches your computer or device's system settings, but can be set to There are two new recently announced features on the Web Edition of A Course In Miracles: 1) Dark Mode: Helpful when viewing the Course on your phone, tablet, or computer when the sun is down or in a dimly lit environment. The default matches your computer or device's system settings, but can be set to
- [ACIM Manual pages 1-4 (SFACIM class/conversation)](https://acimblog.com/acim-manual-pages-1-4-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video recording (of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we started with ACIM's 6th Workbook Lesson. The first 50 workbook lessons immediately jump into the deep end of the mind's proverbial pool to expose In this video recording (of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we started with ACIM's 6th Workbook Lesson. The first 50 workbook lessons immediately jump into the deep end of the mind's proverbial pool to expose
- [Bob Newhart "Stop It" Therapy](https://acimblog.com/bob-newhart-stop-it-therapy/) - Thanks to LaUna, Jonathan, and several other friends who alerted me to this all-important and SIMPLE technique for undoing the ego! :-) Thanks to LaUna, Jonathan, and several other friends who alerted me to this all-important and SIMPLE technique for undoing the ego! :-)
- [Jeff Seibert of FACIM explores  Ken Wapnick's metaphysics chart (simple version)](https://acimblog.com/jeff-seibert-of-facim-explores-ken-wapnicks-metaphysics-chart-simple-version/) - In this second YouTube video conversation about the profound, prodigious, and prolific work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, Dr. Jeffrey Seibert of the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM.org) shares insightful observations of one of the metaphysics charts used extensively in Dr. Wapnick's work over several decades which continues to help students of A Course In this second YouTube video conversation about the profound, prodigious, and prolific work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, Dr. Jeffrey Seibert of the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM.org) shares insightful observations of one of the metaphysics charts used extensively in Dr. Wapnick's work over several decades which continues to help students of A Course
- [Email List Update 2026! Please re-subscribe!](https://acimblog.com/email-list-update-2026-please-re-subscribe/) - IMPORTANT UPDATE, February 2, 2026: We are conducting a major cleanup on our email list, so we kindly request that you resubscribe. We did this 3 years ago, and it’s time to update our email subscriber list again. Thanks for your continued support! P.S. I kept the subscribers whose names and/or email addresses I recognized, IMPORTANT UPDATE, February 2, 2026: We are conducting a major cleanup on our email list, so we kindly request that you resubscribe. We did this 3 years ago, and it’s time to update our email subscriber list again. Thanks for your continued support! P.S. I kept the subscribers whose names and/or email addresses I recognized,
- [Love Does Not Know Death - a conversation with Adam Rizvi, MD](https://acimblog.com/love-does-not-know-death-a-conversation-with-adam-rizvi-md/) - I was recently introduced to the work of Dr. Adam Rizvi via our mutual friend, and fellow Course student, Jackie Lora Jones. In this video, Adam & I discussed his work with terminally ill patients (and death in general) as a classroom for learning forgiveness and seeing beyond appearances to our true essence. Ego's use I was recently introduced to the work of Dr. Adam Rizvi via our mutual friend, and fellow Course student, Jackie Lora Jones. In this video, Adam & I discussed his work with terminally ill patients (and death in general) as a classroom for learning forgiveness and seeing beyond appearances to our true essence. Ego's use
- [Ken Wapnick's classical music inspirations (January 2015 ACIMblog bulletin)](https://acimblog.com/january-2015-bulletin/) - (Updated 30Dec2025 with a few new links to available music recordings plus and new post title.) FACIM offers new streaming classes in 2015 The Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) continues to offer their academy classes via streaming video; the next 3-day class is February 15-17, 2015. These new streaming classes greatly expand access to those (Updated 30Dec2025 with a few new links to available music recordings plus and new post title.) FACIM offers new streaming classes in 2015 The Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) continues to offer their academy classes via streaming video; the next 3-day class is February 15-17, 2015. These new streaming classes greatly expand access to those
- [A Symphony of Love: ACIM Gather conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/a-symphony-of-love-acim-gather-conversations-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Starting Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles will share weekly 1-hour conversations (7:30 am Pacific Time) on ACIM Gather online radio. We'll read and discuss the book A Symphony of Love: Selections of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick's Writings: Autobiographies, Poetry, Short Stories, and Articles by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D., and Gloria Wapnick. Here's Starting Saturday morning, November 22, 2025, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles will share weekly 1-hour conversations (7:30 am Pacific Time) on ACIM Gather online radio. We'll read and discuss the book A Symphony of Love: Selections of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick's Writings: Autobiographies, Poetry, Short Stories, and Articles by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D., and Gloria Wapnick. Here's
- [New entries in new ACIM online glossary](https://acimblog.com/new-entries-in-new-acim-online-glossary/) - There are (as of today) 99 additional entries in the new web-based ACIM glossary that are not in Kenneth Wapnick's wonderful printed Glossary-Index for A Course in Miracles, which complements the online (Web Edition) version of ACIM. Here's the list of terms (all linked directly to the entries) you won't find in Ken's superb print There are (as of today) 99 additional entries in the new web-based ACIM glossary that are not in Kenneth Wapnick's wonderful printed Glossary-Index for A Course in Miracles, which complements the online (Web Edition) version of ACIM. Here's the list of terms (all linked directly to the entries) you won't find in Ken's superb print
- [“Biggest Cover Up of All” & ACIM Workbook Lesson 134 on Forgiveness: Course Chat with Lyn Corona, Tim Wise and others](https://acimblog.com/biggest-cover-up-of-all-acim-workbook-lesson-134-on-forgiveness-course-chat-with-lyn-corona-tim-wise-and-others/) - This "Course and Coffee Chat" video hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise was recorded 11May2017. More details on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website. This "Course and Coffee Chat" video hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise was recorded 11May2017. More details on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website.
- [ACIM Workbook Lesson 198: Forgiveness – Course Chat with Lyn Corona, Tim Wise and others](https://acimblog.com/acim-workbook-lesson-198-forgiveness-course-chat-with-lyn-corona-tim-wise-and-others/) - This "Course and Coffee Chat" video hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise was recorded 1June2017. More details on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website. This "Course and Coffee Chat" video hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise was recorded 1June2017. More details on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website.
- [Ego’s Five Laws of Chaos: Course Chat with Lyn Corona, Tim Wise and others](https://acimblog.com/egos-five-laws-of-chaos-course-chat-with-lyn-corona-tim-wise-and-others/) - This "Course and Coffee Chat" video hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise was recorded 8June2017. More details on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website. This "Course and Coffee Chat" video hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise was recorded 8June2017. More details on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website.
- [Workbook Lessons 112 (review of 93, 94) with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lessons-112-review-of-93-94-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses ACIM Workbook Lesson 112 which is a review of Lessons 93 and 94. The psychological principle of cognitive dissonance is well represented in Lesson 93, and is a technique used In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses ACIM Workbook Lesson 112 which is a review of Lessons 93 and 94. The psychological principle of cognitive dissonance is well represented in Lesson 93, and is a technique used
- [Workbook Lessons 119 (review of 107, 108) with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lessons-119-review-of-107-108-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses ACIM Workbook Lesson 119 which is a review of Lessons 107 and 108. Since a prior recent class covers Lesson 107 in more detail, this one emphasizes Lessons 108. We In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses ACIM Workbook Lesson 119 which is a review of Lessons 107 and 108. Since a prior recent class covers Lesson 107 in more detail, this one emphasizes Lessons 108. We
- [Workbook Lesson 128 "The world I see holds nothing that I want." with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-128-the-world-i-see-holds-nothing-that-i-want-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 128: "The world I see holds nothing that I want." - W-pI.128. What ego's recruitment propaganda promises that In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 128: "The world I see holds nothing that I want." - W-pI.128. What ego's recruitment propaganda promises that
- [Workbook Lesson 135 "If I defend myself I am attacked." with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-135-if-i-defend-myself-i-am-attacked-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 135: "If I defend myself I am attacked." - W-pI.135. Here are the first three paragraphs from this In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 135: "If I defend myself I am attacked." - W-pI.135. Here are the first three paragraphs from this
- [Gratitude for unwavering support: Workbook Lesson 142 review with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/gratitude-for-unwavering-support-workbook-lesson-142-review-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 142: "My mind holds only what I think with God." - W-pI.142, emphasizing how real gratitude is well-founded. In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 142: "My mind holds only what I think with God." - W-pI.142, emphasizing how real gratitude is well-founded.
- [Trusting our Eternal Innocence: Workbook Lesson 182 review with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/trusting-our-eternal-innocence-workbook-lesson-182-review-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses a favorite lesson from A Course In Miracles, Workbook Lesson 182: "I will be still an instant and go home." - W-pI.182. The tone In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses a favorite lesson from A Course In Miracles, Workbook Lesson 182: "I will be still an instant and go home." - W-pI.182. The tone
- [Symbol is not Source: Workbook Lesson 184 review with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/symbol-is-not-source-workbook-lesson-184-review-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses a very Platonic lesson from A Course In Miracles, Workbook Lesson 184: "The Name of God is my inheritance." - W-pI.184. Here are the In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses a very Platonic lesson from A Course In Miracles, Workbook Lesson 184: "The Name of God is my inheritance." - W-pI.184. Here are the
- [Undoing Gratitude to Destroy: Workbook Lesson 195 with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/undoing-gratitude-to-destroy-workbook-lesson-195-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 195: "Love is the way I walk in gratitude." - W-pI.195. This lesson, similar to Workbook Lesson 93, starts In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 195: "Love is the way I walk in gratitude." - W-pI.195. This lesson, similar to Workbook Lesson 93, starts
- [Unconditional Gratitude: Workbook Lesson 197 with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/unconditional-gratitude-workbook-lesson-197-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 197: "It can be but my gratitude I earn." - W-pI.197. Both this lesson and Workbook Lesson 195 provide In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 197: "It can be but my gratitude I earn." - W-pI.197. Both this lesson and Workbook Lesson 195 provide
- [Two Very Different Courtrooms of ACIM](https://acimblog.com/two-very-different-courtrooms-of-acim/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads numerous quotes that relate to laws, justice, courtroom decisions, and related ideas and metaphors. Ego always condemns; Holy Spirit always frees. Ego’s verdict is guilty; In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads numerous quotes that relate to laws, justice, courtroom decisions, and related ideas and metaphors. Ego always condemns; Holy Spirit always frees. Ego’s verdict is guilty;
- [Our silly seemingly separate selves 2: ego lampooned ... again](https://acimblog.com/our-silly-seemingly-separate-selves-2-ego-lampooned-again/) - A Course In Miracles – a curriculum in learning to trust our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a Holy Spirit ... the pure non-dual awareness of our eternal all-inclusive innocence) – uses contrast throughout its teaching to undo the belief in separation by motivating us to look at how crazy the ego (false) thought system alternative is A Course In Miracles – a curriculum in learning to trust our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a Holy Spirit ... the pure non-dual awareness of our eternal all-inclusive innocence) – uses contrast throughout its teaching to undo the belief in separation by motivating us to look at how crazy the ego (false) thought system alternative is
- [Let me remember I am one with God: Workbook Lesson 124 with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/let-me-remember-i-am-one-with-god-workbook-lesson-124-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 124: "Let me remember I am one with God." - W-pI.124. Here are the first three paragraphs from In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 124: "Let me remember I am one with God." - W-pI.124. Here are the first three paragraphs from
- [Beyond this Thought System is One I Want: Holy Spirit's Marketing Brochure](https://acimblog.com/holy-spirits-marketing-brochure/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads The Real Alternative (Section IV of Chapter 31 in ACIM's text which describes how joyously we all must arrive – at our own pace, in our own time In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads The Real Alternative (Section IV of Chapter 31 in ACIM's text which describes how joyously we all must arrive – at our own pace, in our own time
- [Ego's meaninglessness is just needless meanness: Workbook Lessons 10-14](https://acimblog.com/egos-meaninglessness-is-just-needless-meanness-workbook-lessons-10-14/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses (with plenty of interaction from fellow class members) portions of Workbook Lessons 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 which emphasize how our separate (ego) thoughts In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses (with plenty of interaction from fellow class members) portions of Workbook Lessons 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14 which emphasize how our separate (ego) thoughts
- [Workbook Lesson 132: Lighten Up on The World!](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-132-lighten-up-on-the-world/) - We explore Workbook Lesson 132: "I loose the world from all I thought it was." in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, as Bruce Rawles reads related supporting content from other places in the Course. ACIM makes We explore Workbook Lesson 132: "I loose the world from all I thought it was." in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, as Bruce Rawles reads related supporting content from other places in the Course. ACIM makes
- [Ideas Leave Not Their Source - We never left Home! ... and ego's projections never left the tiny, mad idea!](https://acimblog.com/ideas-leave-not-their-source-we-never-left-home/) - “Ideas never left their source" is a vitally important theme in the ACIM’s metaphysics, and one of the most daunting to fully integrate, since we made up an entire universe to use as propaganda against this understanding! We explore this topic in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course “Ideas never left their source" is a vitally important theme in the ACIM’s metaphysics, and one of the most daunting to fully integrate, since we made up an entire universe to use as propaganda against this understanding! We explore this topic in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course
- [What's Hate Got To Do With It? Looking at ego calmly without condemnation](https://acimblog.com/whats-hate-got-to-do-with-it-looking-at-ego-calmly-without-condemnation/) - We explore how complete is ego's hatred of anything that is "not self" in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, as Bruce Rawles reads related supporting content from various places in the Course. The hatred of anything We explore how complete is ego's hatred of anything that is "not self" in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, as Bruce Rawles reads related supporting content from various places in the Course. The hatred of anything
- [Heaven is the decision I must make: ACIM Workbook Lesson 138](https://acimblog.com/heaven-is-the-decision-i-must-make-acim-workbook-lesson-138/) - I (Bruce Rawles) explore Workbook Lesson 138: “Heaven is the decision I must make.” from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom classes!) In addition I (Bruce Rawles) explore Workbook Lesson 138: “Heaven is the decision I must make.” from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom classes!) In addition
- [What is the World? and ACIM Workbook Lesson 132](https://acimblog.com/what-is-the-world-and-acim-workbook-lesson-132/) - There are 1,986 instances of the word “world” in Course In Miracles (ACIM) – evidently an important topic! In this video, we explore the third of the "What is..." essays in part 2 of the Workbook: What is the World? as well as the closely related Workbook Lesson 132: “I loose the world from all There are 1,986 instances of the word “world” in Course In Miracles (ACIM) – evidently an important topic! In this video, we explore the third of the "What is..." essays in part 2 of the Workbook: What is the World? as well as the closely related Workbook Lesson 132: “I loose the world from all
- [A Course in Miracles: What is the Holy Spirit?](https://acimblog.com/a-course-in-miracles-what-is-the-holy-spirit/) - This video recording is from a classroom conversation in the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) program with Bruce Rawles about "What is the Holy Spirit?" – the 7th "What is..." essay in part II of the WorkBook of A Course in Miracles. In this session – led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise This video recording is from a classroom conversation in the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) program with Bruce Rawles about "What is the Holy Spirit?" – the 7th "What is..." essay in part II of the WorkBook of A Course in Miracles. In this session – led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise
- [What is a Miracle? The Great Undo Curriculum](https://acimblog.com/what-is-a-miracle-the-great-undo-curriculum/) - This video recording is from a classroom conversation in the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) program with Bruce Rawles about "What is a Miracle?" – the 13th "What is..." essay in part II of the WorkBook of A Course in Miracles. In this session – led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise – This video recording is from a classroom conversation in the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) program with Bruce Rawles about "What is a Miracle?" – the 13th "What is..." essay in part II of the WorkBook of A Course in Miracles. In this session – led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise –
- [Today I learn to give as I receive: ACIM Workbook Lesson 158](https://acimblog.com/today-i-learn-to-give-as-i-receive-acim-workbook-lesson-158/) - We explore Workbook Lesson 158: “Today I learn to give as I receive.” from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom classes!) Ego – based We explore Workbook Lesson 158: “Today I learn to give as I receive.” from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom classes!) Ego – based
- [Give me your blessing, holy Son of God: ACIM Workbook Lesson 161](https://acimblog.com/give-me-your-blessing-holy-son-of-god-acim-workbook-lesson-161/) - We explore Workbook Lesson 161: “Give me your blessing, holy Son of God.” from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom classes!) A helpful companion We explore Workbook Lesson 161: “Give me your blessing, holy Son of God.” from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video recording of a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom classes!) A helpful companion
- [One with our Source: ACIM Workbook Lesson 164](https://acimblog.com/one-with-our-source-acim-workbook-lesson-164/) - In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we begin with a review of Workbook Lesson 265: Creation’s gentleness is all I see from A Course In Miracles (ACIM.) (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we begin with a review of Workbook Lesson 265: Creation’s gentleness is all I see from A Course In Miracles (ACIM.) (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's almost daily zoom
- [How Many Are Needed to Save the World from my Projections?](https://acimblog.com/how-many-are-needed-to-save-the-world-from-my-projections/) - In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we review section 12 of the Manual For Teachers: "How Many Teachers of God Are Needed to Save the World?" (ACIM, M-12). This section often reminds me of the humorous In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we review section 12 of the Manual For Teachers: "How Many Teachers of God Are Needed to Save the World?" (ACIM, M-12). This section often reminds me of the humorous
- [Is Each One to Be Judged in the End? Yes, as innocent by my decision maker!](https://acimblog.com/is-each-one-to-be-judged-in-the-end-yes-as-innocent-by-my-decision-maker/) - In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we review section 15 of the Manual For Teachers: "Is Each One to Be Judged in the End?" (ACIM, M-15). Short Answer: Yes, God already has judged everyone and everything In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we review section 15 of the Manual For Teachers: "Is Each One to Be Judged in the End?" (ACIM, M-15). Short Answer: Yes, God already has judged everyone and everything
- [Mad careers: conforming to non-conformity and the desolation of distinctions](https://acimblog.com/mad-careers-conforming-to-non-conformity-and-the-desolation-of-distinctions/) - In this video recording of a class for the School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM curriculum graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we explore how we benefit by looking at our tendency to want to be distinct as egos and allow Holy Spirit to repurpose that specialness; transforming mad careers into sane In this video recording of a class for the School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM curriculum graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we explore how we benefit by looking at our tendency to want to be distinct as egos and allow Holy Spirit to repurpose that specialness; transforming mad careers into sane
- [Imprisonment Or Freedom ... and The Holy Encounter](https://acimblog.com/imprisonment-or-freedom-and-the-holy-encounter/) - In this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM classes graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we read and reviewed 2 adjacent sections from the Text of A Course In Miracles: The Difference between Imprisonment and Freedom (T-8.II) and The Holy In this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM classes graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we read and reviewed 2 adjacent sections from the Text of A Course In Miracles: The Difference between Imprisonment and Freedom (T-8.II) and The Holy
- [Lesson 184 Revisited - Two uses of DNA (ego or Holy Spirit)](https://acimblog.com/lesson-184-revisited-two-uses-of-dna-ego-or-holy-spirit/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses a very Platonic lesson from A Course In Miracles, Workbook Lesson 184: "The Name of God is my inheritance." - W-pI.184. (Note: Since a In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses a very Platonic lesson from A Course In Miracles, Workbook Lesson 184: "The Name of God is my inheritance." - W-pI.184. (Note: Since a
- [The Three Steps of Forgiveness - extended](https://acimblog.com/the-three-steps-of-forgiveness-extended/) - The process of true forgiveness in A Course In Miracles is described in a single sentence in Workbook Lesson 23: "This change requires, first, that the cause be identified and then let go, so that it can be replaced." (W-23.5:2) Here's the full paragraph for context: "The idea for today introduces the thought that you The process of true forgiveness in A Course In Miracles is described in a single sentence in Workbook Lesson 23: "This change requires, first, that the cause be identified and then let go, so that it can be replaced." (W-23.5:2) Here's the full paragraph for context: "The idea for today introduces the thought that you
- [The first 3 obstacles to peace: SFACIM class notes](https://acimblog.com/the-first-3-obstacles-to-peace-sfacim-class-notes/) - In these notes, I (Bruce Rawles) explore the first 3 of the 4 obstacles to peace in section IV of chapter 19 of the text from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's In these notes, I (Bruce Rawles) explore the first 3 of the 4 obstacles to peace in section IV of chapter 19 of the text from A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim's
- [Taking the Ego Lightly: Protecting Our Projections - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/taking-the-ego-lightly-protecting-our-projections-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we review Ken Wapnick's commentary on a portion of ACIM's text quoted below contained in his book Taking the Ego Lightly Protecting Our Projections. The portion read aloud and discussed In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we review Ken Wapnick's commentary on a portion of ACIM's text quoted below contained in his book Taking the Ego Lightly Protecting Our Projections. The portion read aloud and discussed
- [What Is The Peace of God? What is the Role of Words In Healing? - SFACIM class](https://acimblog.com/what-is-the-peace-of-god-what-is-the-role-of-words-in-healing-sfacim-class/) - In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we start with a review of Workbook Lesson 66: My happiness and my function are one. (ACIM, W-66); here are the first three paragraphs of that simple, sane and sweet In this video recording of a class (given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we start with a review of Workbook Lesson 66: My happiness and my function are one. (ACIM, W-66); here are the first three paragraphs of that simple, sane and sweet
- [Can God Be Reached Directly? ACIM's Indirect Approach - SFACIM class](https://acimblog.com/can-god-be-reached-directly-acims-indirect-approach-sfacim-class/) - ACIM is an indirect “Not No” curriculum; we don’t need to say yes to Spirit any more than a water molecule in the ocean needs to say yes to the ocean. However, we do have to drop (pun intended) our molecule (identity) habit! Because the Course meets us where we think we’re at – a ACIM is an indirect “Not No” curriculum; we don’t need to say yes to Spirit any more than a water molecule in the ocean needs to say yes to the ocean. However, we do have to drop (pun intended) our molecule (identity) habit! Because the Course meets us where we think we’re at – a
- [Plato's Cave Allegory - Confusing Symbol With Source - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/platos-cave-allegory-confusing-symbol-with-source-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video recording of a class (given for the enlightening School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM curriculum graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we explore the classic Allegory of the Cave by the Greek philosopher Plato in his work Republic, and how it applies to ACIM's pure non-dual metaphysics. We In this video recording of a class (given for the enlightening School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM curriculum graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we explore the classic Allegory of the Cave by the Greek philosopher Plato in his work Republic, and how it applies to ACIM's pure non-dual metaphysics. We
- [A Course in Miracles, Non-Duality and Modern Physics - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/a-course-in-miracles-non-duality-and-modern-physics-sfacim/) - In this video recording of a class (given for the helpful School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM curriculum expertly hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we explore how some of the take-home lessons from modern physics – combined with a generous helping of pure non-duality – form an excellent foundation for the In this video recording of a class (given for the helpful School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM curriculum expertly hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise), we explore how some of the take-home lessons from modern physics – combined with a generous helping of pure non-duality – form an excellent foundation for the
- [M-5: The perceived purpose of sickness; The shift in perception - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/m-5-the-perceived-purpose-of-sickness-the-shift-in-perception-sfacim-class-conversation/) - We explore how ACIM redefines sickness as the belief in separation in our mind ... and how our Inner Kindness teacher – through true forgiveness – helps us to shift our perception from division to inclusion in this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles We explore how ACIM redefines sickness as the belief in separation in our mind ... and how our Inner Kindness teacher – through true forgiveness – helps us to shift our perception from division to inclusion in this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles
- [From ego incompetence and insanity to Holy Spirit's sanity: habits and the four stages](https://acimblog.com/from-ego-incompetence-and-insanity-to-holy-spirits-sanity-habits-and-the-four-stages/) - This past week, I facilitated four different ACIM study groups/classes (3 on zoom, 1 in person) on the Rules for Decision, habits, and the need for practice, practice, practice in undoing our investment in the insanity of ego thinking by looking without condemnation (i.e. with Holy Spirit) at the masochistic belief in separation. Like Gary This past week, I facilitated four different ACIM study groups/classes (3 on zoom, 1 in person) on the Rules for Decision, habits, and the need for practice, practice, practice in undoing our investment in the insanity of ego thinking by looking without condemnation (i.e. with Holy Spirit) at the masochistic belief in separation. Like Gary
- [The Law of the Kingdom - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/the-law-of-the-kingdom-sfacim-class-conversation/) - Translation and interpretation are important ideas in A Course In Miracles. ACIM reminds us that ego's incessant propaganda machine (mis)interprets everything as evidence for the belief in separation, making the vivid holographic dream of duality seem oh-so-real, yet our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) gently smiles to assure us that no impossible crime has Translation and interpretation are important ideas in A Course In Miracles. ACIM reminds us that ego's incessant propaganda machine (mis)interprets everything as evidence for the belief in separation, making the vivid holographic dream of duality seem oh-so-real, yet our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) gently smiles to assure us that no impossible crime has
- [Lesson 188: The peace of God is shining in me now (SFACIM class/conversation)](https://acimblog.com/lesson-188-the-peace-of-god-is-shining-in-me-now-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In the opening meditation for this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads Lesson 268: Let all things be exactly as they are. (ACIM, W-268). It is vital that we look – with Holy In the opening meditation for this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum led by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise, Bruce Rawles reads Lesson 268: Let all things be exactly as they are. (ACIM, W-268). It is vital that we look – with Holy
- [The Invitation to Healing and From Darkness to Light (SFACIM class/conversation)](https://acimblog.com/the-invitation-to-healing-and-from-darkness-to-light-sfacim-class-conversation/) - The Invitation to Healing (ACIM, T-11.II) and From Darkness to Light (ACIM, T-11.III) are the two sections covered in this video recording of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Here are some notes from the class The Invitation to Healing (ACIM, T-11.II) and From Darkness to Light (ACIM, T-11.III) are the two sections covered in this video recording of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Here are some notes from the class
- [Escape from fear: the way out of hell (SFACIM class/conversation)](https://acimblog.com/escape-from-fear-the-way-out-of-hell-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video recording (of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we started with ACIM's 2nd Workbook Lesson. These early workbook lessons are profoundly simple, yet far-reaching and wonderfully radical in the best sense of the In this video recording (of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we started with ACIM's 2nd Workbook Lesson. These early workbook lessons are profoundly simple, yet far-reaching and wonderfully radical in the best sense of the
- [The (Invisible) Attraction of Love for Love (SFACIM class/conversation)](https://acimblog.com/the-attraction-of-love-for-love-sfacim-class-conversation/) - We discuss "The Attraction of Love for Love" (T-12.VIII)" and how ego vigorously defends against any semblance of awareness of true (unchanging, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, eternally shared, non-dual, unchangeable) love in this video recording (of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn We discuss "The Attraction of Love for Love" (T-12.VIII)" and how ego vigorously defends against any semblance of awareness of true (unchanging, all-encompassing, all-inclusive, eternally shared, non-dual, unchangeable) love in this video recording (of a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn
- [Beyond frantic: "God’s Voice speaks to me all through the day." (W-49) & "The Guiltless Son of God" (T-13.II): SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/beyond-frantic-gods-voice-speaks-to-me-all-through-the-day-the-guiltless-son-of-god/) - In this video, we read and explore these two sections from A Course In Miracles: "God’s Voice speaks to me all through the day" (ACIM, W-49)" and "The Guiltless Son of God" (ACIM, T-13.II). Because of our investment in unconscious, unfounded guilt, we make ourselves frantic, so it's our own responsibility – not anyone else's! In this video, we read and explore these two sections from A Course In Miracles: "God’s Voice speaks to me all through the day" (ACIM, W-49)" and "The Guiltless Son of God" (ACIM, T-13.II). Because of our investment in unconscious, unfounded guilt, we make ourselves frantic, so it's our own responsibility – not anyone else's!
- [Workbook Lesson 92; To Escape from Foolish Fear, forgive fantastic fraud: SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-92-to-escape-from-foolish-fear-forgive-fantastic-fraud-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video, we focus on the folly of forgetting to forgive all our friends because we have followed the fraudulent fake fiend (ego) that fights freedom and fullness, favoring fearsome fantasy. (This conversation was a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona In this video, we focus on the folly of forgetting to forgive all our friends because we have followed the fraudulent fake fiend (ego) that fights freedom and fullness, favoring fearsome fantasy. (This conversation was a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona
- [Workbook Lessons (112 through 118) review of 93-106: SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lessons-112-through-118-review-of-93-106-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video, we began with contemplation of the title of WorkBook Lesson 93: Light and joy and peace abide in me. (ACIM, W-93). (This conversation – kicked off with a vigorous discussion about cognitive dissonance – was a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum In this video, we began with contemplation of the title of WorkBook Lesson 93: Light and joy and peace abide in me. (ACIM, W-93). (This conversation – kicked off with a vigorous discussion about cognitive dissonance – was a class facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum
- [The Circle of Atonement: All-Inclusive Shared Identity or exclusive split self - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/the-circle-of-atonement-all-inclusive-shared-identity-or-exclusive-split-self-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video, we explore the metaphor of the circle as expressed in A Course In Miracles, including The Circle of Atonement. This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Dualistic circle geometry is all we can portray with In this video, we explore the metaphor of the circle as expressed in A Course In Miracles, including The Circle of Atonement. This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Dualistic circle geometry is all we can portray with
- [Clarification of Terms: Introduction, Mind–Spirit - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/clarification-of-terms-introduction-mind-spirit-sfacim-class-conversation/) - The need of every heart is to rejoin the Truth, to return home, to experience the unchanging peace we thought we had forsaken. In this video about A Course In Miracles, we read and discussed the pertinent sections Introduction and Mind – Spirit from the Clarification of Terms (ACIM, C-in) after reading the last 3 The need of every heart is to rejoin the Truth, to return home, to experience the unchanging peace we thought we had forsaken. In this video about A Course In Miracles, we read and discussed the pertinent sections Introduction and Mind – Spirit from the Clarification of Terms (ACIM, C-in) after reading the last 3
- [The Holy Instant and the Laws of God - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/the-holy-instant-and-the-laws-of-god-sfacim-class-conversation/) - This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. In this video about A Course In Miracles, we started by reading Lesson 258: Let me remember that my goal is God. 1. All that is needful is to train our minds This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. In this video about A Course In Miracles, we started by reading Lesson 258: Let me remember that my goal is God. 1. All that is needful is to train our minds
- [Christmas as The End of Sacrifice - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/christmas-as-the-end-of-sacrifice-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video, we read and discussed "Christmas as the End of Sacrifice" (ACIM, T-15.XI.) This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. In this conversation about A Course In Miracles, we started with this opening reading for meditation: "Unfairness In this video, we read and discussed "Christmas as the End of Sacrifice" (ACIM, T-15.XI.) This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. In this conversation about A Course In Miracles, we started with this opening reading for meditation: "Unfairness
- [Christmas & New Years from ACIM perspective: Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles on Workbook Final Lessons](https://acimblog.com/christmas-new-years-from-acim-perspective-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles-on-workbook-final-lessons/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and commented briefly on the Christmas, holiday, and New Year's references in A Course in Miracles as reflected in the Introduction to the Final Lessons in ACIM's Workbook. Here are the first three paragraphs: "1. Our final lessons will be left as free of words In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and commented briefly on the Christmas, holiday, and New Year's references in A Course in Miracles as reflected in the Introduction to the Final Lessons in ACIM's Workbook. Here are the first three paragraphs: "1. Our final lessons will be left as free of words
- [To accuse is not to understand. - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/to-accuse-is-not-to-understand-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video about A Course In Miracles, the topic is accusation in all its obvious and insidious forms and how it sabotages our peace. This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Here are some synonyms and antonyms (below) In this video about A Course In Miracles, the topic is accusation in all its obvious and insidious forms and how it sabotages our peace. This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Here are some synonyms and antonyms (below)
- [Bringing Fantasy To Truth, The Forgiven World - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/bringing-fantasy-to-truth-the-forgiven-world-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video conversation, we read and explored two sections from the text of A Course In Miracles: Bringing Fantasy to Truth (ACIM, T-17.I) and The Forgiven World (ACIM, T-17.II). This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Fantasy In this video conversation, we read and explored two sections from the text of A Course In Miracles: Bringing Fantasy to Truth (ACIM, T-17.I) and The Forgiven World (ACIM, T-17.II). This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. Fantasy
- [The Little Hindrance: ACIM Text Chapter 26 Section V (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/the-little-hindrance-acim-text-chapter-26-section-v-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the Introduction to Chapter 22 (Salvation and the Holy Relationship) and the section "The Little Hindrance" (ACIM, T-26.V) in Chapter 26. To maintain and grow our glimpses of sanity – the resurrection of non-dual thinking – we need help from In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the Introduction to Chapter 22 (Salvation and the Holy Relationship) and the section "The Little Hindrance" (ACIM, T-26.V) in Chapter 26. To maintain and grow our glimpses of sanity – the resurrection of non-dual thinking – we need help from
- [The most neglected election: which thought system am I ALWAYS VOTING for?](https://acimblog.com/the-most-neglected-election-which-thought-system-am-i-always-voting-for/) - The media gives a lot of air time to political elections in the USA. Still, the constant, profoundly under-reported election – almost completely neglected! – is which thought system we're voting for. We're all voting – every second of every day – for either the thought system of peaceful sanity, total inclusion, tolerance, patience, and The media gives a lot of air time to political elections in the USA. Still, the constant, profoundly under-reported election – almost completely neglected! – is which thought system we're voting for. We're all voting – every second of every day – for either the thought system of peaceful sanity, total inclusion, tolerance, patience, and
- [Where spookiness was I look upon the light. "Death Café" class: ego's haunted house of cards - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/where-spookiness-was-i-look-upon-the-light-death-cafe-class-egos-haunted-house-of-cards-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this "Death Café" School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) class video, we read and discussed how we all long for a mind that is free from fear, and yet we've forgotten that we're merely scaring ourselves by living in a metaphoric haunted house of cards - a In this "Death Café" School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) class video, we read and discussed how we all long for a mind that is free from fear, and yet we've forgotten that we're merely scaring ourselves by living in a metaphoric haunted house of cards - a
- [Lesson 189: I feel the Love of God within me now – Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/lesson-189-i-feel-the-love-of-god-within-me-now-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and reflected on A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 189 in this YouTube video. Here are the first three paragraphs of that vitalizing and inspiring workbook lesson: "1. There is a light in you the world can not perceive. ²And with its eyes you will not see this Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and reflected on A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 189 in this YouTube video. Here are the first three paragraphs of that vitalizing and inspiring workbook lesson: "1. There is a light in you the world can not perceive. ²And with its eyes you will not see this
- [New ACIM Gather website](https://acimblog.com/new-acim-gather-website/) - On Saturday mornings, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles explore the profound insights of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick in his outstanding book, The Journey Home – The Obstacles to Peace in A Course in Miracles. This weekly conversation – just one of the dozens of Course-related conversations and sharings by avid ACIM students/teachers – since we're all On Saturday mornings, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles explore the profound insights of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick in his outstanding book, The Journey Home – The Obstacles to Peace in A Course in Miracles. This weekly conversation – just one of the dozens of Course-related conversations and sharings by avid ACIM students/teachers – since we're all
- [Level Confusion and Why ACIM isn't New Age - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/level-confusion-and-why-acim-isnt-new-age-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles share thoughts around the topic of "Level Confusion" in A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and why ACIM is not a "New Age" philosophy, religion, or thought system. We read aloud and discuss this short related essay from the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) which forms the basis In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles share thoughts around the topic of "Level Confusion" in A Course in Miracles (ACIM) and why ACIM is not a "New Age" philosophy, religion, or thought system. We read aloud and discuss this short related essay from the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) which forms the basis
- [Workbook Lesson 166: "I am entrusted with the gifts of God." - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-166-i-am-entrusted-with-the-gifts-of-god-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talked about Lesson 166 "I am entrusted with the gifts of God." (W-pI.166) from the Workbook of A Course in Miracles. Here is the first paragraph from that challenging ... and inspiring lesson: All things are given you. God’s trust in you is limitless. He knows His Son. In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talked about Lesson 166 "I am entrusted with the gifts of God." (W-pI.166) from the Workbook of A Course in Miracles. Here is the first paragraph from that challenging ... and inspiring lesson: All things are given you. God’s trust in you is limitless. He knows His Son.
- [Sin versus Error - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/sin-versus-error-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and conversed about the section "Sin versus Error" from Chapter 19 (The Attainment of Peace) of the Text of A Course in Miracles: "It is essential that error be not confused with sin, and it is this distinction that makes salvation possible. For error can be corrected, and In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and conversed about the section "Sin versus Error" from Chapter 19 (The Attainment of Peace) of the Text of A Course in Miracles: "It is essential that error be not confused with sin, and it is this distinction that makes salvation possible. For error can be corrected, and
- [Holidays and The Holy Instant: A conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-only-real-relationship-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about two sections from ACIM's Chapter 15 including "The Only Real Relationship" – the eighth section in Chapter 15 in the text of A Course In Miracles entitled "The Holy Instant" which was scribed during the holidays. Here is the third paragraph of that section: "Relate only with In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about two sections from ACIM's Chapter 15 including "The Only Real Relationship" – the eighth section in Chapter 15 in the text of A Course In Miracles entitled "The Holy Instant" which was scribed during the holidays. Here is the third paragraph of that section: "Relate only with
- [I am determined to see things differently – Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles review](https://acimblog.com/i-am-determined-to-see-things-differently-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-review/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about Workbook Lesson 21 from A Course In Miracles: "I am determined to see things differently." Here is the third paragraph of that lesson: "Try, therefore, not to let the “little” thoughts of anger escape you in the practice periods. Remember that you do not really In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about Workbook Lesson 21 from A Course In Miracles: "I am determined to see things differently." Here is the third paragraph of that lesson: "Try, therefore, not to let the “little” thoughts of anger escape you in the practice periods. Remember that you do not really
- [Email List Update! Please re-subscribe!](https://acimblog.com/email-list-update-please-re-subscribe/) - IMPORTANT UPDATE March 1, 2023: We are doing some major cleanup on our email list, so we’re asking you to please resubscribe. Thanks for your continued support! To make sure you keep getting our monthly bulletins, PLEASE re-subscribe using the form here. THANKS!!! After you have re-subscribed, thank you! – Please let me know if there are interesting IMPORTANT UPDATE March 1, 2023: We are doing some major cleanup on our email list, so we’re asking you to please resubscribe. Thanks for your continued support! To make sure you keep getting our monthly bulletins, PLEASE re-subscribe using the form here. THANKS!!! After you have re-subscribed, thank you! – Please let me know if there are interesting
- [Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar](https://acimblog.com/recovering-bliss-ninny-calendar/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated calendar for Course students, featuring reminders of the thought system we're here to undo. It includes a few of the more challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles (ACIM), accompanied by photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of ACIMblog.com. Kenneth Wapnick said: Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated calendar for Course students, featuring reminders of the thought system we're here to undo. It includes a few of the more challenging quotes from A Course In Miracles (ACIM), accompanied by photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of ACIMblog.com. Kenneth Wapnick said:
- [Ego Can't Get No Satisfaction - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/ego-cant-get-no-satisfaction-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this "Death Café" video conversation, we read and examine how we (identified as egos) want the world to be different to satisfy the ego's incessant "needs" – the demands of the tyrannical ruler of our mind when we buy into its propaganda. Thanks to many different class participants who contributed to this conversation and In this "Death Café" video conversation, we read and examine how we (identified as egos) want the world to be different to satisfy the ego's incessant "needs" – the demands of the tyrannical ruler of our mind when we buy into its propaganda. Thanks to many different class participants who contributed to this conversation and
- [How is faith related to healing? ACIM Text Chapter 19 Section I (SFACIM class conversation)](https://acimblog.com/how-is-faith-related-to-healing-acim-text-chapter-19-section-i-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the section "Healing and Faith" (ACIM, T-19.I) in Chapter 19, entitled "The Attainment of Peace," and compare faith and trust. Here are the first three paragraphs from this section: "We said before that when a situation has been dedicated wholly to In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the section "Healing and Faith" (ACIM, T-19.I) in Chapter 19, entitled "The Attainment of Peace," and compare faith and trust. Here are the first three paragraphs from this section: "We said before that when a situation has been dedicated wholly to
- [The Choice For Completion - SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/the-choice-for-completion-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video conversation, we explore the ego's intrinsic incompleteness and how the Holy Spirit helps us look honestly at how a separate identity will never content us; our True Identity forever calls us to return to complete and invulnerable fulfillment and unassailable wholeness. This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the In this video conversation, we explore the ego's intrinsic incompleteness and how the Holy Spirit helps us look honestly at how a separate identity will never content us; our True Identity forever calls us to return to complete and invulnerable fulfillment and unassailable wholeness. This conversation was facilitated by Bruce Rawles as part of the
- [Fusion (level) confusion: Authority problem on a stellar scale?](https://acimblog.com/fusion-level-confusion-authority-problem-on-a-stellar-scale/) - This month a local institution I grew up with – since my father worked there for decades supervising operations of a cyclotron – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at long last announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research: "After decades of trying, scientists for the first time carried out a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more This month a local institution I grew up with – since my father worked there for decades supervising operations of a cyclotron – Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory at long last announced a breakthrough in nuclear fusion research: "After decades of trying, scientists for the first time carried out a nuclear fusion reaction that produced more
- [Workbook Lesson 72; Repression makes projection makes perception: SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-72-repression-makes-projection-makes-perception-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video, we read and explore this vital lesson from A Course In Miracles: "Holding grievances is an attack on God’s plan for salvation." (ACIM, W-72). We also examine how the ego's insane thought system based on the belief in separation engenders sin, guilt, and fear in our split mind, leading to repression, projection, In this video, we read and explore this vital lesson from A Course In Miracles: "Holding grievances is an attack on God’s plan for salvation." (ACIM, W-72). We also examine how the ego's insane thought system based on the belief in separation engenders sin, guilt, and fear in our split mind, leading to repression, projection,
- [English first print edition: cross-reference chart to 2nd and 3rd editions](https://acimblog.com/english-first-print-edition-cross-reference-chart-to-2nd-and-3rd-editions/) - Since there are still many copies of the first (English print) edition of A Course In Miracles, I found this cross-reference chart that a fellow Course student gave me at least a decade ago. Just in case you (or someone you know) still has a print copy of the first English (combined volume) edition of Since there are still many copies of the first (English print) edition of A Course In Miracles, I found this cross-reference chart that a fellow Course student gave me at least a decade ago. Just in case you (or someone you know) still has a print copy of the first English (combined volume) edition of
- [Spanish Version of Treasure Trove chart of ACIM's metaphysics by Mike Mattheiss, translated by Sergio Ruiz](https://acimblog.com/spanish-translation-of-treasure-trove-chart-of-acims-metaphysics-by-mike-mattheiss/) - Thanks to Sergio Ruiz, we now have a Spanish translation of the metaphysics graphic of numerous excellent quotes and ideas from ACIM (and featured authors such as Ken Wapnick) compiled, curated and archived by Mike Mattheiss. Please see the original (English) version here (Treasure Trove chart of ACIM’s metaphysics by Mike Mattheiss) along with an Thanks to Sergio Ruiz, we now have a Spanish translation of the metaphysics graphic of numerous excellent quotes and ideas from ACIM (and featured authors such as Ken Wapnick) compiled, curated and archived by Mike Mattheiss. Please see the original (English) version here (Treasure Trove chart of ACIM’s metaphysics by Mike Mattheiss) along with an
- [ACIM: Stop thrashing in ego's quicksand - Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles conversation](https://acimblog.com/acim-stop-thrashing-in-egos-quicksand-stefan-bolz-and-bruce-rawles-conversation/) - Fellow A Course In Miracles enthusiast, student, and teacher Stefan Bolz shares some of his history with the Course and much more in this fun, helpful, and engaging video conversation. We shared our appreciation for the crucial idea – often overlooked by even long-time Course students – that ACIM isn't about affirming the "positive" but Fellow A Course In Miracles enthusiast, student, and teacher Stefan Bolz shares some of his history with the Course and much more in this fun, helpful, and engaging video conversation. We shared our appreciation for the crucial idea – often overlooked by even long-time Course students – that ACIM isn't about affirming the "positive" but
- [Doug Sparks class archive update](https://acimblog.com/doug-sparks-class-archive-update/) - Doug Sparks has been teaching weekly ACIM classes since the 1980s; visit his archive site for contact information (including archives of his excellent Ken Wapnick-inspired Wednesday morning classes *), discourses, and his blog, which features essays, snippets and quips, poetryesque, videos, audio, and more. You can donate to Doug here. * The class archives are available only to current attendees; contact Doug Sparks has been teaching weekly ACIM classes since the 1980s; visit his archive site for contact information (including archives of his excellent Ken Wapnick-inspired Wednesday morning classes *), discourses, and his blog, which features essays, snippets and quips, poetryesque, videos, audio, and more. You can donate to Doug here. * The class archives are available only to current attendees; contact
- [The American Buddha Talk & Workshop in Ashland March 12, 13-14, 2010 with Stuart Mooney](https://acimblog.com/the-american-buddha-ashland-events-march-12-14-2010-with-stuart-mooney/) - "The American Buddha" is the subject of a free introductory talk and weekend workshop by author and lecturer Stuart Mooney. He will be giving a free talk on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 7-9PM at the Guanajuato Room of the Ashland (Oregon) Public Library (410 Siskiyou Blvd.) and a 2-day weekend workshop in Ashland on "The American Buddha" is the subject of a free introductory talk and weekend workshop by author and lecturer Stuart Mooney. He will be giving a free talk on Friday, March 12, 2010 from 7-9PM at the Guanajuato Room of the Ashland (Oregon) Public Library (410 Siskiyou Blvd.) and a 2-day weekend workshop in Ashland on
- [A Course In Miracles: A conversation with Myra Fidelman](https://acimblog.com/a-course-in-miracles-a-conversation-with-myra-fidelman/) - In this YouTube video conversation, long-time student of A Course In Miracles and Course facilitator, Myra Fidelman, shares a bit of her ACIM history and Dr. Kenneth Wapnick's influence (FACIM) on her journey. Myra says she calls "Healing The Unhealed Mind" her "Wapnick Whopper" which she has read multiple times. (I can also recommend repeated In this YouTube video conversation, long-time student of A Course In Miracles and Course facilitator, Myra Fidelman, shares a bit of her ACIM history and Dr. Kenneth Wapnick's influence (FACIM) on her journey. Myra says she calls "Healing The Unhealed Mind" her "Wapnick Whopper" which she has read multiple times. (I can also recommend repeated
- [Foundation for A Course In Miracles: A conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Seibert](https://acimblog.com/foundation-for-a-course-in-miracles-a-conversation-with-dr-jeffrey-seibert/) - In this YouTube video conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Seibert of the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM.org) shares his story of inspiration and involvement with the profound, prodigious, and prolific work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick. Jeff (along with other FACIM staff) has contributed to this work on many levels and in many capacities for decades. In this YouTube video conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Seibert of the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM.org) shares his story of inspiration and involvement with the profound, prodigious, and prolific work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick. Jeff (along with other FACIM staff) has contributed to this work on many levels and in many capacities for decades.
- [Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory – with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/undoing-of-fear-the-present-memory-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory. Jackie began with a recent anecdote about a hummingbird that provided a helpful reminder for recalling that everyone (including other species as we think of them) are part of our Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory. Jackie began with a recent anecdote about a hummingbird that provided a helpful reminder for recalling that everyone (including other species as we think of them) are part of our
- [What is Salvation? Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss](https://acimblog.com/what-is-salvation-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-discuss/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and shared thoughts about "What Is Salvation?" (ACIM, W-pII.2) – the 2nd of the 14 "What is...?" essays from part II of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. The conversation centered around the Course's correction of the idea that salvation is a remedy for In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and shared thoughts about "What Is Salvation?" (ACIM, W-pII.2) – the 2nd of the 14 "What is...?" essays from part II of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. The conversation centered around the Course's correction of the idea that salvation is a remedy for
- [I am upset because I see a meaningless world: a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/i-am-upset-because-i-see-a-meaningless-world-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and shared ideas and inspirations about Workbook Lesson 12 "I am upset because I see a meaningless world." (ACIM, W-12) in this YouTube video from part I of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. We concurred on how profound, yet simple the early workbook lessons are, particularly with repeated Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and shared ideas and inspirations about Workbook Lesson 12 "I am upset because I see a meaningless world." (ACIM, W-12) in this YouTube video from part I of the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. We concurred on how profound, yet simple the early workbook lessons are, particularly with repeated
- [From attraction to guilt to Attraction to Love – with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/from-attraction-to-guilt-to-attraction-to-love-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about two completely polarized attractions. Despite almost complete denial by our ego-obsessed minds, when we're believing in separation, we're actually attracted to guilt and the entire insane thought system of sin-guilt-fear. Beyond that, with considerable forgiveness practice, Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about two completely polarized attractions. Despite almost complete denial by our ego-obsessed minds, when we're believing in separation, we're actually attracted to guilt and the entire insane thought system of sin-guilt-fear. Beyond that, with considerable forgiveness practice,
- [Lesson 156: I walk with God in Perfect Holiness - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/lesson-156-i-walk-with-god-in-perfect-holiness-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and commented on parts of Lesson 156: I walk with God in perfect holiness (ACIM, W-156.) We shared thoughts about how our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit a.k.a. our Appointed Friend – any ego-free symbol will work) is in our mind with every metaphoric step In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and commented on parts of Lesson 156: I walk with God in perfect holiness (ACIM, W-156.) We shared thoughts about how our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit a.k.a. our Appointed Friend – any ego-free symbol will work) is in our mind with every metaphoric step
- [Unlovable ego or Lovable Holy Spirit - Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/unlovable-ego-or-lovable-holy-spirit-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles-converse/) - "You are the work of God, and His work is wholly lovable and wholly loving." (ACIM, T-1.III.2:3) Exploring the topic of observing how 1) ego perceives its split and splintering self as unloving, unloved and unlovable and 2) Holy Spirit knows that our One All-Inclusive Self is eternally loving, loved, and lovable, in this YouTube "You are the work of God, and His work is wholly lovable and wholly loving." (ACIM, T-1.III.2:3) Exploring the topic of observing how 1) ego perceives its split and splintering self as unloving, unloved and unlovable and 2) Holy Spirit knows that our One All-Inclusive Self is eternally loving, loved, and lovable, in this YouTube
- [I rest in God. (ACIM Workbook Lesson 109): Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles read and discuss](https://acimblog.com/i-rest-in-god-acim-workbook-lesson-109-susan-dugan-bruce-rawles-read-and-discuss/) - "Each hour that you take your rest today, a tired mind is suddenly made glad, a bird with broken wings begins to sing, a stream long dry begins to flow again." (ACIM, W-109.6:1) In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and commented on Lesson 109: "I rest in God." (ACIM, W-109) from "Each hour that you take your rest today, a tired mind is suddenly made glad, a bird with broken wings begins to sing, a stream long dry begins to flow again." (ACIM, W-109.6:1) In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and commented on Lesson 109: "I rest in God." (ACIM, W-109) from
- [Double Vision, FAQ# 1213](https://acimblog.com/double-vision-faq-1213/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talked about the book, Double Vision by Tamara Cohen (now Tamara Morgan) and Judith "Judy" Skutch (now Judith Whitson) and read a few pages that had a profound story of forgiveness that Judy related in the book. Here is an excerpt from a review of the book: "What a treat to be able to Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talked about the book, Double Vision by Tamara Cohen (now Tamara Morgan) and Judith "Judy" Skutch (now Judith Whitson) and read a few pages that had a profound story of forgiveness that Judy related in the book. Here is an excerpt from a review of the book: "What a treat to be able to
- [Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar - 2024 Update!](https://acimblog.com/recovering-bliss-ninny-calendar-2024-update/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2024! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2024) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2024! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2024) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) who want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with photographs (mostly around Castle Rock, Colorado
- [Learning to Trust - by Dave Van Dyke](https://acimblog.com/learning-to-trust-by-dave-van-dyke/) - This is a story about a very difficult time in my life which, because it was so stressful, I had to learn to trust. It was, to date, the experience that taught me the most about developing trust and connection with my Self. I am sharing the details of this time in my life as This is a story about a very difficult time in my life which, because it was so stressful, I had to learn to trust. It was, to date, the experience that taught me the most about developing trust and connection with my Self. I am sharing the details of this time in my life as
- [The Miracle-Forgiveness Connection and Lessons 2 & 5 with Dave Van Dyke](https://acimblog.com/the-miracle-forgiveness-connection-and-lessons-2-5-with-dave-van-dyke/) - Fellow ACIM colleague David Van Dyke shared these essays recently at a presentation for a Course study group given at the Pueblo Divine Science Center: What is the connection between the Miracle and Forgiveness? A couple of definitions first: The Miracle is the remembrance that we have never been separate from God, from our true Fellow ACIM colleague David Van Dyke shared these essays recently at a presentation for a Course study group given at the Pueblo Divine Science Center: What is the connection between the Miracle and Forgiveness? A couple of definitions first: The Miracle is the remembrance that we have never been separate from God, from our true
- [Which Foundation/Basis/Frame-of-reference? SFACIM class/conversation](https://acimblog.com/which-foundation-basis-frame-of-reference-sfacim-class-conversation/) - In this video, we look at the underlying bedrock, the foundation, the basis, the frame of reference of the two thought systems contrasted in A Course In Miracles. Those two – and only two, familiar to every Course student – are ego and Holy Spirit, fear and love, exclusion and inclusion, and countless other ways In this video, we look at the underlying bedrock, the foundation, the basis, the frame of reference of the two thought systems contrasted in A Course In Miracles. Those two – and only two, familiar to every Course student – are ego and Holy Spirit, fear and love, exclusion and inclusion, and countless other ways
- [Lesson 49: Our 24/7 Get-out-of-jail summons - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/lesson-49-our-24-7-get-out-of-jail-summons-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - "God's Voice ... is really that memory of Wholeness, that loving Presence that remains in every mind despite the fact that we think we departed from that memory of what we are as a seamless undifferentiated Union with God. It remains with us at all times. So this is a metaphor – that voice is "God's Voice ... is really that memory of Wholeness, that loving Presence that remains in every mind despite the fact that we think we departed from that memory of what we are as a seamless undifferentiated Union with God. It remains with us at all times. So this is a metaphor – that voice is
- [Light in the Dream: vision beyond ego eclipses - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/light-in-the-dream-vision-beyond-ego-eclipses-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In light of tomorrow's total solar eclipse across some parts of the USA, we thought it might be helpful to shift our attention to the mind, particularly the decision-making part of our mind that constantly chooses between ego's obscuring insanity and our Inner Kindness Teacher's unveiling illumination: we're talking about the way our egos seemingly In light of tomorrow's total solar eclipse across some parts of the USA, we thought it might be helpful to shift our attention to the mind, particularly the decision-making part of our mind that constantly chooses between ego's obscuring insanity and our Inner Kindness Teacher's unveiling illumination: we're talking about the way our egos seemingly
- [From Ego's Instability Upsets To True Stability with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/from-egos-instability-upsets-to-true-stability-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - "...what could be more unstable than a tightly organized delusional system? (ACIM, T-19.IV-A.8:4) Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles resume their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about slowly but surely – with help from our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. ACIM's Holy Spirit symbol) – transitioning from ego's upsetting unsettling instability "...what could be more unstable than a tightly organized delusional system? (ACIM, T-19.IV-A.8:4) Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles resume their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about slowly but surely – with help from our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. ACIM's Holy Spirit symbol) – transitioning from ego's upsetting unsettling instability
- [Undoing the Belief in Separation – with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/undoing-the-belief-in-separation-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about the emphasis on UNdoing rather than doing in ACIM; there are 105 instances of the word "undo" (or its variations) in the Course! So there is plenty of precedent for exploring why we need to shift Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about the emphasis on UNdoing rather than doing in ACIM; there are 105 instances of the word "undo" (or its variations) in the Course! So there is plenty of precedent for exploring why we need to shift
- [Inception and Forgiving the Dream We Made Up](https://acimblog.com/inception-and-forgiving-the-dream-we-made-up/) - UPDATE (29Aug2012): Here's a new review of the movie Inception in response to an excellent article by Michael Murray and Kenneth Bok. This past week, the illusion of the dream figure I call Bruce trekked across the street twice to watch the movie Inception. Like the Matrix series, I can skip the gratuitous violence, but UPDATE (29Aug2012): Here's a new review of the movie Inception in response to an excellent article by Michael Murray and Kenneth Bok. This past week, the illusion of the dream figure I call Bruce trekked across the street twice to watch the movie Inception. Like the Matrix series, I can skip the gratuitous violence, but
- [Treasure Troves: 12 Core ACIM Themes from David "dov" Fishman](https://acimblog.com/treasure-troves-12-core-acim-themes-from-david-dov-fishman/) - Thanks to David "dov" Fishman for contributing this "treasure trove" of helpful Course-related quotes and thoughts! (Unless otherwise noted, all quotes are from – and linked to – the Web Edition of A Course In Miracles.) TWELVE CORE THEMES OF HAPPINESS from ACIM: Let me remember my Purpose to Heal as all I desire. I Thanks to David "dov" Fishman for contributing this "treasure trove" of helpful Course-related quotes and thoughts! (Unless otherwise noted, all quotes are from – and linked to – the Web Edition of A Course In Miracles.) TWELVE CORE THEMES OF HAPPINESS from ACIM: Let me remember my Purpose to Heal as all I desire. I
- [Treasure Trove chart of ACIM's metaphysics by Mike Mattheiss](https://acimblog.com/treasure-trove-chart-of-acims-metaphysics-by-mike-mattheiss/) - I recently got a request via email for the metaphysical chart made by Mike Mattheiss. When I found the laminated copy Mike gave to a handful of us in-person study group attendees in Colorado a better part of a decade ago, I realized (again, after studying it anew) that this loaded chart (heavily inspired by I recently got a request via email for the metaphysical chart made by Mike Mattheiss. When I found the laminated copy Mike gave to a handful of us in-person study group attendees in Colorado a better part of a decade ago, I realized (again, after studying it anew) that this loaded chart (heavily inspired by
- [What is Death? ACIM's perspective on death - CA Brooks & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/what-is-death-acims-perspective-on-death-ca-brooks-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the challenging topic of death and oblivion from the perspective of the pure non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles (ACIM). As usual, ACIM reverses and corrects so much conventional "wisdom" of the ego propaganda we've taught ourselves that promotes the ego's thought system In this video recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the challenging topic of death and oblivion from the perspective of the pure non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles (ACIM). As usual, ACIM reverses and corrects so much conventional "wisdom" of the ego propaganda we've taught ourselves that promotes the ego's thought system
- [Is re-incarceration so?](https://acimblog.com/is-re-incarceration-so/) - In this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM classes graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we read and talked about Is Reincarnation So? (ACIM, M-24) from the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles. We may seem to re-incarcerate In this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM classes graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we read and talked about Is Reincarnation So? (ACIM, M-24) from the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles. We may seem to re-incarcerate
- [Our Real Identity: The Undivided Will of the Sonship](https://acimblog.com/our-real-identity-the-undivided-will-of-the-sonship/) - This video recording and the details that follow are from the ongoing series of excellent classes provided by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise in their School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM. In this session, we read and reviewed the sections from the Text of A Course In Miracles: The Undivided Will of the This video recording and the details that follow are from the ongoing series of excellent classes provided by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise in their School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM. In this session, we read and reviewed the sections from the Text of A Course In Miracles: The Undivided Will of the
- [Do Not Despair Because Of Limitations - CA Brooks & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/do-not-despair-because-of-limitations-ca-brooks-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how our 24/7 forgiveness classroom consistently provides the means for consistent peace of mind, but not necessarily the semblance of what we might consider a peaceful external world. Slowly but surely we will all arrive at the realization that the world doesn't make us In this video recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how our 24/7 forgiveness classroom consistently provides the means for consistent peace of mind, but not necessarily the semblance of what we might consider a peaceful external world. Slowly but surely we will all arrive at the realization that the world doesn't make us
- [ACIM-related websites: design and maintenance using WordPress](https://acimblog.com/acim-related-websites-design-and-maintenance-using-wordpress/) - Update 30Jul2021: In addition to the Course-related sites below, I'm also working on a few others, not yet launched or updated. One, in particular, will make extensive use of contextual linking to the new Web Edition of ACIM, which I highly recommend! :-) This post will be different than most of the other posts I've Update 30Jul2021: In addition to the Course-related sites below, I'm also working on a few others, not yet launched or updated. One, in particular, will make extensive use of contextual linking to the new Web Edition of ACIM, which I highly recommend! :-) This post will be different than most of the other posts I've
- [Light In The Dream: Becoming a Lucid Dreamer with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/light-in-the-dream-becoming-a-lucid-dreamer-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Becoming a Lucid Dreamer (instead of a figure in the dream) by reading portions of Light in the Dream (ACIM, T-18.III) and sharing comments about the prominent metaphor of dreaming in ACIM. When we slowly-but-surely shift Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Becoming a Lucid Dreamer (instead of a figure in the dream) by reading portions of Light in the Dream (ACIM, T-18.III) and sharing comments about the prominent metaphor of dreaming in ACIM. When we slowly-but-surely shift
- [I could see peace instead of this (Lesson 34) with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/i-could-see-peace-instead-of-this-lesson-34-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and converse about ACIM Workbook Lesson 34: I could see peace instead of this. (ACIM, W-34) from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. This lesson – and ACIM Workbook Lesson 5 (I am never upset for the reason I think.) – are the two lessons that In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and converse about ACIM Workbook Lesson 34: I could see peace instead of this. (ACIM, W-34) from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. This lesson – and ACIM Workbook Lesson 5 (I am never upset for the reason I think.) – are the two lessons that
- [I need do nothing: Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss](https://acimblog.com/i-need-do-nothing-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-discuss/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talked about "I need do nothing" from the Text of A Course In Miracles. We can find helpful insights by looking at each of the four words of this simple sentence: I - If we're identified (as a decision-making mind) with the little "s" In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talked about "I need do nothing" from the Text of A Course In Miracles. We can find helpful insights by looking at each of the four words of this simple sentence: I - If we're identified (as a decision-making mind) with the little "s"
- [The Ladder of Prayer - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/the-ladder-of-prayer-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read "The Ladder of Prayer" (ACIM, S-1.II) from the Song of Prayer supplement of A Course In Miracles. We talked about how the Course's gradual process of forgiving ourselves for our (unconsciously guilty) belief that we committed an impossible crime – This process is like climbing In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read "The Ladder of Prayer" (ACIM, S-1.II) from the Song of Prayer supplement of A Course In Miracles. We talked about how the Course's gradual process of forgiving ourselves for our (unconsciously guilty) belief that we committed an impossible crime – This process is like climbing
- [ACIM conversation: Leon Joel Russell interview by Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/acim-conversation-leon-joel-russell-interview-by-bruce-rawles/) - Kindred A Course In Miracles enthusiasts Leon Joel Russell and Bruce Rawles both drew inspiration in their adolescence from their mother's metaphysical libraries; they also share multiple current ongoing interests (such as modern physics and interviewing other Course teachers) in addition to studying and practicing ACIM's challenging but oh-so-rewarding pure non-dual metaphysics. Leon shares his Kindred A Course In Miracles enthusiasts Leon Joel Russell and Bruce Rawles both drew inspiration in their adolescence from their mother's metaphysical libraries; they also share multiple current ongoing interests (such as modern physics and interviewing other Course teachers) in addition to studying and practicing ACIM's challenging but oh-so-rewarding pure non-dual metaphysics. Leon shares his
- [Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard: Pure non-duality and Trust in Holy Spirit as the Foundation for Quantum Forgiveness and Sustainable Peace](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-and-cindy-lora-renard-pure-non-duality-and-trust-in-holy-spirit-as-the-foundation-for-quantum-forgiveness-and-sustainable-peace/) - Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about ACIM's metaphysics of pure non-duality and how trust in the Holy Spirit (our Inner Kindness Teacher) is the foundation for (Quantum) True Forgiveness and sustainable peace of mind. Our shared interest in learning and applying the ideas in A Course in Miracles Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about ACIM's metaphysics of pure non-duality and how trust in the Holy Spirit (our Inner Kindness Teacher) is the foundation for (Quantum) True Forgiveness and sustainable peace of mind. Our shared interest in learning and applying the ideas in A Course in Miracles
- [Marianne Williamson, Misconceptions about A Course In Miracles, and Level Confusion](https://acimblog.com/marianne-williamson-misconceptions-about-a-course-in-miracles-and-level-confusion/) - Back story: Gratitude Gratitude, Renewed Marianne Williamson's recent US presidential candidacy, combined with several related New York Times (and other) articles (such as this June 5, 2019 article by Sam Kestenbaum) has again put ACIM in front of millions of potential new readers. I'm again grateful for the possibility that many might be curious enough Back story: Gratitude Gratitude, Renewed Marianne Williamson's recent US presidential candidacy, combined with several related New York Times (and other) articles (such as this June 5, 2019 article by Sam Kestenbaum) has again put ACIM in front of millions of potential new readers. I'm again grateful for the possibility that many might be curious enough
- [I want the peace of God (Lesson 185) with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/i-want-the-peace-of-god-lesson-185-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about Lesson 185: I want the peace of God. (ACIM, W-185) from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. As with so many lessons and infinitely patient, gentle exhortations that the Course provides, we're encouraged to just look – more and more consistently ... and In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about Lesson 185: I want the peace of God. (ACIM, W-185) from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles. As with so many lessons and infinitely patient, gentle exhortations that the Course provides, we're encouraged to just look – more and more consistently ... and
- [Ken's Metaphysics Chart revisited: How we got here ... and how we get back](https://acimblog.com/kens-metaphysics-chart-revisited-how-we-got-here-and-how-we-get-back/) - This video recording and the graphics and details that follow are from the ongoing series of excellent classes provided by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise in their School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM. In this session, we explore variations on the profoundly insightful metaphysical chart developed and employed by Kenneth Wapnick and the This video recording and the graphics and details that follow are from the ongoing series of excellent classes provided by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise in their School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM. In this session, we explore variations on the profoundly insightful metaphysical chart developed and employed by Kenneth Wapnick and the
- [Absence From Felicity: ACIM Gather conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/absence-from-felicity-acim-gather-conversations-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Starting this morning (June 17, 2023) Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles will share weekly Saturday morning conversations (7:30 am Pacific Time) on ACIM Gather online radio. We'll read from and talk about Absence from Felicity: The Story of Helen Schucman and Her Scribing of A Course in Miracles by by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. Unlike most Starting this morning (June 17, 2023) Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles will share weekly Saturday morning conversations (7:30 am Pacific Time) on ACIM Gather online radio. We'll read from and talk about Absence from Felicity: The Story of Helen Schucman and Her Scribing of A Course in Miracles by by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. Unlike most
- [Groundhog Day: Repeatedly Practicing Forgiveness with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/groundhog-day-repeatedly-practicing-forgiveness-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about the importance of being gently patient, persistent, and vigilantly diligent in our practice, practice, practice the Course's mind-transforming quantum forgiveness. Fans of the movie Groundhog Day and its metaphors will recall this film's time-lapse progression of Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about the importance of being gently patient, persistent, and vigilantly diligent in our practice, practice, practice the Course's mind-transforming quantum forgiveness. Fans of the movie Groundhog Day and its metaphors will recall this film's time-lapse progression of
- [Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar - Updated for 2023!](https://acimblog.com/recovering-bliss-ninny-calendar-updated-for-2023/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2023! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2023) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with recent photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2023! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2023) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with recent photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of
- [Miracles Voices: Podcasts with Judy Skutch Whitson and Matt McCabe](https://acimblog.com/miracles-voices-podcasts-with-judy-skutch-whitson-and-matt-mccabe/) - If you are a student of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) you will definitely want to avail yourself – if you haven't already – with the excellent Miracle Voices Podcast with Judith Skutch Whitson and host Matthew McCabe. Miracle Voices is a podcast dedicated to forgiveness and transformation as described by ACIM. In each episode, If you are a student of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) you will definitely want to avail yourself – if you haven't already – with the excellent Miracle Voices Podcast with Judith Skutch Whitson and host Matthew McCabe. Miracle Voices is a podcast dedicated to forgiveness and transformation as described by ACIM. In each episode,
- [Ahas! ... It Just Doesn't Matter - Miracles Voices Podcast with Tam Morgan and Matt McCabe](https://acimblog.com/ahas-miracles-voices-podcast-with-tam-morgan-and-matt-mccabe/) - We had a very fun conversation last week when again I was the guest (podcast #90, June 1, 2023) on Miracle Voices hosted by Matthew McCabe and (this time) with Tamara Morgan, president of the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP). We talked about the "Aha!" insights and realizations that we've gleaned after decades of studying and We had a very fun conversation last week when again I was the guest (podcast #90, June 1, 2023) on Miracle Voices hosted by Matthew McCabe and (this time) with Tamara Morgan, president of the Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP). We talked about the "Aha!" insights and realizations that we've gleaned after decades of studying and
- [As For The Rest ... and True Comfort – How Not to Worry](https://acimblog.com/as-for-the-rest-and-true-comfort-how-not-to-worry/) - In this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM classes graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we read and talked about As for the Rest... (ACIM, M-29) from the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles. We began this conversation about In this video recording of a class (shared in one of the ongoing School For A Course In Miracles – SFACIM classes graciously hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) we read and talked about As for the Rest... (ACIM, M-29) from the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles. We began this conversation about
- [Hold a Perfect Vision](https://acimblog.com/hold-a-perfect-vision/) - I had a few “aha’s” over the past year and Bruce encouraged me to share them on this blog. I hope you will find them useful in your acceptance of God’s Love. I work at home and sometimes there are gaps between jobs which I use for studying. I do 3D animation and the field I had a few “aha’s” over the past year and Bruce encouraged me to share them on this blog. I hope you will find them useful in your acceptance of God’s Love. I work at home and sometimes there are gaps between jobs which I use for studying. I do 3D animation and the field
- [Judgment, beliefs and healing](https://acimblog.com/judgment-beliefs-and-healing-dave-van-dyke/) - by Dave Van Dyke What judgment does to the mind: To clarify: judgment can have a few different meanings. Here I am not talking about "being judgmental" (where we are deliberately tearing down someone's self worth). I am talking about judgment as an self-bestowed ability to determine the meaning (Reality) of something - a situation, by Dave Van Dyke What judgment does to the mind: To clarify: judgment can have a few different meanings. Here I am not talking about "being judgmental" (where we are deliberately tearing down someone's self worth). I am talking about judgment as an self-bestowed ability to determine the meaning (Reality) of something - a situation,
- [A story about our innocence;  "A Loving King"](https://acimblog.com/a-story-about-our-innocence-a-loving-king/) - copyright© Dave Van Dyke 2015 Once upon a time there was a kingdom that had a very loving King. The king's name was Artemis and he had a son whose name was Julian. On Julian's seventeenth birthday (and his coronation), the King, being an artist, painted his son’s portrait. The King felt it was the copyright© Dave Van Dyke 2015 Once upon a time there was a kingdom that had a very loving King. The king's name was Artemis and he had a son whose name was Julian. On Julian's seventeenth birthday (and his coronation), the King, being an artist, painted his son’s portrait. The King felt it was the
- [The Miracle of Real Forgiveness by Tom Carpenter](https://acimblog.com/the-miracle-of-real-forgiveness-by-tom-carpenter/) - Book review by Dave Van Dyke: "The Miracle of Real Forgiveness" by Tom Carpenter (author of Dialogue on Awakening) Tom Carpenter has been receiving guidance from the Christ mind for the past 30 years and is a longtime teacher of A Course In Miracles. Tom’s book, The Miracle of Real Forgiveness, is one that I Book review by Dave Van Dyke: "The Miracle of Real Forgiveness" by Tom Carpenter (author of Dialogue on Awakening) Tom Carpenter has been receiving guidance from the Christ mind for the past 30 years and is a longtime teacher of A Course In Miracles. Tom’s book, The Miracle of Real Forgiveness, is one that I
- [Moving from fear into Real Peace - Dave Van Dyke](https://acimblog.com/moving-from-fear-into-real-peace-dave-van-dyke/) - This is written especially for the person who has given up, who is desperate and feels that there may actually be no possibility for them to be healed from fear or some other issue. I cannot account for why some of us have great, almost debilitating, obstacles to overcome and others seem not to. My This is written especially for the person who has given up, who is desperate and feels that there may actually be no possibility for them to be healed from fear or some other issue. I cannot account for why some of us have great, almost debilitating, obstacles to overcome and others seem not to. My
- [Two secrets the ego doesn't want you to know - Dave Van Dyke](https://acimblog.com/two-secrets-the-ego-doesnt-want-you-to-know-dave-van-dyke/) - I am a long-time student of Truth having started back in the 70's. I have struggled (as we all have) with finding and applying the Truth in order to free myself from my ego mind, it's fears, it's constricting and self-defeating beliefs, and the general sense that I will never be anything but a small I am a long-time student of Truth having started back in the 70's. I have struggled (as we all have) with finding and applying the Truth in order to free myself from my ego mind, it's fears, it's constricting and self-defeating beliefs, and the general sense that I will never be anything but a small
- [The Altar - by Dave Van Dyke](https://acimblog.com/the-altar-by-dave-van-dyke/) - Revised Jan 5th, 2015 (Note: In this article I am using the words “Holy Spirit”, “GodSelf”, “Real Self” and “Self” interchangeably. They all mean the Holy Self that was given to us by God when we thought we left Heaven. In Reality, we are this Self, but we do not identify with it. We identify Revised Jan 5th, 2015 (Note: In this article I am using the words “Holy Spirit”, “GodSelf”, “Real Self” and “Self” interchangeably. They all mean the Holy Self that was given to us by God when we thought we left Heaven. In Reality, we are this Self, but we do not identify with it. We identify
- [Holy Spirit’s Gentle Feedback, Reinforcement, and Course Correction: Dave Van Dyke and Bruce Rawles - RMMC July 12, 2020](https://acimblog.com/holy-spirits-gentle-feedback-reinforcement-and-course-correction-dave-van-dyke-and-bruce-rawles-rmmc-july-12-2020/) - In this video, David Van Dyke shares a helpful PowerPoint presentation depicting a simple flowchart of how we're all always either being guided by our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) or misguided by the insane thought system of separate interests (ego) and we choose one or the other throughout every day in a seemingly In this video, David Van Dyke shares a helpful PowerPoint presentation depicting a simple flowchart of how we're all always either being guided by our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) or misguided by the insane thought system of separate interests (ego) and we choose one or the other throughout every day in a seemingly
- [Shared Skitless: Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles on undoing the The "Dynamics" of the Ego](https://acimblog.com/shared-skitless-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles-on-undoing-the-the-dynamics-of-the-ego/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Holy Spirit's real alternative to being super scared (e.g. to the point of needing a wardrobe change) by bringing each little drama or "skit" to that eternally benevolent Inner Kindness Teacher that illuminates the silliness of Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Holy Spirit's real alternative to being super scared (e.g. to the point of needing a wardrobe change) by bringing each little drama or "skit" to that eternally benevolent Inner Kindness Teacher that illuminates the silliness of
- [Generalizing the Course - notes from RMMC presentation Jan. 10, 2021](https://acimblog.com/generalizing-the-course-notes-from-rmmc-presentation-jan-10-2021/) - Last Sunday, I gave an unrecorded presentation (via Zoom) for the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) headquartered in Denver, Colorado, sharing an important Course-related topic: generalizing our learning from Holy Spirit's lessons in forgiveness. From ego's perspective, every body is different; yet with patience, as we listen ever more closely to Holy Spirit's gentle sanity, Last Sunday, I gave an unrecorded presentation (via Zoom) for the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) headquartered in Denver, Colorado, sharing an important Course-related topic: generalizing our learning from Holy Spirit's lessons in forgiveness. From ego's perspective, every body is different; yet with patience, as we listen ever more closely to Holy Spirit's gentle sanity,
- [More ACIM talk with Dr. Bob Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/more-acim-talk-with-dr-bob-rosenthal-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, authors "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. and Bruce Rawles resume – after a half year intermission – their ongoing conversation about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) and cover plenty of interesting topics. Dr. Bob is the author of three excellent unique books about ACIM: From Loving One to One Love: Transforming In this video, authors "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. and Bruce Rawles resume – after a half year intermission – their ongoing conversation about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) and cover plenty of interesting topics. Dr. Bob is the author of three excellent unique books about ACIM: From Loving One to One Love: Transforming
- [Toy Stories: Torturing Specifics - with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/toy-stories-torturing-specifics-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about another brilliant audio recording "Toy Story – The Ego's Idols of Specialness" by Kenneth Wapnick (released by FACIM June 2021.) This workshop on A Course In Miracles (ACIM) offers in-depth examples of how our mind in "ego mode" engages in self-inflicted torture when we In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about another brilliant audio recording "Toy Story – The Ego's Idols of Specialness" by Kenneth Wapnick (released by FACIM June 2021.) This workshop on A Course In Miracles (ACIM) offers in-depth examples of how our mind in "ego mode" engages in self-inflicted torture when we
- [Carol Howe and Bruce Rawles talk about grace, kindness, ACIM and more](https://acimblog.com/carol-howe-and-bruce-rawles-talk-about-grace-kindness-acim-and-more/) - In this video, veteran teacher and student of A Course In Miracles, Carol Howe, shares thoughts about a wide range of topics including forgiveness, flow, grace, kindness, trust, lovability, recent life transitions, and how everything is unfolding as it should – in a conversation with Bruce Rawles. Carol learned about ACIM in the 1970s via In this video, veteran teacher and student of A Course In Miracles, Carol Howe, shares thoughts about a wide range of topics including forgiveness, flow, grace, kindness, trust, lovability, recent life transitions, and how everything is unfolding as it should – in a conversation with Bruce Rawles. Carol learned about ACIM in the 1970s via
- [The Only Real Relationship - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss](https://acimblog.com/the-only-real-relationship-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-discuss/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read "The Only Real Relationship" (ACIM, T-15.VIII) from the text of A Course In Miracles. This section reminds us that we have opportunities at every instant to renew our identification with the Inner Teacher of Peace we all share. The method ACIM uses is motivating us In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read "The Only Real Relationship" (ACIM, T-15.VIII) from the text of A Course In Miracles. This section reminds us that we have opportunities at every instant to renew our identification with the Inner Teacher of Peace we all share. The method ACIM uses is motivating us
- [I will step back and let Him lead the way - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/i-will-step-back-and-let-him-lead-the-way-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read a portion of "I will step back and let Him lead the way." (ACIM, W-155) from the text of A Course In Miracles. We conversed about how – over time – developing trust in the Inner Kindness Teacher that ACIM refers to as Holy Spirit – In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read a portion of "I will step back and let Him lead the way." (ACIM, W-155) from the text of A Course In Miracles. We conversed about how – over time – developing trust in the Inner Kindness Teacher that ACIM refers to as Holy Spirit –
- [Gratitude for the Course](https://acimblog.com/gratitude-for-the-course/) - Today many organizations are celebrating "Giving Tuesday" which reminds me that anything truly worthwhile is worthy of eternal gratitude in our mind... and certainly the profoundly helpful purely non-dual teachings of A Course In Miracles reflect that decision in the mind wonderfully for me! Here's a video by Ken Wapnick about our real cause for Today many organizations are celebrating "Giving Tuesday" which reminds me that anything truly worthwhile is worthy of eternal gratitude in our mind... and certainly the profoundly helpful purely non-dual teachings of A Course In Miracles reflect that decision in the mind wonderfully for me! Here's a video by Ken Wapnick about our real cause for
- [GIST and The Double Shield of Oblivion - online sharing at RMMC, Denver Feb. 23, 2020](https://acimblog.com/gist-and-the-double-shield-of-oblivion-online-sharing-at-rmmc-denver-feb-23-2020/) - Next Sunday, I will be trying out the new online video-conferencing system at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) in Denver, Colorado, sharing some favorite Course-related topics: GIST* and The Double Shield of Oblivion from 11:00 am to noon Mountain Time. Here is the writeup from the related RMMC post: (* ego’s mind-cloaking shields of Guilt, Individuality, Next Sunday, I will be trying out the new online video-conferencing system at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) in Denver, Colorado, sharing some favorite Course-related topics: GIST* and The Double Shield of Oblivion from 11:00 am to noon Mountain Time. Here is the writeup from the related RMMC post: (* ego’s mind-cloaking shields of Guilt, Individuality,
- [video: GIST and The Double Shield of Oblivion - RMMC, Denver Feb. 23, 2020](https://acimblog.com/video-gist-and-the-double-shield-of-oblivion-rmmc-denver-feb-23-2020/) - In this video, I share thoughts about some useful Course-related topics like how ego desperately tries to keep us mindlessly obsessed with the world in order to keep us from looking at unconscious, unfounded guilt and choosing against that insanity. I talk in some detail about GIST* and The Double Shield of Oblivion. (* GIST In this video, I share thoughts about some useful Course-related topics like how ego desperately tries to keep us mindlessly obsessed with the world in order to keep us from looking at unconscious, unfounded guilt and choosing against that insanity. I talk in some detail about GIST* and The Double Shield of Oblivion. (* GIST
- [Resurrecting Kindness - notes from RMMC presentation Apr. 4, 2021](https://acimblog.com/resurrecting-kindness-notes-from-rmmc-presentation-apr-4-2021/) - I am as God created me … not the (unkind, fragmented) self I made up! Yesterday I gave an unrecorded presentation (via Zoom) for the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) headquartered in Denver, Colorado, sharing a vital Course-related topic: kindness. I had set the topic for this talk before realizing that it was Easter Sunday I am as God created me … not the (unkind, fragmented) self I made up! Yesterday I gave an unrecorded presentation (via Zoom) for the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) headquartered in Denver, Colorado, sharing a vital Course-related topic: kindness. I had set the topic for this talk before realizing that it was Easter Sunday
- [Time and Eternity - Patience: i want it now! Who is running out of time!?](https://acimblog.com/time-and-eternity-patience-i-want-it-now-who-is-running-out-of-time/) - "Now you must learn that only infinite patience produces immediate effects." (ACIM, T-5.VI.12:1) Here are notes from an unrecorded presentation (given on July 25, 2021, via Zoom) for the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) headquartered in Denver, Colorado as part of their ongoing Sunday Gathering series. The Course-related topic: "Time and Eternity – Patience: i "Now you must learn that only infinite patience produces immediate effects." (ACIM, T-5.VI.12:1) Here are notes from an unrecorded presentation (given on July 25, 2021, via Zoom) for the Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) headquartered in Denver, Colorado as part of their ongoing Sunday Gathering series. The Course-related topic: "Time and Eternity – Patience: i
- [The Christ in You - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and discuss](https://acimblog.com/the-christ-in-you-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-read-and-discuss/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of "The Christ in You" (ACIM, T-24.V) from the text of A Course In Miracles. The term "Christ" in ACIM refers to the (pure non-dual) One Child of the Creator which includes all, without exception. The Christ Mind within everyone restores our awareness of In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of "The Christ in You" (ACIM, T-24.V) from the text of A Course In Miracles. The term "Christ" in ACIM refers to the (pure non-dual) One Child of the Creator which includes all, without exception. The Christ Mind within everyone restores our awareness of
- [Non-duality book: The Geometry Code (Kindle edition) turns 10 today!](https://acimblog.com/non-duality-book-the-geometry-code-kindle-edition-turns-10-today/) - On this day in 2012 – a few months after introducing the print version, I made the Kindle version of my second book available: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation. I've appreciated all the support and encouragement during these past On this day in 2012 – a few months after introducing the print version, I made the Kindle version of my second book available: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation. I've appreciated all the support and encouragement during these past
- [How To Be Truly Helpful in a Seeminingly Hopeless World: Lyn Corona and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/how-to-be-truly-helpful-in-a-seeminingly-hopeless-world-lyn-corona-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - In this video, Lyn Corona, a long-time student and teacher of A Course In Miracles, talks with fellow happy learner Bruce Rawles (and Ken Wapnick enthusiast) about her current in-progress writing project – How To Be Truly Helpful in A (Seemingly) Hopeless World (the topic recently emphasized in her ongoing Tuesday morning classes) as well In this video, Lyn Corona, a long-time student and teacher of A Course In Miracles, talks with fellow happy learner Bruce Rawles (and Ken Wapnick enthusiast) about her current in-progress writing project – How To Be Truly Helpful in A (Seemingly) Hopeless World (the topic recently emphasized in her ongoing Tuesday morning classes) as well
- [Heaven is the decision I must make; decision-maker choice 24/7/365: with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/heaven-is-the-decision-i-must-make-decision-maker-choice-24-7-365/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of Lesson 138: "Heaven is the decision I must make." (ACIM, W-138) from the workbook of A Course In Miracles. This quote from Chapter 12 nicely summarizes one of the crucial ideas in this Workbook Lesson: "The power of decision is your one remaining freedom In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of Lesson 138: "Heaven is the decision I must make." (ACIM, W-138) from the workbook of A Course In Miracles. This quote from Chapter 12 nicely summarizes one of the crucial ideas in this Workbook Lesson: "The power of decision is your one remaining freedom
- [Undoing Ego Projections: Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles talk about reinterpreting world events](https://acimblog.com/undoing-ego-projections-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles-talk-about-reinterpreting-world-events/) - Does the seemingly incessant parade of current events rivet your attention? From an almost-unquestioned, highly popular perspective, the world seems to be getting wackier and more bizarrely surreal all the time. Yet perhaps there's another way, a better way to look at what appears in our evidently out-of-control, out-of-order world. Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Does the seemingly incessant parade of current events rivet your attention? From an almost-unquestioned, highly popular perspective, the world seems to be getting wackier and more bizarrely surreal all the time. Yet perhaps there's another way, a better way to look at what appears in our evidently out-of-control, out-of-order world. Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce
- [Jon Mundy & Bruce Rawles look at our pitiful meaningless private thoughts that block seeing innocence](https://acimblog.com/jon-mundy-bruce-rawles-look-at-our-pitiful-meaningless-private-thoughts-that-block-seeing-innocence/) - In this video recording of a very enjoyable conversation, renowned Course teacher Jon Mundy talks at length with Bruce Rawles about his long history with A Course In Miracles – one of the longest ... since the mid-1970s! – including inspirations from his long relationship with Course luminaries Helen Schucman, Bill Thetford, and Ken Wapnick, In this video recording of a very enjoyable conversation, renowned Course teacher Jon Mundy talks at length with Bruce Rawles about his long history with A Course In Miracles – one of the longest ... since the mid-1970s! – including inspirations from his long relationship with Course luminaries Helen Schucman, Bill Thetford, and Ken Wapnick,
- [What is the Peace of God? Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/what-is-the-peace-of-god-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of the essay "What Is the Peace of God? (ACIM, M-20) from the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles. "The only real part of perception is the memory of Wholeness." - Susan Dugan We vastly underestimate the potential of our mind to In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of the essay "What Is the Peace of God? (ACIM, M-20) from the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles. "The only real part of perception is the memory of Wholeness." - Susan Dugan We vastly underestimate the potential of our mind to
- [Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard: Forgiving world events in my mind](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-and-cindy-lora-renard-forgiving-world-events-in-my-mind/) - Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about true forgiveness in the context of current events in the context of A Course in Miracles. We begin with a perspective reminding us that we're always (not just lately) confronted with the "best" ego can muster to keep us mindlessly insane, ignorant Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about true forgiveness in the context of current events in the context of A Course in Miracles. We begin with a perspective reminding us that we're always (not just lately) confronted with the "best" ego can muster to keep us mindlessly insane, ignorant
- [Letting Holy Spirit work through our minds to lead us out of hell - CA Brooks & Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/letting-holy-spirit-work-through-our-minds-to-lead-us-out-of-hell-ca-brooks-bruce-rawles/) - This video recording with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles explores the purpose and process of letting our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit represented by the author of A Course In Miracles) work through our minds, rather than trying to figure out our own best interests – let alone anyone else's best interests! – by This video recording with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles explores the purpose and process of letting our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit represented by the author of A Course In Miracles) work through our minds, rather than trying to figure out our own best interests – let alone anyone else's best interests! – by
- [What is Death?](https://acimblog.com/what-is-death/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their multi-year on-going series of BlogTalkRadio dialogues about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio about how ACIM helps us redefine death as a complete misunderstanding of our identity. If we identify with an ever-changing, ephemeral, and ultimately unsubstantial form, we will inevitably fear death, believing that Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their multi-year on-going series of BlogTalkRadio dialogues about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio about how ACIM helps us redefine death as a complete misunderstanding of our identity. If we identify with an ever-changing, ephemeral, and ultimately unsubstantial form, we will inevitably fear death, believing that
- [Looking at Resistance - a conversation with Doug Sparks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/looking-at-resistance-a-conversation-with-doug-sparks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this YouTube video, Doug Sparks and Bruce Rawles go on a metaphysical romp through the seemingly endless variety of forms that resistance takes in our surreal dream we call life. We talk about how we need to look – without self-recrimination – at our resistance to learning and applying the ideas in A Course In Miracles In this YouTube video, Doug Sparks and Bruce Rawles go on a metaphysical romp through the seemingly endless variety of forms that resistance takes in our surreal dream we call life. We talk about how we need to look – without self-recrimination – at our resistance to learning and applying the ideas in A Course In Miracles
- [Mind Resurrection: The Message of the Crucifixion with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/mind-resurrection-the-message-of-the-crucifixion-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of "The Message of the Crucifixion (ACIM, T-6.I) from the text of A Course In Miracles and review the Course's interpretation of both resurrection and crucifixion. The meaning that ACIM gives to these words differs markedly from most religious and cultural interpretations of those In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read portions of "The Message of the Crucifixion (ACIM, T-6.I) from the text of A Course In Miracles and review the Course's interpretation of both resurrection and crucifixion. The meaning that ACIM gives to these words differs markedly from most religious and cultural interpretations of those
- [The Present Memory: Undoing the Past and Releasing the Future - with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-present-memory-undoing-the-past-and-releasing-the-future-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles resume their series of BlogTalkRadio dialogues about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio about how we can use the Holy Spirit's guidance to undo our ego beliefs about the past (sin) which, unexamined, appear as guilt in the present, and project into the future as fear. Under Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles resume their series of BlogTalkRadio dialogues about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio about how we can use the Holy Spirit's guidance to undo our ego beliefs about the past (sin) which, unexamined, appear as guilt in the present, and project into the future as fear. Under
- [God is the strength in which I trust: Lesson 47 with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/god-is-the-strength-in-which-i-trust-lesson-47-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and share thoughts about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 47: "God is the strength in which I trust." (ACIM, W-47) in this YouTube video. This lesson reminds us that on our own – left to our own devices – our peace is ever elusive, yet by trusting the consistent encouraging and ever-supportive Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and share thoughts about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 47: "God is the strength in which I trust." (ACIM, W-47) in this YouTube video. This lesson reminds us that on our own – left to our own devices – our peace is ever elusive, yet by trusting the consistent encouraging and ever-supportive
- [Remembering Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/remembering-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - I'm reflecting on many wonderful conversations I was fortunate to have about A Course In Miracles with "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. – and a few treasured in-person meetings. Dr. Bob passed yesterday. His deep insights, unique perspectives, and generous levity continue to live on in my mind, in his helpful writing, and in I'm reflecting on many wonderful conversations I was fortunate to have about A Course In Miracles with "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. – and a few treasured in-person meetings. Dr. Bob passed yesterday. His deep insights, unique perspectives, and generous levity continue to live on in my mind, in his helpful writing, and in
- [The Laws of Chaos](https://acimblog.com/the-laws-of-chaos/) - In this exploration, we brace ourselves and take the plunge into The Laws of Chaos (ACIM, T-23.II) in A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim’s almost daily zoom classes!) The antidote to ego’s Laws of In this exploration, we brace ourselves and take the plunge into The Laws of Chaos (ACIM, T-23.II) in A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in a class given for the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise. (I highly recommend Lyn and Tim’s almost daily zoom classes!) The antidote to ego’s Laws of
- [Beam my mind up to full inclusion, Holy Spirit](https://acimblog.com/beam-my-mind-up-to-full-inclusion-holy-spirit/) - I just read a great excerpt on The Disappearance of the Universe Facebook Group about Gary Renard's excellent third book, Love Has Forgotten No One which I'll copy below. I was going to just make a short comment, but then I got to thinking about the general subject of doing amazing things with our minds I just read a great excerpt on The Disappearance of the Universe Facebook Group about Gary Renard's excellent third book, Love Has Forgotten No One which I'll copy below. I was going to just make a short comment, but then I got to thinking about the general subject of doing amazing things with our minds
- [Pure Non-Duality: Within Equals Without](https://acimblog.com/pure-non-duality-within-equals-without/) - Today's Workbook Lesson – particularly the latter part of the title – " ... in Him (Christ or Holy Spirit) is His Creator, as He is in me (ACIM, W-354) – reminded me of the metaphor of Russian Dolls, or perhaps a Venn Diagram, if you're familiar with either of those. The way this is Today's Workbook Lesson – particularly the latter part of the title – " ... in Him (Christ or Holy Spirit) is His Creator, as He is in me (ACIM, W-354) – reminded me of the metaphor of Russian Dolls, or perhaps a Venn Diagram, if you're familiar with either of those. The way this is
- [Final Workbook Lessons with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/final-workbook-lessons-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the Introduction to the Final Workbook Lessons and Lessons 361-365: "This holy instant would I give to You. Be You in charge. For I would follow You, certain that Your direction gives me peace." (ACIM, W-361-365) from A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. We Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the Introduction to the Final Workbook Lessons and Lessons 361-365: "This holy instant would I give to You. Be You in charge. For I would follow You, certain that Your direction gives me peace." (ACIM, W-361-365) from A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. We
- [Remembering Two People Who Brought Me The Course](https://acimblog.com/remembering-two-people-who-brought-me-the-course/) - For this blog post, I'll depart from my usual format and reminisce about two women (both born in 1931) who were instrumental in bringing non-dual metaphysics (specifically A Course In Miracles) into my life – my mother, Barbara Rawles, and Judy Skutch Whitson, who both passed on last month within a week of each other. For this blog post, I'll depart from my usual format and reminisce about two women (both born in 1931) who were instrumental in bringing non-dual metaphysics (specifically A Course In Miracles) into my life – my mother, Barbara Rawles, and Judy Skutch Whitson, who both passed on last month within a week of each other.
- [Lesson 197: Unconditional Gratitude with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/lesson-197-unconditional-gratitude-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and talk about Workbook Lesson 197: It can be but my gratitude I earn (ACIM, W-197) from A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. We briefly discuss the emphasis on ego's "comparative gratitude" in Lesson 195 (Love is the way I walk in gratitude. ACIM, W-195 Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and talk about Workbook Lesson 197: It can be but my gratitude I earn (ACIM, W-197) from A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. We briefly discuss the emphasis on ego's "comparative gratitude" in Lesson 195 (Love is the way I walk in gratitude. ACIM, W-195
- [Prison or Classroom: Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles on Lesson 192](https://acimblog.com/prison-or-classroom-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-on-lesson-192/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about three paragraphs from Lesson 192: "I have a function God would have me fill." (ACIM, W-192) from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. Our choice of thought system – ego or Holy Spirit – is the only meaningful choice from the Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about three paragraphs from Lesson 192: "I have a function God would have me fill." (ACIM, W-192) from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. Our choice of thought system – ego or Holy Spirit – is the only meaningful choice from the
- [Doubt or Certainty: The Epilogue of ACIM's Manual with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/doubt-or-certainty-the-epilogue-of-acims-manual-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and discuss the Epilogue from the Manual for Teachers (after the Clarification of Terms) of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. The word doubt appears 177 times in ACIM, while the word certain appears ten more times; 187 times. Perhaps that is a reminder that Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and discuss the Epilogue from the Manual for Teachers (after the Clarification of Terms) of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. The word doubt appears 177 times in ACIM, while the word certain appears ten more times; 187 times. Perhaps that is a reminder that
- [Deepening our ACIM Practice: Jackie Lora Jones & Bruce Rawles share favorite methods](https://acimblog.com/deepening-our-acim-practice-jackie-lora-jones-bruce-rawles-share-favorite-methods/) - In this video, Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles draw from their tried and true techniques for both being more mindful and applying the pure non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles. as well as some favorite Course quotes and a few anecdotes for deactivating our inner saboteur. Here are a few external references and In this video, Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles draw from their tried and true techniques for both being more mindful and applying the pure non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles. as well as some favorite Course quotes and a few anecdotes for deactivating our inner saboteur. Here are a few external references and
- [A Course in Miracles Clarified: Raymond Wells interview by Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/a-course-in-miracles-clarified-raymond-wells-interview-by-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Bruce Rawles interviews Raymond Wells, author of the insightful book A Course in Miracles Clarified: A Quick & Easy Guide about his journey with A Course In Miracles (ACIM.) This book may be particularly helpful for those who have studied the Course a while but need some clarification before resuming study to In this video, Bruce Rawles interviews Raymond Wells, author of the insightful book A Course in Miracles Clarified: A Quick & Easy Guide about his journey with A Course In Miracles (ACIM.) This book may be particularly helpful for those who have studied the Course a while but need some clarification before resuming study to
- [Rules For Decision - with Jaymee Brandt and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/rules-for-decision-with-jaymee-brandt-and-bruce-rawles/) - Fellow Course student/study group facilitators Jaymee Brandt and Bruce Rawles read and share a conversation about the Rules for Decision (ACIM, T-30.I) from chapter 30 of the text of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video, along with a number of other ACIM references. The dialogue draws from a number of related themes from Fellow Course student/study group facilitators Jaymee Brandt and Bruce Rawles read and share a conversation about the Rules for Decision (ACIM, T-30.I) from chapter 30 of the text of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video, along with a number of other ACIM references. The dialogue draws from a number of related themes from
- [Transition From the Ego to the Holy Spirit - with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/transition-from-the-ego-to-the-holy-spirit-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles conclude their series of BlogTalkRadio (BTR) dialogues about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio about the gradual transition from ego's insane separate thinking to the Holy Spirit's sane alternative. (Note, while this is the last BTR conversation, the intention is to continue the dialogue with other formats Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles conclude their series of BlogTalkRadio (BTR) dialogues about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio about the gradual transition from ego's insane separate thinking to the Holy Spirit's sane alternative. (Note, while this is the last BTR conversation, the intention is to continue the dialogue with other formats
- [Non-duality: Lorri Coburn and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM's pure non-dual metaphysics](https://acimblog.com/non-duality-lorri-coburn-and-bruce-rawles-talk-about-acims-pure-non-dual-metaphysics/) - The metaphysics of pure non-duality in A Course In Miracles is the general topic of this video – a conversation with Lorri Coburn and Bruce Rawles – although the dialogue covers a number of Course-related topics and favorite quotes, including a smorgasbord of snippets such as these: Workbook Lesson 127: There is no love but God’s The metaphysics of pure non-duality in A Course In Miracles is the general topic of this video – a conversation with Lorri Coburn and Bruce Rawles – although the dialogue covers a number of Course-related topics and favorite quotes, including a smorgasbord of snippets such as these: Workbook Lesson 127: There is no love but God’s
- [Let me perceive forgiveness as it is. - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/let-me-perceive-forgiveness-as-it-is-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and converse about Lesson 134: "Let me perceive forgiveness as it is. (ACIM, W-134)" from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. Our typical default ideas about forgiveness – heavily reinforced by the mostly unchallenged concepts embraced by almost everyone in this world Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and converse about Lesson 134: "Let me perceive forgiveness as it is. (ACIM, W-134)" from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. Our typical default ideas about forgiveness – heavily reinforced by the mostly unchallenged concepts embraced by almost everyone in this world
- [Healing Power of Kindness - with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/healing-power-of-kindness-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - "The Healing Power of Kindness" is the topic that Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles explore in their ongoing dialogue about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio on BlogTalkRadio. When we realize that the world is a projection of our split mind and hasn't left its source there, we can afford to not "The Healing Power of Kindness" is the topic that Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles explore in their ongoing dialogue about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio on BlogTalkRadio. When we realize that the world is a projection of our split mind and hasn't left its source there, we can afford to not
- [Prison or Classroom? - with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/prison-or-classroom-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about a helpful concept in A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that reminds us that – as decision-making minds – we always have the choice to identify with one of two teachers. The ego (prison) perpetuates the tyrannical belief in sin, guilt, fear, and suffering through In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about a helpful concept in A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that reminds us that – as decision-making minds – we always have the choice to identify with one of two teachers. The ego (prison) perpetuates the tyrannical belief in sin, guilt, fear, and suffering through
- [Non-duality book: The Geometry Code (Kindle edition) turns 8 today!](https://acimblog.com/non-duality-book-the-geometry-code-kindle-edition-turns-8-today/) - On this day in 2012 – a few months after introducing the print version, I made the Kindle version of my second book available: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation. I've appreciated all the support and encouragement during these past On this day in 2012 – a few months after introducing the print version, I made the Kindle version of my second book available: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation. I've appreciated all the support and encouragement during these past
- [Thorns Or Lilies? - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/thorns-or-lilies-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read excerpts from and talk about "Holy Week T-20.I – the first section from Chapter 20 (The Vision of Holiness) in the Text of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. The importance of recognizing our needless inner metaphoric crucifixion – our ego's pointless fiction that we take Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read excerpts from and talk about "Holy Week T-20.I – the first section from Chapter 20 (The Vision of Holiness) in the Text of A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. The importance of recognizing our needless inner metaphoric crucifixion – our ego's pointless fiction that we take
- [Crucifixion or Resurrection? - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles discuss](https://acimblog.com/crucifixion-or-resurrection-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles converse on the topic of "Crucifixion or Resurrection?" in their ongoing dialogue about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio on BlogTalkRadio. The Course reminds us that crucifixion is merely deciding to believe in – and identify with – the thought system of separation ... and resurrection is Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles converse on the topic of "Crucifixion or Resurrection?" in their ongoing dialogue about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio on BlogTalkRadio. The Course reminds us that crucifixion is merely deciding to believe in – and identify with – the thought system of separation ... and resurrection is
- [Why the Course States We Have an Upside-Down View of Our World - by Raymond Wells](https://acimblog.com/why-the-course-states-we-have-an-upside-down-view-of-our-world-by-raymond-wells/) - The Text of ACIM (Chapters 1 through 7) mentions that we have an upside-down view of our world. It is important that we realize and understand how we are viewing our world upside down, i.e., we do not see the world for what it is. The term “upside-down” has the reverse or opposite meaning of The Text of ACIM (Chapters 1 through 7) mentions that we have an upside-down view of our world. It is important that we realize and understand how we are viewing our world upside down, i.e., we do not see the world for what it is. The term “upside-down” has the reverse or opposite meaning of
- [Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness - a new book by Susan Dugan](https://acimblog.com/forgiveness-the-key-to-happiness-a-new-book-by-susan-dugan/) - ACIM teacher and author, Susan Dugan, has a new book: Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, which has just been released on Amazon in paperback and also for Kindle. Here’s Susan's description of the book: In Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, Susan Dugan continues to recount her personal journey in learning to change the purpose of ACIM teacher and author, Susan Dugan, has a new book: Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, which has just been released on Amazon in paperback and also for Kindle. Here’s Susan's description of the book: In Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, Susan Dugan continues to recount her personal journey in learning to change the purpose of
- [FAQ 1020: Looking at our flat built by hypnosis](https://acimblog.com/faq-1020-looking-at-our-flat-built-by-hypnosis/) - In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about FAQ #1020 (Frequently Asked Question #1020) from the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) about how to address the depressing realization that we've been investing in ego's surreal estate in our mind. A portion of this brilliant response: "What is depressing is not In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about FAQ #1020 (Frequently Asked Question #1020) from the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) about how to address the depressing realization that we've been investing in ego's surreal estate in our mind. A portion of this brilliant response: "What is depressing is not
- [The Web Edition of A Course In Miracles is here! Hooray!!! :-)](https://acimblog.com/the-web-edition-of-a-course-in-miracles-is-here-hooray/) - I have been waiting patiently ... so patiently ... for today! Now I can finally share something I've been happily using daily – extensively! – for the better part of a year, watching it get better and better and having more and more fun seeing it evolve – and finding it more and more indispensable. I have been waiting patiently ... so patiently ... for today! Now I can finally share something I've been happily using daily – extensively! – for the better part of a year, watching it get better and better and having more and more fun seeing it evolve – and finding it more and more indispensable.
- [Spiritual Vision - with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/spiritual-vision-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Spiritual Vision is the topic of this conversation with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles as they continue their ongoing dialogue about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this episode, Jackie begins with a quote from ACIM's Preface (What It Says) that addresses real (non-dual) vision, as contrasted with physical sight which is Spiritual Vision is the topic of this conversation with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles as they continue their ongoing dialogue about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this episode, Jackie begins with a quote from ACIM's Preface (What It Says) that addresses real (non-dual) vision, as contrasted with physical sight which is
- [Asking for ... and sharing help in seeing sameness - with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/asking-for-and-sharing-help-in-seeing-sameness-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Let's bring peace to 2021 instead of waiting for 2021 to bring it to us! Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this episode, they reflect on the year 2020 and look forward to 2021 while keeping the pure non-dual metaphysics of the Course Let's bring peace to 2021 instead of waiting for 2021 to bring it to us! Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this episode, they reflect on the year 2020 and look forward to 2021 while keeping the pure non-dual metaphysics of the Course
- [Climbing The Ladder of Prayer - with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/climbing-the-ladder-of-prayer-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about "The Ladder of Prayer (S-1.II) from the Song of Prayer supplement to A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. As so much of the Course reminds us, our focus – if we want to be consistently peaceful – must consistently return always and only Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about "The Ladder of Prayer (S-1.II) from the Song of Prayer supplement to A Course In Miracles – in this YouTube video. As so much of the Course reminds us, our focus – if we want to be consistently peaceful – must consistently return always and only
- [Word count statistics for Course nerds :-)](https://acimblog.com/word-count-statistics-for-course-nerds/) - If you happen to be a Course aficionado and a bit of a nerd, you might appreciate this "labor of love" research from friend, colleague, and fellow Course student Abelardo "Abe" Ramirez. Abe devoted some time to use statistical analysis tools and expertise (familiar from prior professional experience) and applied them to A Course In If you happen to be a Course aficionado and a bit of a nerd, you might appreciate this "labor of love" research from friend, colleague, and fellow Course student Abelardo "Abe" Ramirez. Abe devoted some time to use statistical analysis tools and expertise (familiar from prior professional experience) and applied them to A Course In
- [ACIM Concert and Musical Metaphors: Neda Boin and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/acim-concert-and-musical-metaphors-neda-boin-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - Musician and Course student/teacher Neda Boin converses with fellow Course enthusiast Bruce Rawles about the intersection of music, metaphors, and the non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles (ACIM)... and sings a few of her inspiring songs. The Course's aim – removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence in our minds – by Musician and Course student/teacher Neda Boin converses with fellow Course enthusiast Bruce Rawles about the intersection of music, metaphors, and the non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles (ACIM)... and sings a few of her inspiring songs. The Course's aim – removing the blocks to the awareness of love's presence in our minds – by
- [Words from our Comforter in ACIM](https://acimblog.com/words-from-our-comforter-in-acim/) - From A Course in Miracles - Words from our Comforter While the Course in Miracles has some very challenging passages, it also has some very comforting ones. It assures us that we are not alone on our journey. While the words and the images they conjure seem harsh at times, this is designed to show From A Course in Miracles - Words from our Comforter While the Course in Miracles has some very challenging passages, it also has some very comforting ones. It assures us that we are not alone on our journey. While the words and the images they conjure seem harsh at times, this is designed to show
- [Every Attack is a Call for Love - with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/every-attack-is-a-call-for-love-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this episode, they talk about choosing the Holy Spirit's honest interpretation – 142 instances of that word in ACIM! – instead of ego's dishonest misinterpretations about everything. Jackie is the host of the helpful "The 24th Hour Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this episode, they talk about choosing the Holy Spirit's honest interpretation – 142 instances of that word in ACIM! – instead of ego's dishonest misinterpretations about everything. Jackie is the host of the helpful "The 24th Hour
- [Presenter Quotes: MiracleShare 2014 Virtual Conference](https://acimblog.com/presenter-quotes-miracleshare-2014-virtual-conference/) - Here are some quotes from the various presenters at the upcoming ACIM Virtual Conference hosted by MiracleShare.org. Enjoy! ... Hope you can join us! As a reminder, the full 3-day conference is just $49 until midnight next Sunday (21Sep2014); prices go up to $59 on September 22, 2014. Click here to register and here for more Here are some quotes from the various presenters at the upcoming ACIM Virtual Conference hosted by MiracleShare.org. Enjoy! ... Hope you can join us! As a reminder, the full 3-day conference is just $49 until midnight next Sunday (21Sep2014); prices go up to $59 on September 22, 2014. Click here to register and here for more
- [Love is the way I walk in gratitude; Lesson 195 with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/love-is-the-way-i-walk-in-gratitude-lesson-195-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 195 – "Love is the way I walk in gratitude." – in this YouTube video. We elaborate on the contrast between ego's "fake" (comparative) gratitude and the real gratitude of our Inner Kindness Teacher who reminds us that sustainable gratitude depends on thankfulness Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 195 – "Love is the way I walk in gratitude." – in this YouTube video. We elaborate on the contrast between ego's "fake" (comparative) gratitude and the real gratitude of our Inner Kindness Teacher who reminds us that sustainable gratitude depends on thankfulness
- [ACIM videos galore in English and Japanese](https://acimblog.com/acim-videos-galore-in-english-and-japanese/) - I recently found this post on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website about "ACIM Website For Japanese Course Students" – on the very helpful site (of Lyn Corona, Tim Wise, and others) which has lots of excellent resources for students of ACIM – which pointed out that there is a Japanese website (JACIM) with I recently found this post on the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) website about "ACIM Website For Japanese Course Students" – on the very helpful site (of Lyn Corona, Tim Wise, and others) which has lots of excellent resources for students of ACIM – which pointed out that there is a Japanese website (JACIM) with
- [SFACIM Videos - June 2019](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-june-2019/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - July 2019](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-july-2019/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - August 2019](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-august-2019/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - September 2019](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-september-2019/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - October 2019](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-october-2019/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - November 2019](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-november-2019/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - December 2019 and January 2020](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-december-2019-and-january-2020/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - February 2020](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-february-2020/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - March 2020](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-march-2020/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - April 2020](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-april-2020/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos - May 2020](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-may-2020/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos June-July-August-September-October 2020](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-june-july-august-september-october-2020/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit the SFACIM calendar page, and see upcoming classes here, updated daily. Also highly recommended for those
- [SFACIM Videos and Podcast](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-videos-and-podcast/) - We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit We highly recommended the Zoom video classes on A Course In Miracles taught by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM.) Check out the SFACIM YouTube video channel and the SFACIM podcast. To join these classes live, you can request to be added to their zoom list, visit
- [Dr. Bob Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles converse about ACIM](https://acimblog.com/dr-bob-rosenthal-and-bruce-rawles-converse-about-acim/) - In this video, authors "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. and Bruce Rawles talk improvisationally about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) with no set topic ... yet covering plenty of interesting territory. Dr. Bob is the author of three excellent unique books about ACIM: From Loving One to One Love: Transforming Relationships Through A Course In this video, authors "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. and Bruce Rawles talk improvisationally about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) with no set topic ... yet covering plenty of interesting territory. Dr. Bob is the author of three excellent unique books about ACIM: From Loving One to One Love: Transforming Relationships Through A Course
- [How Is Peace Possible In This World? Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/how-is-peace-possible-in-this-world-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - Jackie Lora Jones, host of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on various Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about section Jackie Lora Jones, host of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on various Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about section
- [The Ego - The Miracle - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss ACIM](https://acimblog.com/the-ego-the-miracle-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-discuss-acim/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the second section from the Clarification of Terms in A Course In Miracles: "The Ego - The Miracle" (C-2) in this YouTube video. As usual, this section of the Course points out the stark contrast between the thought systems of insanity (the ego) and sanity (the Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the second section from the Clarification of Terms in A Course In Miracles: "The Ego - The Miracle" (C-2) in this YouTube video. As usual, this section of the Course points out the stark contrast between the thought systems of insanity (the ego) and sanity (the
- [Are changes required ...? - Jackie Lora Jones talks with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/are-changes-required-jackie-lora-jones-talks-with-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones, host of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on various Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about section Jackie Lora Jones, host of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on various Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about section
- [Projecting the Wrong Mind - a talk by Doug Sparks](https://acimblog.com/projecting-the-wrong-mind-a-talk-by-doug-sparks/) - “The world you see is … the witness to your state of mind, the outside picture of an inward condition.” T-21.In.1:2,5 Are you worried or distressed about the Covid-19 pandemic? Are you worried or distressed about social injustice or upheaval in America and the world right now? Any uneasiness about the upcoming presidential election? Angry? Feeling “The world you see is … the witness to your state of mind, the outside picture of an inward condition.” T-21.In.1:2,5 Are you worried or distressed about the Covid-19 pandemic? Are you worried or distressed about social injustice or upheaval in America and the world right now? Any uneasiness about the upcoming presidential election? Angry? Feeling
- [What is the Peace of God? Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss ACIM](https://acimblog.com/what-is-the-peace-of-god-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-discuss-acim/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and discuss "What is the real Peace of God?" (M-20) from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video. The two intertwined themes – of 1) Trusting in our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) and 2) Seeing shared interests – appear throughout the Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and discuss "What is the real Peace of God?" (M-20) from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video. The two intertwined themes – of 1) Trusting in our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit) and 2) Seeing shared interests – appear throughout the
- [What is the real meaning of sacrifice? Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles discuss ACIM](https://acimblog.com/what-is-the-real-meaning-of-sacrifice-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-discuss-acim/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the insightful section "What is the real meaning of sacrifice?" (M-13) from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video conversation. This section in ACIM asks us to question the problematic values and unreliable aspirations of our egos – among them Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the insightful section "What is the real meaning of sacrifice?" (M-13) from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video conversation. This section in ACIM asks us to question the problematic values and unreliable aspirations of our egos – among them
- [How should we spend our day? Forgiving! - Jackie Lora Jones talks with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/how-should-we-spend-our-day-forgiving-jackie-lora-jones-talks-with-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones, host of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about section Jackie Lora Jones, host of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about section
- ["Laser" projection makes perception: Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/laser-projection-makes-perception-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones, of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about the Introduction Jackie Lora Jones, of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. In this conversation, we talk about the Introduction
- [Healing Shame and Guilt with Forgiveness - with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/healing-shame-and-guilt-with-forgiveness-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about shame - a sibling idea to guilt in ego's arsenal against peace, and how A Course In Miracles (ACIM) employs our consistent practice of true forgiveness to restore all-inclusive innocence to our minds by healing the belief in separation. We (as egos) think we're In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about shame - a sibling idea to guilt in ego's arsenal against peace, and how A Course In Miracles (ACIM) employs our consistent practice of true forgiveness to restore all-inclusive innocence to our minds by healing the belief in separation. We (as egos) think we're
- [CA Brooks & Bruce Rawles - Defragmenting our minds with ACIM's humor](https://acimblog.com/ca-brooks-bruce-rawles-defragmenting-our-minds-with-acims-humor/) - In this video recording, Bruce Rawles interviews CA Brooks... for a change; Bruce has been a guest on CA's excellent 12radio show for several years, and now it's her turn to be interviewed. After a brief (and humorous) review of how CA was introduced to ACIM, and noting the shared impact of the work of In this video recording, Bruce Rawles interviews CA Brooks... for a change; Bruce has been a guest on CA's excellent 12radio show for several years, and now it's her turn to be interviewed. After a brief (and humorous) review of how CA was introduced to ACIM, and noting the shared impact of the work of
- [Lathe wood, carry water: a conversation with Craig Villarrubia about ACIM](https://acimblog.com/lathe-wood-carry-water-a-conversation-with-craig-villarrubia-about-acim/) - In this video, Craig Villarrubia, videographer of a documentary – Enlightenment Or Bust! – about A Course In Miracles and one of the principals of the three annual MiracleShare (online) Conferences a few years ago about ACIM, among many other Course-related contributions – talks with Bruce Rawles about his journey through the Course. He shares In this video, Craig Villarrubia, videographer of a documentary – Enlightenment Or Bust! – about A Course In Miracles and one of the principals of the three annual MiracleShare (online) Conferences a few years ago about ACIM, among many other Course-related contributions – talks with Bruce Rawles about his journey through the Course. He shares
- [A conversation with Lillian Paes – Portuguese translator of ACIM](https://acimblog.com/a-conversation-with-lillian-paes-portuguese-translator-of-acim/) - In this video, Lillian Paes, translator of A Course In Miracles into Portuguese – Um Curso Em Milagres (UCEM), talks with Bruce Rawles about the intensity and dedication required to translate the content of ACIM's pure non-dual metaphysics – beyond merely the form – into another language. She recalls her close collaboration with Dr. Kenneth In this video, Lillian Paes, translator of A Course In Miracles into Portuguese – Um Curso Em Milagres (UCEM), talks with Bruce Rawles about the intensity and dedication required to translate the content of ACIM's pure non-dual metaphysics – beyond merely the form – into another language. She recalls her close collaboration with Dr. Kenneth
- [Truth is true, and nothing else is - A Conversation about Lesson 152 with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/truth-is-true-and-nothing-else-is-a-conversation-about-lesson-152-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones, of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. We talked about Lesson 152 "The power of Jackie Lora Jones, of the helpful "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. We continued our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this audio. We talked about Lesson 152 "The power of
- [Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard: A right-minded look at current events](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-and-cindy-lora-renard-a-right-minded-look-at-current-events/) - Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about looking – from our right minds – at current events in the context of A Course in Miracles. The discussion reminds us that anything that seems to disturbs our peace is an ego misinterpretation and we can call upon Holy Spirit in Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about looking – from our right minds – at current events in the context of A Course in Miracles. The discussion reminds us that anything that seems to disturbs our peace is an ego misinterpretation and we can call upon Holy Spirit in
- [How is judgment relinquished? Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about ACIM](https://acimblog.com/how-is-judgment-relinquished-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-converse-about-acim/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about a favorite section "How is judgment relinquished?" (M-10) from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video conversation. This section reminds us that by merely questioning the dubious judgment of our egos, we truly have nothing (the sum total of ego's Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about a favorite section "How is judgment relinquished?" (M-10) from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video conversation. This section reminds us that by merely questioning the dubious judgment of our egos, we truly have nothing (the sum total of ego's
- [From Hopelessness to Happiness](https://acimblog.com/from-hopelessness-to-happiness/) - A fellow Course student recently forwarded a link to this superb video from Ken Wapnick (Hopelessness on the Journey: The only way out_Excerpt from "A Course in Miracles” Workshop):  Like so many others, I find Ken’s videos profoundly helpful, and this one, in particular, seems to not only clearly provides an amazingly terse summary of A fellow Course student recently forwarded a link to this superb video from Ken Wapnick (Hopelessness on the Journey: The only way out_Excerpt from "A Course in Miracles” Workshop):  Like so many others, I find Ken’s videos profoundly helpful, and this one, in particular, seems to not only clearly provides an amazingly terse summary of
- [Beyond our Mad Careers - An Interview by Wanako Oberhuber](https://acimblog.com/beyond-our-mad-careers-an-interview-by-wanako-oberhuber/) - I enjoyed being interviewed recently on "The Holy Spirit’s Curriculum Of Joy" podcast series (recorded June 3, 2020 on Anchor.fm) by fellow ACIM student Wanako Oberhuber of Austria. Here is the audio (podcast) of that conversation. We touched on numerous Course topics including the level confusion that can often arise when we try to bring I enjoyed being interviewed recently on "The Holy Spirit’s Curriculum Of Joy" podcast series (recorded June 3, 2020 on Anchor.fm) by fellow ACIM student Wanako Oberhuber of Austria. Here is the audio (podcast) of that conversation. We touched on numerous Course topics including the level confusion that can often arise when we try to bring
- [CA Brooks interview - Double Shield of Oblivion](https://acimblog.com/ca-brooks-interview-double-shield-of-oblivion/) - I've found the metaphor of the 'double shield of oblivion' quite helpful lately; CA Brooks interviews Bruce Rawles on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. We talk about how our outer world of space, time and bodies (the outer shield of oblivion) is designed to keep us mindless so that we don't dare look (with I've found the metaphor of the 'double shield of oblivion' quite helpful lately; CA Brooks interviews Bruce Rawles on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. We talk about how our outer world of space, time and bodies (the outer shield of oblivion) is designed to keep us mindless so that we don't dare look (with
- [Metaphysical Movie Metaphors: Wizard of Oz](https://acimblog.com/metaphysical-movie-metaphors-wizard-of-oz/) - Any movie, just as any life experience from our space-time projected cinema, can be interpreted by our Inner Kindness Teacher in a way that leads us home – to where we've never left. Since we all have two mutually exclusive thought systems: ego 100% insane, and Holy Spirit (represented by the Jesus of ACIM) 100% Any movie, just as any life experience from our space-time projected cinema, can be interpreted by our Inner Kindness Teacher in a way that leads us home – to where we've never left. Since we all have two mutually exclusive thought systems: ego 100% insane, and Holy Spirit (represented by the Jesus of ACIM) 100%
- [Specialness: Well, isn't that special!](https://acimblog.com/specialness-well-isnt-that-special/) - Specialness: special love, special hate, we make everything special, don't we! CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about this ubiquitous ego tactic designed to keep us mindlessly fixated on specific idols of all kinds. We talked for almost an hour on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. We also refer to quotes such as "Complete abstraction is the natural Specialness: special love, special hate, we make everything special, don't we! CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about this ubiquitous ego tactic designed to keep us mindlessly fixated on specific idols of all kinds. We talked for almost an hour on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. We also refer to quotes such as "Complete abstraction is the natural
- [Generalizing: Making all illusions – including years – the same](https://acimblog.com/generalizing-making-all-illusions-including-years-the-same/) - CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talked (on January 9, 2015) on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio about a fundamental ACIM concept: generalization. If we keep hanging on to expectations that the next year, job, relationship, health regimen, movie, meal, house, purchase, conquest or win is going to truly satisfy us – to 'make' us happy in CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talked (on January 9, 2015) on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio about a fundamental ACIM concept: generalization. If we keep hanging on to expectations that the next year, job, relationship, health regimen, movie, meal, house, purchase, conquest or win is going to truly satisfy us – to 'make' us happy in
- [CA Brooks conversation – Special Love and Hate](https://acimblog.com/ca-brooks-conversation-special-love-and-hate/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio about ACIM Chapter 16, Section IV. "The Illusion and the Reality of Love" which discusses ego's strategy of employing special relationships – both the seemingly hateful and seemingly loving (but both temporary) variety – to keep us mindlessly attached to In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio about ACIM Chapter 16, Section IV. "The Illusion and the Reality of Love" which discusses ego's strategy of employing special relationships – both the seemingly hateful and seemingly loving (but both temporary) variety – to keep us mindlessly attached to
- [If it's magic ... a conversation with CA Brooks about magic thoughts](https://acimblog.com/if-its-magic-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-about-magic-thoughts/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio about magic thoughts. We referred to the Manual for Teachers, Section 17. HOW DO GOD'S TEACHERS DEAL WITH MAGIC THOUGHTS? The important lesson, as always, is to remember that it's about changing our mind, not the behavior or form, since even In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio about magic thoughts. We referred to the Manual for Teachers, Section 17. HOW DO GOD'S TEACHERS DEAL WITH MAGIC THOUGHTS? The important lesson, as always, is to remember that it's about changing our mind, not the behavior or form, since even
- [March 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/march-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - Several new ACIMblog conversations this past month Over the past month or so, we've had conversations with Susan Dugan, CA Brooks (on both Magic Thinking and Special Love/Hate, Alexander Marchand, and Gary Renard. This month's bulletin is a recap of those dialogues, in case you missed any of them, and/or might enjoy hearing/watching them again; I know Several new ACIMblog conversations this past month Over the past month or so, we've had conversations with Susan Dugan, CA Brooks (on both Magic Thinking and Special Love/Hate, Alexander Marchand, and Gary Renard. This month's bulletin is a recap of those dialogues, in case you missed any of them, and/or might enjoy hearing/watching them again; I know
- [The Laws of Chaos - a conversation with CA Brooks](https://acimblog.com/the-laws-of-chaos-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks/) - Is truth different for everyone? in this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio, about The Laws of Chaos. We talk about how we're all attracted to chaos, confusion, and discord, all the while denying that we secretly savor the dubious payoffs of ego's insane logic. The perfectly consistent, but perfectly insane Is truth different for everyone? in this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio, about The Laws of Chaos. We talk about how we're all attracted to chaos, confusion, and discord, all the while denying that we secretly savor the dubious payoffs of ego's insane logic. The perfectly consistent, but perfectly insane
- [Obstacles to Peace](https://acimblog.com/obstacles-to-peace/) - CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the obstacles to peace in this audio program, another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. We touch on Kenneth Wapnick's book entitled The Journey Home, which presents a much more extensive treatment of the topic. We talk about the barriers – such as specialness – we have intentionally made to keep CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the obstacles to peace in this audio program, another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. We touch on Kenneth Wapnick's book entitled The Journey Home, which presents a much more extensive treatment of the topic. We talk about the barriers – such as specialness – we have intentionally made to keep
- [Consistency of Means and End - A Conversation with CA Brooks](https://acimblog.com/consistency-of-means-and-end-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio, about The Consistency of Means and End. The "means" of ACIM is always forgiveness, in one form or another and the "end" is always peace, regardless of how we might try to describe it. The means of forgiveness is always in In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio, about The Consistency of Means and End. The "means" of ACIM is always forgiveness, in one form or another and the "end" is always peace, regardless of how we might try to describe it. The means of forgiveness is always in
- [A Transition in Perspective - A Conversation with CA Brooks](https://acimblog.com/a-transition-in-perspective-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio, about a few of the ideas in yet another brilliant work from Kenneth Wapnick and the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) entitled, "A Transition in Perspective." One of the ideas we talked about is the metaphor of ego's dark thread In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio, about a few of the ideas in yet another brilliant work from Kenneth Wapnick and the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM) entitled, "A Transition in Perspective." One of the ideas we talked about is the metaphor of ego's dark thread
- [September-October 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/september-october-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - MiracleShare.org Virtual Conference #2: Oct 16-18, 2015 - starts tomorrow - available all year long! Please join Amy Torres, Bill Free, Britney Shawley, Carolina Corada, Carrie Triffet, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Scruton, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl “Raj” Purdy, Gary Renard, Jennifer Hadley, Jodi Aman, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, José Lorenzo Rodríguez, Kevin Rice, Lisa Natoli, Lyna Jones, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, MiracleShare.org Virtual Conference #2: Oct 16-18, 2015 - starts tomorrow - available all year long! Please join Amy Torres, Bill Free, Britney Shawley, Carolina Corada, Carrie Triffet, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Scruton, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl “Raj” Purdy, Gary Renard, Jennifer Hadley, Jodi Aman, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, José Lorenzo Rodríguez, Kevin Rice, Lisa Natoli, Lyna Jones, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon,
- [Entrusting Your Body and Ego: Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles on T-4.I.13](https://acimblog.com/entrusting-your-body-and-ego-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-on-t-4-i-13/) - Lyn Johnson, who logs a lot of time volunteering on Awakening Together Sanctuary (formerly called ACIM Gather), as well as moderating the Disappearance of the Universe Yahoo group, talked with Bruce Rawles on his weekly (Saturdays at 6:30AM Pacific Time) program on 24Oct2015. The last paragraph about entrusting your body and your ego to our Inner Kindness Lyn Johnson, who logs a lot of time volunteering on Awakening Together Sanctuary (formerly called ACIM Gather), as well as moderating the Disappearance of the Universe Yahoo group, talked with Bruce Rawles on his weekly (Saturdays at 6:30AM Pacific Time) program on 24Oct2015. The last paragraph about entrusting your body and your ego to our Inner Kindness
- [Values and Priorities: Heart light as a feather?](https://acimblog.com/values-and-priorities-heart-light-as-a-feather/) - In 1992 while visiting the Cairo Museum, our local tour guide described the symbolism of the papyrus depicting a balance scale with a heart on one side and a feather on the other, suggesting that our freedom depended on whether our heart metaphorically was 'as light as a feather.' We have help in achieving this levity of In 1992 while visiting the Cairo Museum, our local tour guide described the symbolism of the papyrus depicting a balance scale with a heart on one side and a feather on the other, suggesting that our freedom depended on whether our heart metaphorically was 'as light as a feather.' We have help in achieving this levity of
- [I judge all things as I would have them be: Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles on Workbook Lesson 311](https://acimblog.com/i-judge-all-things-as-i-would-have-them-be-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-on-workbook-lesson-311/) - Lyn Johnson talked with Bruce Rawles about all the ways our judgments attempt to condemn our identity. This conversation was about two Workbook Lessons, among many other topics. The conversation included ideas in Workbook Lesson 311 (I judge all things as I would have them be) and also touched on Workbook Lesson 182 (I will be still an Lyn Johnson talked with Bruce Rawles about all the ways our judgments attempt to condemn our identity. This conversation was about two Workbook Lessons, among many other topics. The conversation included ideas in Workbook Lesson 311 (I judge all things as I would have them be) and also touched on Workbook Lesson 182 (I will be still an
- [A Conversation with CA Brooks about non-dual gratitude](https://acimblog.com/non-dual-gratitude-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks/) - Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about gratitude beyond comparison (giving thanks without needing a specific reason), and related workbook lesson 195: Love is the way I walk in gratitude as well as a favorite section: "The Real Alternative" from Chapter 31 of ACIM's text, and Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about gratitude beyond comparison (giving thanks without needing a specific reason), and related workbook lesson 195: Love is the way I walk in gratitude as well as a favorite section: "The Real Alternative" from Chapter 31 of ACIM's text, and
- [We are the masks: a conversation with CA Brooks](https://acimblog.com/we-are-the-masks-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks/) - This audio program has CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing about just a few of the many ideas covered in a recent FACIM.org academy class: This program aired on December 11, 2015 as another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. https://acimblog.com/audio/CABrooks/2015/CA_ACIM_11Dec2015_Bruce_Rawles.mp3 This audio program has CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing about just a few of the many ideas covered in a recent FACIM.org academy class: This program aired on December 11, 2015 as another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. https://acimblog.com/audio/CABrooks/2015/CA_ACIM_11Dec2015_Bruce_Rawles.mp3
- [We are the masks, continued ... and titanic holodeck chairs](https://acimblog.com/we-are-the-masks-continued-and-titanic-holodeck-chairs/) - In this audio program CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles continue their prior conversation (on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio) about a recent FACIM.org academy class about how we not only wear masks, we're so identified with seemingly separate selves, that we become the masks, at least in our vivid imaginations. Even when we begin to In this audio program CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles continue their prior conversation (on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio) about a recent FACIM.org academy class about how we not only wear masks, we're so identified with seemingly separate selves, that we become the masks, at least in our vivid imaginations. Even when we begin to
- [Not No: A Workbook Lesson 44 Conversation with Lyn Johnson](https://acimblog.com/not-no-a-workbook-lesson-44-conversation-with-lyn-johnson/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 44: God is the light in which I see in this audio recording. We also tie into the core idea that ACIM isn't about affirming what we really are, since Truth needs no reinforcement, but it IS about saying no to ego's negation of truth; so it's really – Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 44: God is the light in which I see in this audio recording. We also tie into the core idea that ACIM isn't about affirming what we really are, since Truth needs no reinforcement, but it IS about saying no to ego's negation of truth; so it's really –
- [Lessons 35-39: Ego's fake fragmented holiness and our Real Inclusive Holiness](https://acimblog.com/lessons-35-39-egos-fake-fragmented-holiness-and-our-real-inclusive-holiness/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about our Real Holiness as presented in ACIM's Workbook Lesson 35 through Lesson 39, plus how these ideas relate to content covered in a recent FACIM.org academy class. CA read a portion of the commentary on these workbook lessons from Kenneth Wapnick's brilliant Journey Through The Workbook (JTTW) which related to the In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about our Real Holiness as presented in ACIM's Workbook Lesson 35 through Lesson 39, plus how these ideas relate to content covered in a recent FACIM.org academy class. CA read a portion of the commentary on these workbook lessons from Kenneth Wapnick's brilliant Journey Through The Workbook (JTTW) which related to the
- [Shared Interests to Shared Identity: FAQ #1071](https://acimblog.com/shared-interests-to-shared-identity-faq-1071/) - In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1071 which suggests that we can gradually shift our mind's focus to shared interests – a means for undoing ego, which ultimately leads to the shared identity that reflects the Perfect Oneness we all share. In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1071 which suggests that we can gradually shift our mind's focus to shared interests – a means for undoing ego, which ultimately leads to the shared identity that reflects the Perfect Oneness we all share.
- [FAQ #1082: Beyond survival at another's expense](https://acimblog.com/faq-1082-beyond-survival-at-anothers-expense/) - FACIM Outreach FAQ #1082 is the topic for this audio recording with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. They elaborate on this FAQ's theme which talks about how ego's complex system of difference is designed to divide, conquer and keep mindless, regardless of the scale or imagined order... It is all propaganda for survival of a dysfunctional thought system ... FACIM Outreach FAQ #1082 is the topic for this audio recording with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. They elaborate on this FAQ's theme which talks about how ego's complex system of difference is designed to divide, conquer and keep mindless, regardless of the scale or imagined order... It is all propaganda for survival of a dysfunctional thought system ...
- [FAQ #1097: Our empty blocks that hide Love from our Awareness](https://acimblog.com/faq-1097-our-empty-blocks-that-hide-love-from-our-awareness/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1097 in this audio program, which addresses how all of our blocks are actually only in our minds, empty of content, but because we believe in them, we must address them with all the specifics that ego throws in front of us for our forgiveness classroom. Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1097 in this audio program, which addresses how all of our blocks are actually only in our minds, empty of content, but because we believe in them, we must address them with all the specifics that ego throws in front of us for our forgiveness classroom.
- [Will he walk out of the chocolate factory? :-)](https://acimblog.com/will-he-walk-out-of-the-chocolate-factory/) - FACIM Outreach FAQ #1103 (reminiscent of the perennial question "How did the impossible occur?") is the topic of this audio program with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk. The FAQ suggests that "The impossible has not occurred, and can have no effects." However, we're so involved with our (hero of the dream) dramatic roles that we keep asking that FACIM Outreach FAQ #1103 (reminiscent of the perennial question "How did the impossible occur?") is the topic of this audio program with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk. The FAQ suggests that "The impossible has not occurred, and can have no effects." However, we're so involved with our (hero of the dream) dramatic roles that we keep asking that
- [Workbook Lesson 93: Leaving ego's home of evil, darkness and sin ... by looking at it with HS](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-93-leaving-egos-home-of-evil-darkness-and-sin-by-looking-at-it-with-hs/) - In this audio conversation, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 93: "Light and joy and peace abide in me." In order to experience that light, joy and peace, however, we must first impartially examine ego's default abode of evil, darkness and sin ... by looking at that insane premise with our Inner Kindness In this audio conversation, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 93: "Light and joy and peace abide in me." In order to experience that light, joy and peace, however, we must first impartially examine ego's default abode of evil, darkness and sin ... by looking at that insane premise with our Inner Kindness
- [Not No: Turning up the volume on our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Gentle Mindfulness](https://acimblog.com/not-no-turning-up-the-volume-on-our-inner-kindness-teachers-gentle-mindfulness/) - This audio recording is part one of a three-part mini-series on Awakening-Together. This talk is entitled: "Not No: Turning up the volume on our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Gentle Mindfulness" and was aired live on ACIM Gather on April 17, 2016. Here's a related link on the Awakening-Together website. Thanks to Lyn Johnson for making the arrangements This audio recording is part one of a three-part mini-series on Awakening-Together. This talk is entitled: "Not No: Turning up the volume on our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Gentle Mindfulness" and was aired live on ACIM Gather on April 17, 2016. Here's a related link on the Awakening-Together website. Thanks to Lyn Johnson for making the arrangements
- [Lesson 109: A conversation with CA Brooks](https://acimblog.com/lesson-109-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks/) - Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about ACIM Workbook Lesson 109: I rest in God. Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about ACIM Workbook Lesson 109: I rest in God.
- [FAQ #1115: a conversation with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1115-a-conversation-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1115 in this audio recording. Lyn also mentioned this animation about the Inner Life of the Cell while we talked about our amazing bodily holograms. Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1115 in this audio recording. Lyn also mentioned this animation about the Inner Life of the Cell while we talked about our amazing bodily holograms.
- [Three R’s of Forgiveness revisited: Workbook Lesson 23](https://acimblog.com/three-rs-of-forgiveness-revisited-workbook-lesson-23/) - This audio recording is part two of a three-part mini-series on Awakening-Together. This talk is entitled: “The 3 R’s of Forgiveness: Reveal, Release and Replace” and was aired live on ACIM Gather on April 24, 2016. The reading that was elaborated on was from this article by Kenneth Wapnick, from his book, Forgiveness and Jesus. Here's a related This audio recording is part two of a three-part mini-series on Awakening-Together. This talk is entitled: “The 3 R’s of Forgiveness: Reveal, Release and Replace” and was aired live on ACIM Gather on April 24, 2016. The reading that was elaborated on was from this article by Kenneth Wapnick, from his book, Forgiveness and Jesus. Here's a related
- [FAQ #1127: Trusting our Inner Kindness Teacher](https://acimblog.com/faq-1127-trusting-our-inner-kindness-teacher/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1127 in this audio recording. We talked briefly also about Workbook Lesson 121: Forgiveness is the key to happiness. We can afford to be gently forgiving of ourselves each time we notice we've 'dropped the ball' metaphorically by trusting in ego's thought system of guilt ... and more quickly each Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1127 in this audio recording. We talked briefly also about Workbook Lesson 121: Forgiveness is the key to happiness. We can afford to be gently forgiving of ourselves each time we notice we've 'dropped the ball' metaphorically by trusting in ego's thought system of guilt ... and more quickly each
- [GIST and the Double Shield of Oblivion](https://acimblog.com/gist-and-the-double-shield-of-oblivion/) - This audio recording is part three of a three-part mini-series on Awakening-Together. This talk is entitled: “GIST (Guilt, Individuality, Space, Time) and the Double Shield of Oblivion” and was aired live on ACIM Gather on May 1, 2016. The reading that was elaborated on was from this FACIM Lighthouse article "The World as the Royal Road to Heaven" by This audio recording is part three of a three-part mini-series on Awakening-Together. This talk is entitled: “GIST (Guilt, Individuality, Space, Time) and the Double Shield of Oblivion” and was aired live on ACIM Gather on May 1, 2016. The reading that was elaborated on was from this FACIM Lighthouse article "The World as the Royal Road to Heaven" by
- [Waking Dreams: Our Royal Road Forgiveness Classroom](https://acimblog.com/waking-dreams-our-royal-road-forgiveness-classroom/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about one of numerous brilliant essays by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. In this one, entitled "The World As The Royal Road To Heaven" * Ken points out how ACIM extends Freud's metaphor of using dreams as the 'Royal Road' In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about one of numerous brilliant essays by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. In this one, entitled "The World As The Royal Road To Heaven" * Ken points out how ACIM extends Freud's metaphor of using dreams as the 'Royal Road'
- [FAQ #1155: a conversation with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1155-a-conversation-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - In their first live remote together from the Emerald Lodge lobby at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, while attending the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1155 in this audio recording. The conversation touches on how by not seeing the 'big picture' we usually react with fear, but we In their first live remote together from the Emerald Lodge lobby at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado, while attending the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1155 in this audio recording. The conversation touches on how by not seeing the 'big picture' we usually react with fear, but we
- [Workbook Lessons 190 and 195 - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lessons-190-and-195-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about workbook lesson 190 : "I choose the joy of God instead of pain." and workbook lesson 195: "Love is the way I walk in gratitude." This latter lesson ties into a similar conversation from November 2015. We Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about workbook lesson 190 : "I choose the joy of God instead of pain." and workbook lesson 195: "Love is the way I walk in gratitude." This latter lesson ties into a similar conversation from November 2015. We
- [What, then, is the nature of thought (and/or Thought) in conjunction with the laws of chaos? - FAQ 1178 Conversation](https://acimblog.com/what-then-is-the-nature-of-thought-andor-thought-in-conjunction-with-the-laws-of-chaos-faq-1178-conversation/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles converse about "The Laws of Chaos" and FACIM FAQ #1178 in this audio recording. Other topics woven into the talk – always in the context of how we can use the metaphoric movie of our lives to heal our unconscious projections via forgiveness – include the movie "The Big Short" (an example of Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles converse about "The Laws of Chaos" and FACIM FAQ #1178 in this audio recording. Other topics woven into the talk – always in the context of how we can use the metaphoric movie of our lives to heal our unconscious projections via forgiveness – include the movie "The Big Short" (an example of
- [FAQ# 1187 Conversation with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1187-conversation-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1187 in this audio recording, along with how silly our ego's narrow identification limits our choices, exemplified by this silly clip from the movie Blazing Saddles. Lyn read the last paragraph from Chapter 5 of ACIM's text: "I must have decided wrongly, because I am not at peace. I made Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1187 in this audio recording, along with how silly our ego's narrow identification limits our choices, exemplified by this silly clip from the movie Blazing Saddles. Lyn read the last paragraph from Chapter 5 of ACIM's text: "I must have decided wrongly, because I am not at peace. I made
- [FAQ# 1188 with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1188-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1188 in this audio recording, which explores yet another way that egos resort to level confusion by making 'big deals' about outcomes a.k.a. identifying with reaping on the level of form instead of the level of mind. 2016 ACIM Virtual Conference Update! On Monday, August 1, 2016, the price of the MiracleShare Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1188 in this audio recording, which explores yet another way that egos resort to level confusion by making 'big deals' about outcomes a.k.a. identifying with reaping on the level of form instead of the level of mind. 2016 ACIM Virtual Conference Update! On Monday, August 1, 2016, the price of the MiracleShare
- [FAQ# 1191 with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1191-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1191 in this audio recording, which touches on the frequent ACIM theme of level confusion and how we're all recovering dream repair technicians. :-) This addiction to wanting to change (dream) outcomes is the result of needlessly buying into ego's distasteful dirge of sin, guilt and fear, motivating us to Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1191 in this audio recording, which touches on the frequent ACIM theme of level confusion and how we're all recovering dream repair technicians. :-) This addiction to wanting to change (dream) outcomes is the result of needlessly buying into ego's distasteful dirge of sin, guilt and fear, motivating us to
- [FAQ# 1204 with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1204-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - FACIM FAQ#1204 is the topic of this audio recording featuring Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. Lyn briefly touches on ACIM Workbook Lesson 181, and Bruce refers to our silly ego as the "alone arranger" always setting us up in its default curriculum for victimhood, loneliness and self-pity, yet it's just a matter of turning the tables on it's FACIM FAQ#1204 is the topic of this audio recording featuring Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. Lyn briefly touches on ACIM Workbook Lesson 181, and Bruce refers to our silly ego as the "alone arranger" always setting us up in its default curriculum for victimhood, loneliness and self-pity, yet it's just a matter of turning the tables on it's
- [FAQ# 1206 with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1206-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - FACIM FAQ#1206 is the topic of this audio recording featuring Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. Lyn recites this quote (which is referenced in the FAQ) about what our Inner Kindness Teacher performs for us, removing the cause of devastation from our minds: "... It does not create, nor really change at all. It merely looks on devastation, and reminds the FACIM FAQ#1206 is the topic of this audio recording featuring Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. Lyn recites this quote (which is referenced in the FAQ) about what our Inner Kindness Teacher performs for us, removing the cause of devastation from our minds: "... It does not create, nor really change at all. It merely looks on devastation, and reminds the
- [Want intervention? FAQ# 1210 with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/want-intervention-faq-1210-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - FACIM FAQ#1210 ... and ego's incessant wanting divine intervention to fix our hopelessly dysfunctional dreams ... is the topic of this audio recording of Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. Lyn suggested – and we read – these related this pertinent quotes from the section "The Justification for Forgiveness" from Chapter 30 of ACIM's text: "... Pardon is always justified. It FACIM FAQ#1210 ... and ego's incessant wanting divine intervention to fix our hopelessly dysfunctional dreams ... is the topic of this audio recording of Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. Lyn suggested – and we read – these related this pertinent quotes from the section "The Justification for Forgiveness" from Chapter 30 of ACIM's text: "... Pardon is always justified. It
- [FAQ# 1217: Beyond the fear of loss of Self](https://acimblog.com/faq-1217-beyond-the-fear-of-loss-of-self/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles conversed about FACIM FAQ #1217 which contrasts ego's "small s" self – which is really nothing, but we've all identified with it... the cause of our trepidation – and our real "capital S" Self – which is really everything, and we get glimpses of reflections of this Self we all share when we Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles conversed about FACIM FAQ #1217 which contrasts ego's "small s" self – which is really nothing, but we've all identified with it... the cause of our trepidation – and our real "capital S" Self – which is really everything, and we get glimpses of reflections of this Self we all share when we
- [FAQ# 1222: Beyond the doormat/revenge identity](https://acimblog.com/faq-1222-beyond-the-doormatrevenge-identity/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about FACIM FAQ #1222 which looks at a common ego "damned if you do, damned if you don't" maladaptive victim strategy: by identifying with a dream figure that appears to be at the mercy of 'outer' circumstances, we appear to have only the options of masochism or sadism – being a doormat Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about FACIM FAQ #1222 which looks at a common ego "damned if you do, damned if you don't" maladaptive victim strategy: by identifying with a dream figure that appears to be at the mercy of 'outer' circumstances, we appear to have only the options of masochism or sadism – being a doormat
- [FAQ# 1226: Non-dual Gratitude for Forgiveness ... and Virtual Conference still available](https://acimblog.com/faq-1226-non-dual-gratitude-for-forgiveness/) - FACIM FAQ #1226 asks the rhetorical question: "Can we be truly grateful for anything except the opportunity to forgive?" Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and elaborate on this subject in this audio recording about this ACIM-related topic here. We can be grateful (in ego's terms) for fleeting circumstances, conditions and effects, but real, sustainable peace is revealed when we forgive ourselves FACIM FAQ #1226 asks the rhetorical question: "Can we be truly grateful for anything except the opportunity to forgive?" Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and elaborate on this subject in this audio recording about this ACIM-related topic here. We can be grateful (in ego's terms) for fleeting circumstances, conditions and effects, but real, sustainable peace is revealed when we forgive ourselves
- [FAQ# 1229: Another Level Confusion Reminder ... and Virtual Conference still available](https://acimblog.com/faq-1229-another-level-confusion-reminder-and-virtual-conference-still-available/) - FACIM FAQ #1229 concerns itself with this question: "If the Course is all about the mind, why does lesson 71 seem so concerned with practical behavior?" Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about this subject in this audio recording about this ACIM-related topic here. A Course in Miracles is always and only about the mind; it's gentle curriculum of vigilance is pitched FACIM FAQ #1229 concerns itself with this question: "If the Course is all about the mind, why does lesson 71 seem so concerned with practical behavior?" Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about this subject in this audio recording about this ACIM-related topic here. A Course in Miracles is always and only about the mind; it's gentle curriculum of vigilance is pitched
- [FAQs# 1234, 1241 and 1247: History, Self-Love and Guidance](https://acimblog.com/faqs-1234-1241-and-1247/) - This post has three recent audio recordings of conversations with Bruce Rawles and Lyn Johnson on their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Enjoy! :-) FACIM FAQ #1234 ...In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles speak about the illusion of time (and history) and the reality of eternity from both the ego and Holy Spirit's perspective ... This post has three recent audio recordings of conversations with Bruce Rawles and Lyn Johnson on their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Enjoy! :-) FACIM FAQ #1234 ...In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles speak about the illusion of time (and history) and the reality of eternity from both the ego and Holy Spirit's perspective ...
- [Lyn Johnson: the scared – dreaming – kid metaphor and Lesson 331](https://acimblog.com/lyn-johnson-the-scared-dreaming-kid-metaphor-and-lesson-331/) - This recent audio recording of a brief conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles – followed by Lyn sharing a monologue for the remainder of the shorter-than-usual program – is another in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Enjoy! :-) Bruce read ACIM Workbook Lesson 331. They both talked about how A Course in Miracles uses This recent audio recording of a brief conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles – followed by Lyn sharing a monologue for the remainder of the shorter-than-usual program – is another in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Enjoy! :-) Bruce read ACIM Workbook Lesson 331. They both talked about how A Course in Miracles uses
- [Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles discuss FAQ #1242](https://acimblog.com/lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-discuss-faq-1242/) - Frequently Asked Question #1242 from FACIM.org is the subject of this audio recording by Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Even if we don't consciously punish ourselves for unconscious guilt for the unfounded dream 'crime' of seemingly shattering Perfect Peace, there's still plenty of unconscious masochism that we generally need to Frequently Asked Question #1242 from FACIM.org is the subject of this audio recording by Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Even if we don't consciously punish ourselves for unconscious guilt for the unfounded dream 'crime' of seemingly shattering Perfect Peace, there's still plenty of unconscious masochism that we generally need to
- [FAQ #1246,1247: conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-12461247-conversations-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1246 and FAQ #1247 from FACIM.org are the subjects of audio recording #1 and audio recording #2, respectively, over 2 consecutive weeks by Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Timely for the season, both these conversations address the source of the inspiration that became A Course in Miracles, as scribed by Dr. Helen Schucman. The first Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1246 and FAQ #1247 from FACIM.org are the subjects of audio recording #1 and audio recording #2, respectively, over 2 consecutive weeks by Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... Timely for the season, both these conversations address the source of the inspiration that became A Course in Miracles, as scribed by Dr. Helen Schucman. The first
- [FAQ #1251: Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles discuss](https://acimblog.com/faq-1251-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-discuss/) - Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1251 from FACIM.org is the subject of this audio recording by Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... The first FAQ asks the question: "If our thoughts create reality, how can all our conflicting thoughts co-exist?" The question ties into the subject of level confusion and many other course-related subjects. We also talked Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1251 from FACIM.org is the subject of this audio recording by Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... The first FAQ asks the question: "If our thoughts create reality, how can all our conflicting thoughts co-exist?" The question ties into the subject of level confusion and many other course-related subjects. We also talked
- [FAQ #1253: Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles discuss dreams, projections and cravings](https://acimblog.com/faq-1253-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-discuss-dreams-projections-and-cravings/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about dreams, projections and ego's constant cravings (one of seemingly endless permutations and fragmentations of it's 'maladaptive solution to the non-existent problem' as Ken Wapnick liked to say) – and our Inner Kindness Teacher's remedy of forgiveness as they read Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1253 together from FACIM.org in this audio recording by in their weekly series Saturday Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about dreams, projections and ego's constant cravings (one of seemingly endless permutations and fragmentations of it's 'maladaptive solution to the non-existent problem' as Ken Wapnick liked to say) – and our Inner Kindness Teacher's remedy of forgiveness as they read Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1253 together from FACIM.org in this audio recording by in their weekly series Saturday
- [FAQ #1256: Dealing with anger and depression: Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/faq-1256-dealing-with-anger-and-depression-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about how to deal with anger and depression as they read Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1256 together from FACIM.org in this audio recording by in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... (This audio program originally aired on ACIM Gather on January 21, 2017.) Thought you missed (any or all of) the 3rd annual virtual MiracleShare ACIM Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about how to deal with anger and depression as they read Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1256 together from FACIM.org in this audio recording by in their weekly series Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather ... (This audio program originally aired on ACIM Gather on January 21, 2017.) Thought you missed (any or all of) the 3rd annual virtual MiracleShare ACIM
- [Emotions, Specialness and Love: FAQ #1260, 1261 with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/emotions-specialness-and-love-faq-1260-1261-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about seemingly seasonal topic of love and ACIM's helpful perspective on special love, special hate, divisiveness, ego's emotional backlash to mindfulness, and how to apply our Inner Kindness Teacher's forgiveness practice to everyone and everything. Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1260 and Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1261 are the topics of these two consecutive audios. Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about seemingly seasonal topic of love and ACIM's helpful perspective on special love, special hate, divisiveness, ego's emotional backlash to mindfulness, and how to apply our Inner Kindness Teacher's forgiveness practice to everyone and everything. Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1260 and Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) #1261 are the topics of these two consecutive audios.
- [The Fortune of Forgiveness: FAQ #1288 with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-fortune-of-forgiveness-faq-1288-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - "Can my outward misfortunes be attributed to my lack of forgiveness?" This sentence is a summary of a more detailed question ... with an even more detailed and insightful answer –Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #1288 from the Foundation for A Course in Miracles (FACIM) – that Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about in this audio. "Can my outward misfortunes be attributed to my lack of forgiveness?" This sentence is a summary of a more detailed question ... with an even more detailed and insightful answer –Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #1288 from the Foundation for A Course in Miracles (FACIM) – that Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about in this audio.
- [Lesson 91: Miracles are seen in light. - A conversation with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/lesson-91-miracles-are-seen-in-light-a-conversation-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 91 "Miracles are seen in light" in this audio, and relate how the non-dual metaphysics of ACIM always and only addresses the mind, and not photons or electromagnetic wavelengths, frequencies and optical phenomena. We take a break from the usual Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) readings from the Foundation for A Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 91 "Miracles are seen in light" in this audio, and relate how the non-dual metaphysics of ACIM always and only addresses the mind, and not photons or electromagnetic wavelengths, frequencies and optical phenomena. We take a break from the usual Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) readings from the Foundation for A
- [Earth Day and FACIM FAQ 1278 - A conversation with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/earth-day-and-facim-faq-1278-a-conversation-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio – in the spirit of understanding our motivation for caring for Earth (and other planets) –Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about FAQ #1278 – which asks the question: "What was God's role in the creation of nature, natural selection, the animal kingdom, etc?" They often refer to the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) readings from the In this audio – in the spirit of understanding our motivation for caring for Earth (and other planets) –Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about FAQ #1278 – which asks the question: "What was God's role in the creation of nature, natural selection, the animal kingdom, etc?" They often refer to the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) readings from the
- [How Can I find my purpose in life? - A Conversation with Jackie Lora Jones](https://acimblog.com/how-can-i-find-my-purpose-in-life-a-conversation-with-jackie-lora-jones/) - Why are we here? What is my real purpose? Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a twice-weekly half-hour radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, converses with Bruce Rawles in this audio about this universal Why are we here? What is my real purpose? Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a twice-weekly half-hour radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, converses with Bruce Rawles in this audio about this universal
- [more about Development of Trust: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on ACIM Manual](https://acimblog.com/more-about-development-of-trust-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-acim-manual/) - This audio further continues the conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles (here is the prior episode) about the development of trust – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio . They quickly review the first two stages in the Development of Trust, which is part of the Course's Manual for Teachers section entitled "What This audio further continues the conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles (here is the prior episode) about the development of trust – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio . They quickly review the first two stages in the Development of Trust, which is part of the Course's Manual for Teachers section entitled "What
- [Characteristic - Honesty: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on ACIM Manual](https://acimblog.com/characteristic-honesty-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-acim-manual/) - Honesty is the second characteristic in the "What are the Characteristics of God's Teachers?" section of the Manual for Teachers of A Course in Miracles. In this continuing audio conversation, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles explore how our consistency in choosing against ego's insanity provides the impetus for our return home to the unchanging peace we never left. The Honesty is the second characteristic in the "What are the Characteristics of God's Teachers?" section of the Manual for Teachers of A Course in Miracles. In this continuing audio conversation, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles explore how our consistency in choosing against ego's insanity provides the impetus for our return home to the unchanging peace we never left. The
- [Characteristics - Joy and Defenselessness: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on ACIM Manual](https://acimblog.com/characteristics-joy-and-defenselessness-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-acim-manual/) - The fifth and sixth characteristics in the "What are the Characteristics of God's Teachers?" section of the Manual for Teachers of A Course in Miracles are Joy and Defenselessness: V. Joy Joy is the inevitable result of gentleness. Gentleness means that fear is now impossible, and what could come to interfere with joy? The open hands of gentleness are The fifth and sixth characteristics in the "What are the Characteristics of God's Teachers?" section of the Manual for Teachers of A Course in Miracles are Joy and Defenselessness: V. Joy Joy is the inevitable result of gentleness. Gentleness means that fear is now impossible, and what could come to interfere with joy? The open hands of gentleness are
- [Special Love and Special Hate Revisited: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/special-love-and-special-hate-revisited-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - Valentines, infatuation/in-thin-uation, special love (and it's flip side special hate) is the topic of this audio conversation with Bruce Rawles and CA Brooks – on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio devoted to the spirituality of A Course in Miracles. This conversation dovetails nicely with a closely related one with our mutual friend and colleague, Susan Valentines, infatuation/in-thin-uation, special love (and it's flip side special hate) is the topic of this audio conversation with Bruce Rawles and CA Brooks – on another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio devoted to the spirituality of A Course in Miracles. This conversation dovetails nicely with a closely related one with our mutual friend and colleague, Susan
- [CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles: WB #79, 80](https://acimblog.com/ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-wb-79-80/) - CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 79 "Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved." and ACIM Workbook Lesson 80 "Let me recognize my problems have been solved." on this latest audio conversation which is another example of CA's excellent weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio devoted to the CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 79 "Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved." and ACIM Workbook Lesson 80 "Let me recognize my problems have been solved." on this latest audio conversation which is another example of CA's excellent weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio devoted to the
- [CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles: Finding our Real Identity in The Journey Home](https://acimblog.com/ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-finding-our-real-identity-in-the-journey-home/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how we're spiritual beings having a human experience – in the face of the barrage of propaganda that the world feeds back to us from our ego projections, masking our true identity. As self-wounded healers, we have opportunities at every turn to look at the In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how we're spiritual beings having a human experience – in the face of the barrage of propaganda that the world feeds back to us from our ego projections, masking our true identity. As self-wounded healers, we have opportunities at every turn to look at the
- [CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about Lesson 182: "I will be still an instant and go home."](https://acimblog.com/ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-talk-about-lesson-182-i-will-be-still-an-instant-and-go-home/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 182, "I will be still an instant and go home." This lesson – a favorite of many students of the Course including these two speakers – addresses our nostalgic longing for our real (unchanging, unchangeable) home in perfect, eternal innocence, peace In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 182, "I will be still an instant and go home." This lesson – a favorite of many students of the Course including these two speakers – addresses our nostalgic longing for our real (unchanging, unchangeable) home in perfect, eternal innocence, peace
- ["Nothing so blinding as perception of form." - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/nothing-so-blinding-as-perception-of-form-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about a favorite quote in chapter 22, section III from ACIM's Text which emphasizes its pure non-dual curriculum's emphasis on the content of the mind and how that emphasis allows the myriads forms in our surreal space-time dreams to be used for a gentle, peace-promoting purpose rather In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about a favorite quote in chapter 22, section III from ACIM's Text which emphasizes its pure non-dual curriculum's emphasis on the content of the mind and how that emphasis allows the myriads forms in our surreal space-time dreams to be used for a gentle, peace-promoting purpose rather
- ["What is the world?" - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/what-is-the-world-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the third "What is..." introductory essay in Part II of ACIM's Workbook for Students: "What is the world?" Here is that introduction which precedes Workbook Lessons 241-250. "The world is false perception. It is born of error, and it has not left its source. It In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the third "What is..." introductory essay in Part II of ACIM's Workbook for Students: "What is the world?" Here is that introduction which precedes Workbook Lessons 241-250. "The world is false perception. It is born of error, and it has not left its source. It
- [The Journey Home - Chapter 5: ACIM Gather archives: conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-journey-home-chapter-5-acim-gather-archives-conversations-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Between November 2, 2019, and January 4, 2020, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles shared 9 weekly conversations almost every Saturday morning on ACIM Gather online radio. These conversations include reading from "The Journey Home - 'The Obstacles to Peace' in A Course in Miracles'" by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D., published by the Foundation for A Course Between November 2, 2019, and January 4, 2020, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles shared 9 weekly conversations almost every Saturday morning on ACIM Gather online radio. These conversations include reading from "The Journey Home - 'The Obstacles to Peace' in A Course in Miracles'" by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D., published by the Foundation for A Course
- [Workbook Lesson 107 "Truth will correct all errors in my mind." with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-107-truth-will-correct-all-errors-in-my-mind-with-bruce-rawles/) - In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 107: "Truth will correct all errors in my mind." - W-pI.107. This closely related post provides more details about this video, which covers much of In this video recording of a class given as part of the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) curriculum, Bruce Rawles reads and discusses A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 107: "Truth will correct all errors in my mind." - W-pI.107. This closely related post provides more details about this video, which covers much of
- [From Loving One to One Love (part 4) - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/from-loving-one-to-one-love-part-4-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. – author of "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind" and Bruce Rawles talk about the concluding portions of Bob's latest book: "From Loving One to One Love: Transforming Relationships Through A Course In Miracles." This book explores relationships, certainly one of the most important ideas in ACIM with In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. – author of "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind" and Bruce Rawles talk about the concluding portions of Bob's latest book: "From Loving One to One Love: Transforming Relationships Through A Course In Miracles." This book explores relationships, certainly one of the most important ideas in ACIM with
- [MiracleShare.org Virtual Conference](https://acimblog.com/miracleshare-org-2014-virtual-conference/) - This online, on-demand conference is available until October, 2015. Please join Amy Torres, Dr. Bob Rosenthal, Britney Shawley, Carrie Triffet, Cheryl Ford, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Boonstra, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl "Raj" Purdy, Gabrielle Bernstein, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, Kandace Jones, Kenneth Bok, Lisa Natoli, Lorri Coburn, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Nouk This online, on-demand conference is available until October, 2015. Please join Amy Torres, Dr. Bob Rosenthal, Britney Shawley, Carrie Triffet, Cheryl Ford, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Boonstra, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl "Raj" Purdy, Gabrielle Bernstein, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, Kandace Jones, Kenneth Bok, Lisa Natoli, Lorri Coburn, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Nouk
- [MiracleShare.org Virtual Conference #2: Oct 16-18, 2015](https://acimblog.com/miracleshare-org-virtual-conference-2-oct-16-18-2015/) - Please join Amy Torres, Bill Free, Britney Shawley, Carolina Corada, Carrie Triffet, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Scruton, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl “Raj” Purdy, Gary Renard, Jennifer Hadley, Jodi Aman, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, José Lorenzo Rodríguez, Kevin Rice, Lisa Natoli, Lyna Jones, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Robyn Busfield, Steve Thompson, Susan Dugan, Tony Ponticello, and me (Bruce Rawles) for the Please join Amy Torres, Bill Free, Britney Shawley, Carolina Corada, Carrie Triffet, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Scruton, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl “Raj” Purdy, Gary Renard, Jennifer Hadley, Jodi Aman, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, José Lorenzo Rodríguez, Kevin Rice, Lisa Natoli, Lyna Jones, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Robyn Busfield, Steve Thompson, Susan Dugan, Tony Ponticello, and me (Bruce Rawles) for the
- [ACIM.org Website Survey](https://acimblog.com/acim-org-website-survey/) - The Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP) has just made a new survey available to provide everyone that uses the ACIM.org website an opportunity to make helpful suggestions on how the site might be improved. Please take a couple of minutes to answer the 10 short questions (mostly multiple choice but with plenty of options to The Foundation for Inner Peace (FIP) has just made a new survey available to provide everyone that uses the ACIM.org website an opportunity to make helpful suggestions on how the site might be improved. Please take a couple of minutes to answer the 10 short questions (mostly multiple choice but with plenty of options to
- [Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard: 2 new books on Non-Dual Metaphysics](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-and-cindy-lora-renard-2-new-books-on-non-dual-metaphysics/) - Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard converse with Bruce Rawles in this video about their two latest books, both based on the pure non-dual metaphysical thought system of A Course in Miracles: A Course in Health and Well-Being by Cindy Lora-Renard (available in Kindle and paperback) andThe Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other: A History Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard converse with Bruce Rawles in this video about their two latest books, both based on the pure non-dual metaphysical thought system of A Course in Miracles: A Course in Health and Well-Being by Cindy Lora-Renard (available in Kindle and paperback) andThe Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other: A History
- [Enthusiasts of Kenneth Wapnick & FACIM](https://acimblog.com/enthusiasts-of-kenneth-wapnick-facim/) - Here's today's conversation (recorded via Google+ Hangouts) with Susan Dugan and Lyn Corona ( Becoming Learners Together and School of Reason ) and moderator Bruce Rawles about our shared interest in, and appreciation of the brilliant and prodigious work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick. Here's today's conversation (recorded via Google+ Hangouts) with Susan Dugan and Lyn Corona ( Becoming Learners Together and School of Reason ) and moderator Bruce Rawles about our shared interest in, and appreciation of the brilliant and prodigious work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick.
- [ACIM and Our Resistance to Forgiveness](https://acimblog.com/acim-and-our-resistance-to-forgiveness/) - ACIM and Our Resistance to Forgiveness; a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles, including Susan's comments about Kenneth Wapnick's recent audio CD. The title of the CD set is "FORGIVENESS NOW" and the subtitle is "Those you do not forgive you fear." The focus of the seminar is on "The Lifting of the Veil", ACIM and Our Resistance to Forgiveness; a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles, including Susan's comments about Kenneth Wapnick's recent audio CD. The title of the CD set is "FORGIVENESS NOW" and the subtitle is "Those you do not forgive you fear." The focus of the seminar is on "The Lifting of the Veil",
- [Forgiveness Offers Everything I Want: A conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about ACIM](https://acimblog.com/forgiveness-offers-everything-i-want-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-about-acim/) - Forgiveness Offers Everything I Want is a video conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles using the title of Susan's excellent new book of the same name (Forgiveness Offers Everything I Want; which is available in both paperback and Kindle versions). The book (which continues in the same humorous and lucid vein as her prior Forgiveness Offers Everything I Want is a video conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles using the title of Susan's excellent new book of the same name (Forgiveness Offers Everything I Want; which is available in both paperback and Kindle versions). The book (which continues in the same humorous and lucid vein as her prior
- [Forgiving Ourselves - A conversation with Lyn Corona, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/forgiving-ourselves-a-conversation-with-lyn-corona-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - A video conversation with Lyn Corona and Susan Dugan about looking at the resistance to forgiving ourselves without judgment, and a variety of metaphors and ideas that might be helpful, inspired by studies in A Course In Miracles. More at ACIMblog.com, ForaysInForgiveness.com, BecomingLearnersTogether.com and SchoolOfReason.org (now SchoolForACourseInMiracles). A video conversation with Lyn Corona and Susan Dugan about looking at the resistance to forgiving ourselves without judgment, and a variety of metaphors and ideas that might be helpful, inspired by studies in A Course In Miracles. More at ACIMblog.com, ForaysInForgiveness.com, BecomingLearnersTogether.com and SchoolOfReason.org (now SchoolForACourseInMiracles).
- [Clues to when we're valuing what is valueless](https://acimblog.com/clues-to-when-were-valuing-what-is-valueless/) - Another conversation with enthusiasts of the teachings of Kenneth Wapnick: Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about A Course In Miracles Workbook lesson 133 "I will not value what is valueless." and other topics inspired by a recent trip to FACIM in Temecula, Calif. The acronym talked about was GIST: Guilt-Individuality-Space-Time; the first item; Guilt Another conversation with enthusiasts of the teachings of Kenneth Wapnick: Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about A Course In Miracles Workbook lesson 133 "I will not value what is valueless." and other topics inspired by a recent trip to FACIM in Temecula, Calif. The acronym talked about was GIST: Guilt-Individuality-Space-Time; the first item; Guilt
- [Doug Sparks workshop Oct. 4: Castle Rock, CO](https://acimblog.com/doug-sparks-workshop-oct-4-castle-rock-co/) - If you know anyone in the Denver, Colorado area … The roster is almost full (as of 3Oct2014), but we have a few openings (due to a few last minute cancellations) for the workshop Doug Sparks is giving here on October 4, 2014. Please let me know ASAP if you want to reserve a spot. The title If you know anyone in the Denver, Colorado area … The roster is almost full (as of 3Oct2014), but we have a few openings (due to a few last minute cancellations) for the workshop Doug Sparks is giving here on October 4, 2014. Please let me know ASAP if you want to reserve a spot. The title
- [Bruce and Susan Dugan discuss "Training for Goodness” - July 2014 FACIM academy class](https://acimblog.com/bruce-and-susan-dugan-discuss-training-for-goodness-july-2014-facim-academy-class/) - A conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about the Susan's recent experiences and insights from her participation at the July 2014 Foundation for A Course in Miracles academy class, "Training for Goodness.” Here are some of the most recent videos from Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM). A conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about the Susan's recent experiences and insights from her participation at the July 2014 Foundation for A Course in Miracles academy class, "Training for Goodness.” Here are some of the most recent videos from Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM).
- [August 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/august-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - FACIM 50% Off Book Sale Extended through September I strongly encourage supporting the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM); they have supported us all in countless ways for many years, directly and indirectly – just think of how many students and teachers of ACIM you know that have been inspired ... and continue to be FACIM 50% Off Book Sale Extended through September I strongly encourage supporting the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM); they have supported us all in countless ways for many years, directly and indirectly – just think of how many students and teachers of ACIM you know that have been inspired ... and continue to be
- [ACIM: ego backlash and not taking ourselves too seriously](https://acimblog.com/acim-ego-backlash-and-not-taking-ourselves-too-seriously/) - ACIM: ego backlash and not taking ourselves too seriously is a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles. Here is the related interview of Ken Wapnick by Susan Dugan that we talked about. Susan's video page has other related video conversations in this series. A related Q&A from the Foundation for A Course In Miracles ACIM: ego backlash and not taking ourselves too seriously is a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles. Here is the related interview of Ken Wapnick by Susan Dugan that we talked about. Susan's video page has other related video conversations in this series. A related Q&A from the Foundation for A Course In Miracles
- [Election Projection: ACIM conversation with Susan Dugan](https://acimblog.com/election-projection-acim-conversation-with-susan-dugan/) - The terror of scary monsters, hideous dark figures revealed from the unconscious mind behaving in ways that seem unspeakably evil ... that's right, this Halloween video conversation is all about election projection and how we can use the principles and practices of A Course In Miracles to mindfully undo the thought system of fear, using The terror of scary monsters, hideous dark figures revealed from the unconscious mind behaving in ways that seem unspeakably evil ... that's right, this Halloween video conversation is all about election projection and how we can use the principles and practices of A Course In Miracles to mindfully undo the thought system of fear, using
- [Christmas as the End of Sacrifice - a conversation with Susan Dugan](https://acimblog.com/christmas-as-the-end-of-sacrifice-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about "Christmas as the End of Sacrifice" from the last section (11) from Chapter 15 in the text of A Course In Miracles; lots of substantial material in this section for us to ponder and apply, and appropriate any time of year! Here's the audio recording of this conversation. Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about "Christmas as the End of Sacrifice" from the last section (11) from Chapter 15 in the text of A Course In Miracles; lots of substantial material in this section for us to ponder and apply, and appropriate any time of year! Here's the audio recording of this conversation.
- [Gary Renard interview: "Dreamer of the Dream"](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-interview-dreamer-of-the-dream/) - Gary Renard and Bruce Rawles converse for an hour about the "Dreamer of the Dream" in the text of A Course In Miracles (T-27.VII). Gary – as always – clearly delivers the straight scoop without distortion or dilution of ACIM's pure-non-dual thought system. I always find listening to Gary's insights helpful and re-calibrating. More about Gary Renard and Bruce Rawles converse for an hour about the "Dreamer of the Dream" in the text of A Course In Miracles (T-27.VII). Gary – as always – clearly delivers the straight scoop without distortion or dilution of ACIM's pure-non-dual thought system. I always find listening to Gary's insights helpful and re-calibrating. More about
- [February 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/february-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - Dreamer of the Dream: Interview with Gary Renard http://youtu.be/28zl5q7PFek Gary Renard and Bruce Rawles had fun talking for an hour about the "Dreamer of the Dream" in the text of A Course In Miracles (T-27.VII). Gary – as always – clearly delivers the 'straight scoop' without distortion or dilution of ACIM's pure-non-dual thought system. I always Dreamer of the Dream: Interview with Gary Renard http://youtu.be/28zl5q7PFek Gary Renard and Bruce Rawles had fun talking for an hour about the "Dreamer of the Dream" in the text of A Course In Miracles (T-27.VII). Gary – as always – clearly delivers the 'straight scoop' without distortion or dilution of ACIM's pure-non-dual thought system. I always
- [The Universe is Virtual: A conversation with Alexander Marchand about his new book](https://acimblog.com/the-universe-is-virtual-a-conversation-with-alexander-marchand-about-his-new-book/) - In this video, Alex Marchand and Bruce Rawles talk about his new book: "The Universe is Virtual" including 5+ new paradigms needed in modern physics and how the non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles includes those and more. Here are some of Alex's books available now and Alex's website. In this video, Alex Marchand and Bruce Rawles talk about his new book: "The Universe is Virtual" including 5+ new paradigms needed in modern physics and how the non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles includes those and more. Here are some of Alex's books available now and Alex's website.
- [I loose the maladaptive solution to a non-existent problem – from all I thought it was.](https://acimblog.com/i-loose-the-maladaptive-solution-to-a-non-existent-problem-from-all-i-thought-it-was/) - "I loose the world from all I thought it was." - A video conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about the recent (Mar 2015) FACIM academy class entitled "The World: A maladaptive solution to the non-existent problem" (a phrase coined by Kenneth Wapnick) and ACIM workbook lesson 132. More at Susan Dugan's website, "I loose the world from all I thought it was." - A video conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about the recent (Mar 2015) FACIM academy class entitled "The World: A maladaptive solution to the non-existent problem" (a phrase coined by Kenneth Wapnick) and ACIM workbook lesson 132. More at Susan Dugan's website,
- [April 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/april-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness - a new book by Susan Dugan ACIM teacher and author, Susan Dugan, has a new book: Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, which has just been released on Amazon in paperback and also for Kindle. Here’s Susan's description of the book: In Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, Susan Dugan continues Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness - a new book by Susan Dugan ACIM teacher and author, Susan Dugan, has a new book: Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, which has just been released on Amazon in paperback and also for Kindle. Here’s Susan's description of the book: In Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness, Susan Dugan continues
- [Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness - video conversation and excerpts](https://acimblog.com/forgiveness-the-key-to-happiness-video-conversation-and-excerpts/) - Here is a video conversation with author Susan Dugan about her new book Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness. It continues (as her equally excellent prior two books did) with the 'recurring theme of resistance to taking Jesus’ hand' and 'recognizing that I have a choice that will lead me out of suffering but not always feeling able to Here is a video conversation with author Susan Dugan about her new book Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness. It continues (as her equally excellent prior two books did) with the 'recurring theme of resistance to taking Jesus’ hand' and 'recognizing that I have a choice that will lead me out of suffering but not always feeling able to
- [Workbook Lesson 134 and "What Is Forgiveness" with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-134-and-what-is-forgiveness-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles comment in this video on A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 134, “Let me perceive forgiveness as it is" and "What Is Forgiveness" (from page 401 in the Workbook) More at Susan's blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. Here is the text of Lesson 134. We talked about the importance of applying the essence of the Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles comment in this video on A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 134, “Let me perceive forgiveness as it is" and "What Is Forgiveness" (from page 401 in the Workbook) More at Susan's blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. Here is the text of Lesson 134. We talked about the importance of applying the essence of the
- [Denver Workshop: Navigating the Dream with Forgiveness: Our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Dashboard – Sun. Aug. 9, 2015](https://acimblog.com/denver-workshop-navigating-the-dream-with-forgiveness-our-inner-kindness-teachers-dashboard-sun-aug-9-2015/) - There are abundant metaphors all around us (including transportation gizmology) that our Inner Kindness Teacher can use to help us mindfully keep on course in our forgiveness classroom. This workshop will explore some of these, using lots of visual symbols and familiar indicators, as well as numerous Course references. :-) Workshop highlights/topics covered: Our Unconscious Mind’s There are abundant metaphors all around us (including transportation gizmology) that our Inner Kindness Teacher can use to help us mindfully keep on course in our forgiveness classroom. This workshop will explore some of these, using lots of visual symbols and familiar indicators, as well as numerous Course references. :-) Workshop highlights/topics covered: Our Unconscious Mind’s
- [August 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/august-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIM Virtual Conference #2: Oct 16-18, 2015 The second annual ACIM Virtual Conference hosted by MiracleShare.org is happening October 16 through 18 and you can register now for this 3-day interactive ACIM event here if you haven't already. I'll be sharing about Workbook Lesson 243 "Today I will judge nothing that occurs" in a conversation with Danielle Scruton, ACIM Virtual Conference #2: Oct 16-18, 2015 The second annual ACIM Virtual Conference hosted by MiracleShare.org is happening October 16 through 18 and you can register now for this 3-day interactive ACIM event here if you haven't already. I'll be sharing about Workbook Lesson 243 "Today I will judge nothing that occurs" in a conversation with Danielle Scruton,
- [“The Little Willingness” - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-little-willingness-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles comment in this video on “The Little Willingness” from text of A Course in Miracles (T-18:IV). More at Susan's blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. We talked about the importance of trusting our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit, or the Jesus of ACIM) to provide the needed correction to our limited and distorted perception and being Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles comment in this video on “The Little Willingness” from text of A Course in Miracles (T-18:IV). More at Susan's blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. We talked about the importance of trusting our Inner Kindness Teacher (a.k.a. Holy Spirit, or the Jesus of ACIM) to provide the needed correction to our limited and distorted perception and being
- [The Attainment of Peace: Purpose, Process, and Practice - a conversation with Gary Renard, Cindy Lora-Renard and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-attainment-of-peace-purpose-process-and-practice-a-conversation-with-gary-renard-cindy-lora-renard-and-bruce-rawles/) - Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk about The Attainment of Peace: Purpose, Process, and Practice, along with updates about recent Asian workshops (how we're more alike than different) ... and much more. It's always a joy to converse with Gary and Cindy who both share with great clarity, humor and heart about the essence of our Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk about The Attainment of Peace: Purpose, Process, and Practice, along with updates about recent Asian workshops (how we're more alike than different) ... and much more. It's always a joy to converse with Gary and Cindy who both share with great clarity, humor and heart about the essence of our
- [ACIM conference updates](https://acimblog.com/acim-conference-updates/) - Mark your calendars for these ACIM conferences in 2016: Las Vegas, Nevada: Community Miracles Center is hosting 26 Presenters: "Change Your Mind / Change the World" Apr. 8, 9, & 10, 2016. UK's 15th A Course in Miracles Conference: Finding Our Way Home: April 15-17, 2016: Walking together and illuminating the path: Gary & Cindy Renard; conference newcomers Mark your calendars for these ACIM conferences in 2016: Las Vegas, Nevada: Community Miracles Center is hosting 26 Presenters: "Change Your Mind / Change the World" Apr. 8, 9, & 10, 2016. UK's 15th A Course in Miracles Conference: Finding Our Way Home: April 15-17, 2016: Walking together and illuminating the path: Gary & Cindy Renard; conference newcomers
- [The Problem and the Answer - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Chapter 11, section VIII](https://acimblog.com/the-problem-and-the-answer-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-talk-about-acim-chapter-11-section-viii/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles comment in this video on “The Problem and the Answer” – the last section (VIII) of Chapter 11 (from text of A Course in Miracles (T-18:IV). More at Susan’s blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. We talked about the how our reactions and interpretations to events in the world either anchor us more fully in Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles comment in this video on “The Problem and the Answer” – the last section (VIII) of Chapter 11 (from text of A Course in Miracles (T-18:IV). More at Susan’s blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. We talked about the how our reactions and interpretations to events in the world either anchor us more fully in
- [Let Earthly Sounds Be Quiet: Workbook Lesson 303](https://acimblog.com/let-earthly-sounds-be-quiet-workbook-lesson-303/) - A conversation about A Course in Miracles workbook lesson 303: ‘The Holy Christ is born in me today’ and other ACIM Christmas themes with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles. Let earthly sounds be quiet: Letting specialness go to allow peace return to our mind. A conversation about A Course in Miracles workbook lesson 303: ‘The Holy Christ is born in me today’ and other ACIM Christmas themes with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles. Let earthly sounds be quiet: Letting specialness go to allow peace return to our mind.
- [ACIM - Weekend of Freedom Retreat - Estes Park, Colorado: June 16-19, 2016](https://acimblog.com/acim-weekend-of-freedom-retreat-estes-park-colorado-june-16-19-2016/) - I'm quite enthused to be part of this event for students of A Course In Miracles this June! Mark your calendars now! Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 The 5th annual Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR) event, based on A Course In Miracles (ACIM) will be June 16-19, 2016 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. The WOFR I'm quite enthused to be part of this event for students of A Course In Miracles this June! Mark your calendars now! Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 The 5th annual Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR) event, based on A Course In Miracles (ACIM) will be June 16-19, 2016 at the YMCA of the Rockies in Estes Park, Colorado. The WOFR
- [Grandeur vs. Grandiosity - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/grandeur-vs-grandiosity-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talked in this video on “Grandeur vs. Grandiosity” – the last section (VIII) of Chapter 9 from the text of A Course in Miracles (T-9:VIII). More about Susan's books, classes and more at Susan’s blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. Here's a link to some related musing about the "kid's riddle" mentioned in this conversation about how Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talked in this video on “Grandeur vs. Grandiosity” – the last section (VIII) of Chapter 9 from the text of A Course in Miracles (T-9:VIII). More about Susan's books, classes and more at Susan’s blog, ForaysInForgiveness.com. Here's a link to some related musing about the "kid's riddle" mentioned in this conversation about how
- [Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 – A conversation with Craig Villarrubia and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/weekend-of-freedom-retreat-2016-a-conversation-with-craig-villarrubia-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video conversation, Craig Villarrubia, a documentary film-maker, presenter at the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about his background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado, and more. I'm quite enthused to be In this video conversation, Craig Villarrubia, a documentary film-maker, presenter at the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about his background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado, and more. I'm quite enthused to be
- [Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 – A conversation with David Hoffmeister and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/weekend-of-freedom-retreat-2016-a-conversation-with-david-hoffmeister-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video conversation, David Hoffmeister and Bruce Rawles, both presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), converse briefly about the excellent facilities of the venue (YMCA) in Estes Park, Colorado, and then spend the remainder of the conversation about what freedom, ACIM-style, is really about. The upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado will offer superb recreational In this video conversation, David Hoffmeister and Bruce Rawles, both presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), converse briefly about the excellent facilities of the venue (YMCA) in Estes Park, Colorado, and then spend the remainder of the conversation about what freedom, ACIM-style, is really about. The upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado will offer superb recreational
- [Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 – A conversation with Maria Felipe and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/weekend-of-freedom-retreat-2016-a-conversation-with-maria-felipe-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video conversation, Maria Felipe and Bruce Rawles, two of the presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, talk about freedom, ACIM-style and the upcoming 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado. In addition to 4 days of ACIM (A Course In Miracles) camaraderie, community and immersion, the venue – YMCA of the Rockies – provides excellent recreational In this video conversation, Maria Felipe and Bruce Rawles, two of the presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, talk about freedom, ACIM-style and the upcoming 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado. In addition to 4 days of ACIM (A Course In Miracles) camaraderie, community and immersion, the venue – YMCA of the Rockies – provides excellent recreational
- [Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 – A conversation with Barret Hedeen and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/weekend-of-freedom-retreat-2016-a-conversation-with-barret-hedeen-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video conversation, Barret Hedeen and Bruce Rawles, two of the presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, talk about freedom, ACIM-style and the upcoming 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado. In addition to 4 days of ACIM (A Course In Miracles) camaraderie, community and immersion, the venue – YMCA of the Rockies – provides excellent recreational In this video conversation, Barret Hedeen and Bruce Rawles, two of the presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, talk about freedom, ACIM-style and the upcoming 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado. In addition to 4 days of ACIM (A Course In Miracles) camaraderie, community and immersion, the venue – YMCA of the Rockies – provides excellent recreational
- [SFACIM Resurrection Retreat:  “The Daily Practical Application of the Course” May 2016](https://acimblog.com/sfacim-resurrection-retreat-the-daily-practical-application-of-the-course-may-2016/) - Here's an announcement from Lyn Corona and Tim Wise about an upcoming retreat event from the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM). For those in the Denver, Colorado area, Lyn and Tim offer regular, ongoing, outstanding classes and workshops at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) in addition to Susan Dugan, Chris Dixon-Bubick and other teachers Here's an announcement from Lyn Corona and Tim Wise about an upcoming retreat event from the School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM). For those in the Denver, Colorado area, Lyn and Tim offer regular, ongoing, outstanding classes and workshops at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) in addition to Susan Dugan, Chris Dixon-Bubick and other teachers
- [Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 – A conversation with Gary Renard, Cindy Lora-Renard and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/weekend-of-freedom-retreat-2016-a-conversation-with-gary-renard-cindy-lora-renard-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video conversation, Gary Renard, Cindy Lora-Renard and Bruce Rawles, several of the presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, talk about freedom as A Course in Miracles (ACIM) would define it – in the mind – undoing guilt, remembering to laugh, and the upcoming 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado. In addition to 4 days of playful camaraderie-ship In this video conversation, Gary Renard, Cindy Lora-Renard and Bruce Rawles, several of the presenters at the 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat, talk about freedom as A Course in Miracles (ACIM) would define it – in the mind – undoing guilt, remembering to laugh, and the upcoming 2016 Weekend of Freedom Retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado. In addition to 4 days of playful camaraderie-ship
- [Denying the denial of Truth](https://acimblog.com/denying-the-denial-of-truth/) - A linguistics professor was lecturing to his class one day. "In English," he said, "a double negative forms a positive. In some languages though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative. However," he pointed out, "there is no language wherein a double positive can form a negative." A voice from the back A linguistics professor was lecturing to his class one day. "In English," he said, "a double negative forms a positive. In some languages though, such as Russian, a double negative is still a negative. However," he pointed out, "there is no language wherein a double positive can form a negative." A voice from the back
- [ACIM Workbook Lesson 190: A Conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/acim-workbook-lesson-190-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles shared about Lesson 190 "I choose the joy of God instead of pain" from the Workbook of A Course in Miracles. We read most of the lesson aloud and conversed at length about the gentle wisdom it offers as it reminds us of the stark contrast between the world of suffering we In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles shared about Lesson 190 "I choose the joy of God instead of pain" from the Workbook of A Course in Miracles. We read most of the lesson aloud and conversed at length about the gentle wisdom it offers as it reminds us of the stark contrast between the world of suffering we
- [Jackie Lora Jones interview with Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/jackie-lora-jones-interview-with-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine" and video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name, and Bruce Rawles converse in this video about a variety of themes and ideas from A Course in Miracles, after a brief introduction with Jackie talking about her history with non-dual metaphysics and Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine" and video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name, and Bruce Rawles converse in this video about a variety of themes and ideas from A Course in Miracles, after a brief introduction with Jackie talking about her history with non-dual metaphysics and
- [The 24th Hour: Jackie Lora Jones interviews Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-24th-hour-jackie-lora-jones-interviews-bruce-rawles/) - Jackie Lora Jones, host of "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine" with its video blog YouTube Channel series (highly recommended), interviews Bruce Rawles in this video about a principles and practices from A Course in Miracles plus the seven Hermetic Laws as they relate to our choice of identity as either loving or fearful. Jackie (sometimes accompanied by her sister, Cindy Lora-Renard) Jackie Lora Jones, host of "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine" with its video blog YouTube Channel series (highly recommended), interviews Bruce Rawles in this video about a principles and practices from A Course in Miracles plus the seven Hermetic Laws as they relate to our choice of identity as either loving or fearful. Jackie (sometimes accompanied by her sister, Cindy Lora-Renard)
- [MiracleShare Virtual Conference #3: Oct 21-23, 2016](https://acimblog.com/miracleshare-virtual-conference-3-oct-21-23-2016/) - I’m enthused to report that I will again be participating (3 years in a row) in the MiracleShare Virtual ACIM Conference, October 21-23, 2016. Each year, in addition to preparing what I've found to be truly helpful for my own presentation, I've taken the time to listen to each of the other presentations, and they I’m enthused to report that I will again be participating (3 years in a row) in the MiracleShare Virtual ACIM Conference, October 21-23, 2016. Each year, in addition to preparing what I've found to be truly helpful for my own presentation, I've taken the time to listen to each of the other presentations, and they
- [ACIM Manual #16 - How Should the Teacher of God Spend his day?](https://acimblog.com/acim-manual-16-how-should-the-teacher-of-god-spend-his-day/) - This video is a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about section 16 from the Manual for Teachers of A Course in Miracles: "How Should the Teacher of God Spend his day?" We talked about the importance of making a habit of turning over our day – from the outset – to our Inner This video is a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about section 16 from the Manual for Teachers of A Course in Miracles: "How Should the Teacher of God Spend his day?" We talked about the importance of making a habit of turning over our day – from the outset – to our Inner
- [Healing All Relationships: ACIM Virtual Conference #3: Oct. 21-23, 2016](https://acimblog.com/healing-all-relationships-acim-virtual-conference-3-oct-21-23-2016/) - A Course in Miracles completely redefines – in a wonderful way! – how we look at our relationship to everyone and everything! If you're reading this, you likely have been profoundly involved with ACIM's forgiveness curriculum that leads to truly Healing All Relationships, which just happens to be the focus (and theme) of this year's A Course in Miracles completely redefines – in a wonderful way! – how we look at our relationship to everyone and everything! If you're reading this, you likely have been profoundly involved with ACIM's forgiveness curriculum that leads to truly Healing All Relationships, which just happens to be the focus (and theme) of this year's
- [Healing All Relationships: notes from my presentation for ACIM Virtual Conference #3: Oct. 21-23, 2016](https://acimblog.com/healing-all-relationships-notes-from-my-presentation-for-acim-virtual-conference-3-oct-21-23-2016/) - Since a primary focus of ACIM is relationships, I had both a challenge ... and a lot of fun! ... assembling ideas for the video recording I did for the 3rd Annual ACIM Virtual Conference, hosted by MiracleShare. There are just SO many aspects of relationships that relate to our forgiveness classroom (i.e. ALL of Since a primary focus of ACIM is relationships, I had both a challenge ... and a lot of fun! ... assembling ideas for the video recording I did for the 3rd Annual ACIM Virtual Conference, hosted by MiracleShare. There are just SO many aspects of relationships that relate to our forgiveness classroom (i.e. ALL of
- [ACIM's Quiet Center: from "I Need Do Nothing" Text, Chapter 18, Section VII](https://acimblog.com/acims-quiet-center-from-i-need-do-nothing-text-chapter-18-section-vii/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Chapter 18, Section VII: "I Need Do Nothing." This section touches on the "quiet center of the storm" which we can all access at any time or place, since it is a decision in the mind to not identify In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Chapter 18, Section VII: "I Need Do Nothing." This section touches on the "quiet center of the storm" which we can all access at any time or place, since it is a decision in the mind to not identify
- [ACIM: "Sharing Perception with the Holy Spirit Text", Chapter 14, Section VII](https://acimblog.com/acim-sharing-perception-with-the-holy-spirit-text-chapter-14-section-vii/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Chapter 14, Section VII: "Sharing Perception with the Holy Spirit Text." This section reminds us that our isolated perception – disconnected and dissociated from our Inner Kindness Teacher's gentle, forgiving, all-encompassing, all-inclusive perspective – inevitably results in the seeming loss In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Chapter 14, Section VII: "Sharing Perception with the Holy Spirit Text." This section reminds us that our isolated perception – disconnected and dissociated from our Inner Kindness Teacher's gentle, forgiving, all-encompassing, all-inclusive perspective – inevitably results in the seeming loss
- [ACIM Workbook Lesson 330: "I will not hurt myself again today."](https://acimblog.com/acim-workbook-lesson-330-i-will-not-hurt-myself-again-today/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Workbook Lesson 330, entitled "I will not hurt myself again today." Susan has a recent eloquent blog post on the same topic here. This short Workbook lesson reminds us that martyrdom, victimhood, and mental suffering is always a choice in the mind: In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Workbook Lesson 330, entitled "I will not hurt myself again today." Susan has a recent eloquent blog post on the same topic here. This short Workbook lesson reminds us that martyrdom, victimhood, and mental suffering is always a choice in the mind:
- [Interview with Robert "Dr. Bob" Rosenthal of the Foundation for Inner Peace](https://acimblog.com/interview-with-robert-dr-bob-rosenthal-of-the-foundation-for-inner-peace/) - This initial video (likely to be an ongoing series) is an interview with Dr. Robert Rosenthal (who goes by"Dr. Bob") – the new co-president of the Foundation for Inner Peace and Bruce Rawles. Dr. Bob shares insightful vignettes and milestones from his extensive (and early!) history with Drs. William Thetford and Helen Schucman, his life story intertwined with Judy Skutch Whitson's This initial video (likely to be an ongoing series) is an interview with Dr. Robert Rosenthal (who goes by"Dr. Bob") – the new co-president of the Foundation for Inner Peace and Bruce Rawles. Dr. Bob shares insightful vignettes and milestones from his extensive (and early!) history with Drs. William Thetford and Helen Schucman, his life story intertwined with Judy Skutch Whitson's
- [The desire to get rid of Peace - A Conversation with Jackie Lora Jones](https://acimblog.com/the-desire-to-get-rid-of-peace-a-conversation-with-jackie-lora-jones/) - Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name and "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, converses with Bruce Rawles in this video. They read and discuss the section entitled "The Undoing of the Ego through Forgiveness" on pages 20-22 Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name and "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, converses with Bruce Rawles in this video. They read and discuss the section entitled "The Undoing of the Ego through Forgiveness" on pages 20-22
- [ACIM: "The Needless Sacrifice", Chapter 15", Section VII](https://acimblog.com/acim-the-needless-sacrifice-chapter-15-section-vii/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Chapter 15, Section VII: "The Needless Sacrifice" This section reminds us to look at the real intention behind special relationships and how we need to learn a new kind of forgiveness where we look beyond the superficial 'giving to get' which In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read from and talk about A Course in Miracles, Chapter 15, Section VII: "The Needless Sacrifice" This section reminds us to look at the real intention behind special relationships and how we need to learn a new kind of forgiveness where we look beyond the superficial 'giving to get' which
- [ACIM in Biblical Metaphor: From Plagues to Miracles with Dr. Bob Rosenthal - part 1 of 2](https://acimblog.com/acim-in-biblical-metaphor-from-plagues-to-miracles-with-dr-bob-rosenthal-part-1-of-2/) - This video (part of an ongoing series of which this initial video was an introduction) is part 1 of a 2-part interview with "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles about Rosenthal's superb book, From Plagues to Miracles: The Transformational Journey of Exodus, From the Slavery of Ego to the Promise Land of Spirit, which I will abbreviate FPTM. Dr. This video (part of an ongoing series of which this initial video was an introduction) is part 1 of a 2-part interview with "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles about Rosenthal's superb book, From Plagues to Miracles: The Transformational Journey of Exodus, From the Slavery of Ego to the Promise Land of Spirit, which I will abbreviate FPTM. Dr.
- [What does it mean to accept the Atonement for myself? - A conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/what-does-it-mean-to-accept-the-atonement-for-myself-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about what it means to accept the Atonement for ourselves, a question answered succinctly in the text of A Course in Miracles in sentence 1 of the fifth paragraph of section 5 of chapter 2: "The sole responsibility of the miracle worker is to accept the Atonement for In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about what it means to accept the Atonement for ourselves, a question answered succinctly in the text of A Course in Miracles in sentence 1 of the fifth paragraph of section 5 of chapter 2: "The sole responsibility of the miracle worker is to accept the Atonement for
- [ACIM in Biblical Metaphor: From Plagues to Miracles with Dr. Bob Rosenthal - part 2 of 2](https://acimblog.com/acim-in-biblical-metaphor-from-plagues-to-miracles-with-dr-bob-rosenthal-part-2-of-2/) - This video (part of an ongoing series of which this initial video was an introduction) is part 2 of a 2-part interview (here is part 1) with "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles about Dr. Bob's excellent book, From Plagues to Miracles: The Transformational Journey of Exodus, From the Slavery of Ego to the Promise Land of Spirit. Dr. Rosenthal briefly recaps the This video (part of an ongoing series of which this initial video was an introduction) is part 2 of a 2-part interview (here is part 1) with "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles about Dr. Bob's excellent book, From Plagues to Miracles: The Transformational Journey of Exodus, From the Slavery of Ego to the Promise Land of Spirit. Dr. Rosenthal briefly recaps the
- [Foundation for Inner Peace - Utah "Fun Raiser" 2017](https://acimblog.com/foundation-for-inner-peace-utah-fun-raiser-2017/) - The "Fun Raising" event was a wonderful Course student 'family reunion picnic' and celebration for over 100 students of ACIM from around the world. If you missed it (or if you didn't) and would like to contribute, you can always express your gratitude for the founders and support FIP (the Foundation for Inner Peace). Thanks! The "Fun Raising" event was a wonderful Course student 'family reunion picnic' and celebration for over 100 students of ACIM from around the world. If you missed it (or if you didn't) and would like to contribute, you can always express your gratitude for the founders and support FIP (the Foundation for Inner Peace). Thanks!
- ["Beware of the temptation to perceive yourself unfairly treated." - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/beware-of-the-temptation-to-perceive-yourself-unfairly-treated-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about the tendency of our egos to see themselves as unfairly treated in order to evade the looking at the contents of the mind with forgiveness. This choice would undo both our 'victim scripts' and the underlying masochistic motivation to avoid looking at the faulty fearful foundation In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about the tendency of our egos to see themselves as unfairly treated in order to evade the looking at the contents of the mind with forgiveness. This choice would undo both our 'victim scripts' and the underlying masochistic motivation to avoid looking at the faulty fearful foundation
- [Song of Prayer Overview: 17Aug2017 ACIM Course & Coffee Chat](https://acimblog.com/song-of-prayer-overview-17aug2017-acim-course-coffee-chat/) - The Song of Prayer Pamphlet came along after the Course itself was published, addressing the common mistakes of most Course Students. Those mistakes, then and now, were/are about level confusion. We believe that prayer, forgiveness and healing are about bodies and what bodies do behaviorally. Jesus is consistently telling us those processes take place in The Song of Prayer Pamphlet came along after the Course itself was published, addressing the common mistakes of most Course Students. Those mistakes, then and now, were/are about level confusion. We believe that prayer, forgiveness and healing are about bodies and what bodies do behaviorally. Jesus is consistently telling us those processes take place in
- ["I place the future in the Hands of God." - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and comment on WB Lesson 194](https://acimblog.com/i-place-the-future-in-the-hands-of-god-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-read-and-comment-on-wb-lesson-194/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 194: "I place the future in the Hands of God" and how that gradual practice allows us to increasingly identify with our Inner Kindness Teacher's classroom of forgiveness, shared interests and seeing our our separate interests have not worked for us. Here is In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 194: "I place the future in the Hands of God" and how that gradual practice allows us to increasingly identify with our Inner Kindness Teacher's classroom of forgiveness, shared interests and seeing our our separate interests have not worked for us. Here is
- [ACIM: Free will, fate and destiny – conversing with Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/acim-free-will-fate-and-destiny-conversing-with-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about pre-destination, fate, free will, the illusion of linear time – and Holy Spirit's kind and helpful use of time, which relates to how quantum forgiveness (seeing from above the battleground as the Course might say) provides us with the means of hyper-jumping In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about pre-destination, fate, free will, the illusion of linear time – and Holy Spirit's kind and helpful use of time, which relates to how quantum forgiveness (seeing from above the battleground as the Course might say) provides us with the means of hyper-jumping
- [The Quiet Center" and Lesson 109: "I rest in God." - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-quiet-center-and-lesson-109-i-rest-in-god-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 109: "I rest in God". Closely related to workbook lesson 109 is this closing paragraph from chapter 18, The Passing of the Dream, specifically the "I need do nothing" section: "Yet there will always be this place of rest to which you can return. In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM's Workbook Lesson 109: "I rest in God". Closely related to workbook lesson 109 is this closing paragraph from chapter 18, The Passing of the Dream, specifically the "I need do nothing" section: "Yet there will always be this place of rest to which you can return.
- [The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other: A History of Mighty Companions - available today!](https://acimblog.com/the-lifetimes-when-jesus-and-buddha-knew-each-other-a-history-of-mighty-companions-available-today/) - If you're like me, you're enthused and eager to read Gary Renard's fourth, latest, and long-awaited book: The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other: A History of Mighty Companions ... which is available today (November 14, 2017) in Kindle and hardcover! I have pre-ordered it and will be checking the post office daily this week. :-) Here's a If you're like me, you're enthused and eager to read Gary Renard's fourth, latest, and long-awaited book: The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other: A History of Mighty Companions ... which is available today (November 14, 2017) in Kindle and hardcover! I have pre-ordered it and will be checking the post office daily this week. :-) Here's a
- [How Should the Teacher of God Spend His Day? - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/how-should-the-teacher-of-god-spend-his-day-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the section in ACIM's Manual for Teachers entitled: "How Should the Teacher of God Spend His Day?" Here is an excerpt: To the advanced teacher of God this question is meaningless. There is no program, for the lessons change each day. Yet the teacher of In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about the section in ACIM's Manual for Teachers entitled: "How Should the Teacher of God Spend His Day?" Here is an excerpt: To the advanced teacher of God this question is meaningless. There is no program, for the lessons change each day. Yet the teacher of
- [The Illusion and the Reality of Love - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-illusion-and-the-reality-of-love-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about special love, special hate and ego's insane strategy of trying to find an ineffective substitute for the real, eternal Love we all share and can never lose, referring to section 4 of chapter 16 in ACIM's Text entitled: "The Illusion and the Reality of Love" (T-16.IV). They share In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about special love, special hate and ego's insane strategy of trying to find an ineffective substitute for the real, eternal Love we all share and can never lose, referring to section 4 of chapter 16 in ACIM's Text entitled: "The Illusion and the Reality of Love" (T-16.IV). They share
- [Corinne Zupko talks about "From Anxiety to Love"](https://acimblog.com/corinne-zupko-talks-about-from-anxiety-to-love/) - In this video, Corinne Zupko, author of "From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach for Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasting Peace" talks about her path and process of overcoming clinical anxiety issues through listening to her "Inner Therapist" using the principles of A Course In Miracles (ACIM). Her book – recommended for In this video, Corinne Zupko, author of "From Anxiety to Love: A Radical New Approach for Letting Go of Fear and Finding Lasting Peace" talks about her path and process of overcoming clinical anxiety issues through listening to her "Inner Therapist" using the principles of A Course In Miracles (ACIM). Her book – recommended for
- ["What is Forgiveness" and Lesson 126 - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/what-is-forgiveness-and-lesson-126-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about the ACIM's Workbook Lesson 126 and the Workbook's introductory "What is..." question "What is Forgiveness" The conversation included how we insanely and unconsciously attempt to compete and bargain for guilt (since we are – as egos – actually attracted to guilt to maintain our false identity) instead In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about the ACIM's Workbook Lesson 126 and the Workbook's introductory "What is..." question "What is Forgiveness" The conversation included how we insanely and unconsciously attempt to compete and bargain for guilt (since we are – as egos – actually attracted to guilt to maintain our false identity) instead
- ["There is one life, and that I share with God." Lesson 167 - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/there-is-one-life-and-that-i-share-with-god-lesson-167-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about the ACIM's Workbook Lesson 167. We all think we live apart from God, in mortal "shelf life" bodies with the inevitably dismal outcome of annihilation, but that presupposes an identity that is constrained to a silly "seemingly separate self" which we rarely question. This video conversation includes In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles converse about the ACIM's Workbook Lesson 167. We all think we live apart from God, in mortal "shelf life" bodies with the inevitably dismal outcome of annihilation, but that presupposes an identity that is constrained to a silly "seemingly separate self" which we rarely question. This video conversation includes
- ["What is Death?" ACIM perspective - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/what-is-death-acim-perspective-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Section 27 from ACIM's Manual for Teachers "What is Death?" is the topic of this video with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles. The non-dual Course curriculum suggests that our Real Life is unbroken and unaffected by temporal events such as birth, death or anything that suggests that change is possible for our eternally innocent, shared being. However, in Section 27 from ACIM's Manual for Teachers "What is Death?" is the topic of this video with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles. The non-dual Course curriculum suggests that our Real Life is unbroken and unaffected by temporal events such as birth, death or anything that suggests that change is possible for our eternally innocent, shared being. However, in
- [True Appreciation - ACIM - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/true-appreciation-acim-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - This video with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles explores the non-comparative gratitude and appreciation that corresponds to the non-dual awareness which results from the forgiveness practice of A Course in Miracles. We refer to Workbook Lessons 182 and 195. The fourth paragraph from this latter lesson appears below: "You do not offer God your gratitude because your brother is more slave than This video with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles explores the non-comparative gratitude and appreciation that corresponds to the non-dual awareness which results from the forgiveness practice of A Course in Miracles. We refer to Workbook Lessons 182 and 195. The fourth paragraph from this latter lesson appears below: "You do not offer God your gratitude because your brother is more slave than
- ["Bridging the Gap" - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/bridging-the-gap-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how we bridge the seeming gaps in our world of space and time that appear to separate us into individual selves. We do this by using our Mind (when our mind is aligned with non-dual Spirit) which is actually beyond the limitations of space In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how we bridge the seeming gaps in our world of space and time that appear to separate us into individual selves. We do this by using our Mind (when our mind is aligned with non-dual Spirit) which is actually beyond the limitations of space
- ["What is the body?" - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/what-is-the-body-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the fifth essay in part II the Workbook of A Course In Miracles, entitled "What is the body?" ACIM suggests that there are really only two purposes for the body – as is true for everything else in our world – we either use In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the fifth essay in part II the Workbook of A Course In Miracles, entitled "What is the body?" ACIM suggests that there are really only two purposes for the body – as is true for everything else in our world – we either use
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- [Virtual ACIM Conference: Awaken To Love - November 11-25, 2018: Day 2!](https://acimblog.com/virtual-acim-conference-awaken-to-love-november-11-25-2018-day-2/) - Day two is underway! See schedule updates below... Don't miss – 5PM PST today! – FIP* “The Course’s publishers share their mission" (* Foundation for Inner Peace) The Awaken To Love Global ACIM Conference is happening NOW! I will be one of over 120 speaking at the Awaken To Love international ACIM conference happening Nov. Day two is underway! See schedule updates below... Don't miss – 5PM PST today! – FIP* “The Course’s publishers share their mission" (* Foundation for Inner Peace) The Awaken To Love Global ACIM Conference is happening NOW! I will be one of over 120 speaking at the Awaken To Love international ACIM conference happening Nov.
- [Unconditional Gratitude - radio conversation with Marc Courtenay Nov. 15, 2018](https://acimblog.com/unconditional-gratitude-radio-conversation-with-marc-courtenay-nov-15-2018/) - Tomorrow, November 15, 2018 at 8:30 AM (Pacific Time) the topic of conversation will be “Unconditional Gratitude” when I will again be the guest on Marc Courtenay’s radio show “Finding Happiness and Good Health in Today’s Word” on (KCUP-1230 AM and BOSS 100.7 FM Radio in Newport, Oregon) and streaming on the web. You can listen live or Tomorrow, November 15, 2018 at 8:30 AM (Pacific Time) the topic of conversation will be “Unconditional Gratitude” when I will again be the guest on Marc Courtenay’s radio show “Finding Happiness and Good Health in Today’s Word” on (KCUP-1230 AM and BOSS 100.7 FM Radio in Newport, Oregon) and streaming on the web. You can listen live or
- [Virtual ACIM Conference update: FIP and Bruce Rawles conversations (Awaken To Love - November 11-25, 2018)](https://acimblog.com/virtual-acim-conference-update-fip-and-bruce-rawles-conversations-awaken-to-love-november-11-25-2018/) - There are still a few more days left of this wonderful free conference! Here are two examples you might enjoy, but act quickly – watch free during the next 24 hours or so: FIP* staff talking about "Myths and Misinformation" and the early days of the Course: (* Judy Skutch Whitson, Dr. Bob Rosenthal and There are still a few more days left of this wonderful free conference! Here are two examples you might enjoy, but act quickly – watch free during the next 24 hours or so: FIP* staff talking about "Myths and Misinformation" and the early days of the Course: (* Judy Skutch Whitson, Dr. Bob Rosenthal and
- [Awaken To Love - entire virtual ACIM conference: now online!](https://acimblog.com/awaken-to-love-entire-virtual-acim-conference-now-online/) - Watch conversations with over 100 Course enthusiasts – over 200 hours of excellent content and more – here! The "virtual conference" took place last month, but since the entire conference was recorded, you can watch ALL the video replays here any time! I was one of over 100 that shared in recorded video conversations at the Awaken Watch conversations with over 100 Course enthusiasts – over 200 hours of excellent content and more – here! The "virtual conference" took place last month, but since the entire conference was recorded, you can watch ALL the video replays here any time! I was one of over 100 that shared in recorded video conversations at the Awaken
- [Gary Renard's 4th book in paperback; related conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/gary-renards-4th-book-in-paperback-related-conversations-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other: A History of Mighty Companions (TLWJaBKEO-AHoMC) 2nd Edition by Gary R. Renard (2nd edition; now in paperback and Kindle) was the topic of conversation on several dozen Saturday mornings from Nov. 2017 through Dec. 1, 2018. Lyn and Bruce typically read the ACIM workbook lesson, blended in The Lifetimes When Jesus and Buddha Knew Each Other: A History of Mighty Companions (TLWJaBKEO-AHoMC) 2nd Edition by Gary R. Renard (2nd edition; now in paperback and Kindle) was the topic of conversation on several dozen Saturday mornings from Nov. 2017 through Dec. 1, 2018. Lyn and Bruce typically read the ACIM workbook lesson, blended in
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- [Wizard of Oz - Metaphysical Metaphors - with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/wizard-of-oz-metaphysical-metaphors-with-jackie-lora-jones-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio program, host Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their exploration and appreciation of insights from the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz" noting some of the obvious symbols that ACIM students might find helpful: Dorothy was DREAMING during most of the film. It took place in Kansas, the center of the In this audio program, host Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their exploration and appreciation of insights from the classic movie "The Wizard of Oz" noting some of the obvious symbols that ACIM students might find helpful: Dorothy was DREAMING during most of the film. It took place in Kansas, the center of the
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- [Development of Trust: A conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles about A Course in Miracles](https://acimblog.com/development-of-trust-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-about-a-course-in-miracles/) - Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and discuss the six stages of the "Development of Trust" from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video conversation. We are reminded that we're all teaching and learning all the time; either love or fear, sanity or insanity, kindness or cruelty. Trust in Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and discuss the six stages of the "Development of Trust" from the Manual For Teachers from A Course In Miracles in this YouTube video conversation. We are reminded that we're all teaching and learning all the time; either love or fear, sanity or insanity, kindness or cruelty. Trust in
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- [Defenselessness and Vulnerability: A Conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/defenselessness-and-vulnerability-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - Finding Defenselessness in Vulnerability: a discussion of what the Course means by defenselessness In this Course conversation video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles look at ACIM Workbook Lesson 153, “In my defenselessness my safety lies,” which tells us “The world provides no safety. It is rooted in attack, all its ‘gifts’ of seeming safety are illusory deceptions.” Believing Finding Defenselessness in Vulnerability: a discussion of what the Course means by defenselessness In this Course conversation video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles look at ACIM Workbook Lesson 153, “In my defenselessness my safety lies,” which tells us “The world provides no safety. It is rooted in attack, all its ‘gifts’ of seeming safety are illusory deceptions.” Believing
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- [Defenselessness and Vulnerability: A Conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/defenselessness-and-vulnerability-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles-2/) - Finding Defenselessness in Vulnerability: a discussion of what the Course means by defenselessness In this Course conversation video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles look at ACIM Workbook Lesson 153, “In my defenselessness my safety lies,” which tells us “The world provides no safety. It is rooted in attack, all its ‘gifts’ of seeming safety are illusory deceptions.” Believing Finding Defenselessness in Vulnerability: a discussion of what the Course means by defenselessness In this Course conversation video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles look at ACIM Workbook Lesson 153, “In my defenselessness my safety lies,” which tells us “The world provides no safety. It is rooted in attack, all its ‘gifts’ of seeming safety are illusory deceptions.” Believing
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- [From Loving One to One Love (part 3) - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/from-loving-one-to-one-love-part-3-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. – author of "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind" talks about his latest book: "From Loving One to One Love: Transforming Relationships Through A Course In Miracles." In this conversation with Bruce Rawles, Bob – drawing from and building upon ideas from his earlier books – covers some In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. – author of "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind" talks about his latest book: "From Loving One to One Love: Transforming Relationships Through A Course In Miracles." In this conversation with Bruce Rawles, Bob – drawing from and building upon ideas from his earlier books – covers some
- [From Loving One to One Love (part 2) - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/from-loving-one-to-one-love-part-2-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal-and-bruce-rawles/) - "His gentle Voice is calling from the known to the unknowing. He would comfort you, although He knows no sorrow. He would make a restitution, though He is complete; a gift to you, although He knows that you have everything already. He has Thoughts which answer every need His Son perceives, although He sees them "His gentle Voice is calling from the known to the unknowing. He would comfort you, although He knows no sorrow. He would make a restitution, though He is complete; a gift to you, although He knows that you have everything already. He has Thoughts which answer every need His Son perceives, although He sees them
- ["When I am healed I am not healed alone." - CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 137](https://acimblog.com/when-i-am-healed-i-am-not-healed-alone-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-talk-about-acim-workbook-lesson-137/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles read and discuss A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 200: "When I am healed I am not healed alone." – here are the first two paragraphs of that lesson: "Today’s idea remains the central thought on which salvation rests. For healing is the opposite of all the In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles read and discuss A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 200: "When I am healed I am not healed alone." – here are the first two paragraphs of that lesson: "Today’s idea remains the central thought on which salvation rests. For healing is the opposite of all the
- [In my defenselessness my safety lies - your questions requested](https://acimblog.com/in-my-defenselessness-my-safety-lies-your-questions-requested/) - Finding Defenselessness in Vulnerability: a discussion of what the Course means by defenselessness In the next upcoming Course conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles, we will look at ACIM Workbook Lesson 153, “In my defenselessness my safety lies,” which tells us “The world provides no safety. It is rooted in attack, all its ‘gifts’ of Finding Defenselessness in Vulnerability: a discussion of what the Course means by defenselessness In the next upcoming Course conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles, we will look at ACIM Workbook Lesson 153, “In my defenselessness my safety lies,” which tells us “The world provides no safety. It is rooted in attack, all its ‘gifts’ of
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- [Using the Body for Holy Spirit's purpose - A Conversation with Jackie Lora Jones](https://acimblog.com/using-the-body-for-holy-spirits-purpose-a-conversation-with-jackie-lora-jones/) - Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. After a hiatus of several months, we resumed our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM). Jackie converses with Jackie Lora Jones, host of the excellent "The 24th Hour - Positive News Magazine", video blog YouTube Channel series of the same name also hosts a radio show "True Forgiveness Teachings" series on BlogTalkRadio on occasional Tuesdays. After a hiatus of several months, we resumed our conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM). Jackie converses with
- [ACIM Gather FACIM FAQ archives: conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/acim-gather-facim-faq-archives-conversations-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Between May 6, 2017, and November 11, 2017, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles shared 15 quasi-weekly conversations on Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather online radio. These were mostly about the extensive Questions and Answers – over 1300 common and uncommon questions were answered over a wide range of topics – now archived in a pdf Between May 6, 2017, and November 11, 2017, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles shared 15 quasi-weekly conversations on Saturday mornings on ACIM Gather online radio. These were mostly about the extensive Questions and Answers – over 1300 common and uncommon questions were answered over a wide range of topics – now archived in a pdf
- [The Greater Joining: A conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-greater-joining-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about "The Greater Joining" – the fourth section in Chapter 28 in the text of A Course In Miracles entitled "The Undoing of Fear." Here is the first paragraph of that section: "Accepting the Atonement for yourself means not to give support to someone's dream of sickness and In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about "The Greater Joining" – the fourth section in Chapter 28 in the text of A Course In Miracles entitled "The Undoing of Fear." Here is the first paragraph of that section: "Accepting the Atonement for yourself means not to give support to someone's dream of sickness and
- [ACIM Retreat: Lake Chapala, Mexico - Jan. 27-30, 2020 with Doug Sparks](https://acimblog.com/acim-retreat-lake-chapala-mexico-jan-27-30-2020-with-doug-sparks/) - (Cancelled): ACIM Workshop in Ajijic, Mexico - Sunday, Jan. 27-30, 2020 A Course in Miracles teacher Doug Sparks talks with Bruce Rawles in this video in detail about Doug's prior ACIM workshop (last September which covered themes of forgiveness, gratitude, shared interests, etc.) as well as his upcoming 4-day workshop – details to be announced on (Cancelled): ACIM Workshop in Ajijic, Mexico - Sunday, Jan. 27-30, 2020 A Course in Miracles teacher Doug Sparks talks with Bruce Rawles in this video in detail about Doug's prior ACIM workshop (last September which covered themes of forgiveness, gratitude, shared interests, etc.) as well as his upcoming 4-day workshop – details to be announced on
- [Three R's of Forgiveness: Workbook Lesson 23](https://acimblog.com/three-rs-of-forgiveness-workbook-lesson-23/) - In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson #23: I can escape from the world I see by giving up attack thoughts. The fifth paragraph in this less lesson states: "The idea for today introduces the thought that you are not trapped in the world you see, because its cause In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles read and talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson #23: I can escape from the world I see by giving up attack thoughts. The fifth paragraph in this less lesson states: "The idea for today introduces the thought that you are not trapped in the world you see, because its cause
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- [ACIM Retreat: Lake Chapala, Mexico - Sep. 2019 with Doug Sparks](https://acimblog.com/acim-retreat-lake-chapala-mexico-sep-2019-with-doug-sparks/) - ACIM Workshop in Ajijic, Mexico - Sunday, Sep. 22 - 26, 2019 ACIM teacher Doug Sparks talks with Bruce Rawles in this video in detail about Doug's upcoming 4-day A Course in Miracles workshop entitled "Finding the Right Mind" (Sep. 22-26, 2019) at Ajijic, Mexico (on Lake Chapala.) He includes information about the area's attractions, ACIM Workshop in Ajijic, Mexico - Sunday, Sep. 22 - 26, 2019 ACIM teacher Doug Sparks talks with Bruce Rawles in this video in detail about Doug's upcoming 4-day A Course in Miracles workshop entitled "Finding the Right Mind" (Sep. 22-26, 2019) at Ajijic, Mexico (on Lake Chapala.) He includes information about the area's attractions,
- [Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar - Updated for 2020!](https://acimblog.com/recovering-bliss-ninny-calendar-updated-for-2020/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated for 2020! Last year I dropped the price $5 from the prior years, so I'll keep it there. This should lower the resistance to buying something that reminds us to look – with gentle vigilance and amusement! – at our resistance... to undoing the obstacles to peace! :-) Calling Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated for 2020! Last year I dropped the price $5 from the prior years, so I'll keep it there. This should lower the resistance to buying something that reminds us to look – with gentle vigilance and amusement! – at our resistance... to undoing the obstacles to peace! :-) Calling
- ["From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind": Wholeness In Action–Miracles Are Natural - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/from-never-mind-to-ever-mind-wholeness-in-action-miracles-are-natural-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter six – "Wholeness in Action: 'Miracles Are Natural' – from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". This sixth chapter from Bob's recently released book addresses our two mental "operating systems" OS1 and OS2 which correspond to what ACIM refers to In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter six – "Wholeness in Action: 'Miracles Are Natural' – from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". This sixth chapter from Bob's recently released book addresses our two mental "operating systems" OS1 and OS2 which correspond to what ACIM refers to
- [Doug Sparks - ACIM Teacher - new website ... and Mexico Retreat Sep. 2019](https://acimblog.com/doug-sparks-acim-teacher-new-website-and-mexico-retreat-sep-2019/) - I'm enthused to announce a new website by long-time (since the mid-1970s when ACIM was published) Course student and teacher, Doug Sparks, of Boulder, Colorado. I had the pleasure of attending many talks and workshops that Doug gave at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center as well as other venues in the greater Denver vicinity, including a I'm enthused to announce a new website by long-time (since the mid-1970s when ACIM was published) Course student and teacher, Doug Sparks, of Boulder, Colorado. I had the pleasure of attending many talks and workshops that Doug gave at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center as well as other venues in the greater Denver vicinity, including a
- [Rules For Decision - Workshop with Doug Sparks, Boulder CO 20Apr2013](https://acimblog.com/rules-for-decision-workshop-with-doug-sparks-boulder-co-20apr2013/) - Here's info about a one-day workshop with Doug Sparks in Boulder, Colorado: Rules For Decision In this one day workshop, we will look searchingly at the very practical instructions from the first section of Chapter 30 in ACIM. This will be a "how to" class... "how to get your day off on the right foot Here's info about a one-day workshop with Doug Sparks in Boulder, Colorado: Rules For Decision In this one day workshop, we will look searchingly at the very practical instructions from the first section of Chapter 30 in ACIM. This will be a "how to" class... "how to get your day off on the right foot
- [January 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/january-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for January 2013: New websites for students of ACIM Check out 3 newly updated websites by avid and insightful students/teachers of ACIM, Susan Dugan and Lyn Corona. Susan's Forays In Forgiveness blog is a treasure-trove of interviews (with Kenneth Wapnick and Gary Renard), audio and superb weekly posts, each quickly leading from her ACIMblog bulletin for January 2013: New websites for students of ACIM Check out 3 newly updated websites by avid and insightful students/teachers of ACIM, Susan Dugan and Lyn Corona. Susan's Forays In Forgiveness blog is a treasure-trove of interviews (with Kenneth Wapnick and Gary Renard), audio and superb weekly posts, each quickly leading from her
- [New Classes by Doug Sparks in Boulder, Colorado-Oct. 2012](https://acimblog.com/new-classes-by-doug-sparks-in-boulder-colorado-oct-2012/) - Beginning in October 2012, Doug Sparks (a long-time student of ACIM and Kenneth Wapnick) will begin teaching a new series of classes in Boulder on A Course in Miracles. Classes will be offered in eight-week segments, one class per week, two hours per class. There will be one class Tuesday morning (9:30A – 11:30), with Beginning in October 2012, Doug Sparks (a long-time student of ACIM and Kenneth Wapnick) will begin teaching a new series of classes in Boulder on A Course in Miracles. Classes will be offered in eight-week segments, one class per week, two hours per class. There will be one class Tuesday morning (9:30A – 11:30), with
- [October 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/october-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for October 2013: Love Has Forgotten No One - Gary Renard's new book The long-awaited 3rd book by Gary Renard, Love Has Forgotten No One, is available on Kindle and in paperback. It was well worth the wait! If you haven't already read Gary's first two books, I recommend reading (or re-reading) them first, since ACIMblog bulletin for October 2013: Love Has Forgotten No One - Gary Renard's new book The long-awaited 3rd book by Gary Renard, Love Has Forgotten No One, is available on Kindle and in paperback. It was well worth the wait! If you haven't already read Gary's first two books, I recommend reading (or re-reading) them first, since
- [November 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/november-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for November 2013: Doug Sparks presentation and workshop at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) Doug Sparks gave a morning presentation and workshop at RMMC on October 13, 2013; I'll have the audio from both of these (and others in my recording backlog) uploaded here soon; both excellent. It's always a joy to attend talks given ACIMblog bulletin for November 2013: Doug Sparks presentation and workshop at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) Doug Sparks gave a morning presentation and workshop at RMMC on October 13, 2013; I'll have the audio from both of these (and others in my recording backlog) uploaded here soon; both excellent. It's always a joy to attend talks given
- [Give me your blessing holy son of God - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/give-me-your-blessing-holy-son-of-god-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles read and talk about A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 161: "Give me your blessing holy son of God" – here is the opening paragraph: "Today we practice differently, and take a stand against our anger, that our fears may disappear and offer room to love. Here In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles read and talk about A Course In Miracles Workbook Lesson 161: "Give me your blessing holy son of God" – here is the opening paragraph: "Today we practice differently, and take a stand against our anger, that our fears may disappear and offer room to love. Here
- [July 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/july-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for July 2013: New website, Awakening-Together.org features non-dual metaphysics There's a new website featuring a variety of teachings emphasizing non-dual metaphysics, Awakening-Together.org. In addition to offering the audio programming of ACIM Gather (which will officially migrate to this new site in 2014), it provides a forum for a wide variety of related sharing, ACIMblog bulletin for July 2013: New website, Awakening-Together.org features non-dual metaphysics There's a new website featuring a variety of teachings emphasizing non-dual metaphysics, Awakening-Together.org. In addition to offering the audio programming of ACIM Gather (which will officially migrate to this new site in 2014), it provides a forum for a wide variety of related sharing,
- [June 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/june-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for June 2013: High Above The Thorny Roads of Fear - Ken Wapnick article in the latest Lighthouse Kenneth Wapnick consistently shares superb, concentrated insights at the heart of ACIM's pure non-dual metaphysics, always with kindness, humor and insight. This most recent edition of the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM)'s quarterly ACIMblog bulletin for June 2013: High Above The Thorny Roads of Fear - Ken Wapnick article in the latest Lighthouse Kenneth Wapnick consistently shares superb, concentrated insights at the heart of ACIM's pure non-dual metaphysics, always with kindness, humor and insight. This most recent edition of the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM)'s quarterly
- [February 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/february-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for February 2014: Kenneth Wapnick article by Bernard Groom Thanks to Susan Dugan - BTW, here's a recent interview Susan did with C. A. Brooks and more of her audios - for alerting me in a recent blog post to this excellent article by Bernard Groom about Ken Wapnick's life and keeping the teaching that he ACIMblog bulletin for February 2014: Kenneth Wapnick article by Bernard Groom Thanks to Susan Dugan - BTW, here's a recent interview Susan did with C. A. Brooks and more of her audios - for alerting me in a recent blog post to this excellent article by Bernard Groom about Ken Wapnick's life and keeping the teaching that he
- [June 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/june-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - Workshop: Navigating the Dream with Forgiveness: Our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Dashboard – Sunday August 9, 2015 at RMMC There are abundant metaphors all around us (including transportation gizmology) that our Inner Kindness Teacher can use to help us mindfully keep on course in our forgiveness classroom. This workshop will explore some of these. :-) https://acimblog.com/audio/RMMC/RMMCworkshop9Aug2015-audioAnnouncement.mp3 Workshop: Navigating the Dream with Forgiveness: Our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Dashboard – Sunday August 9, 2015 at RMMC There are abundant metaphors all around us (including transportation gizmology) that our Inner Kindness Teacher can use to help us mindfully keep on course in our forgiveness classroom. This workshop will explore some of these. :-) https://acimblog.com/audio/RMMC/RMMCworkshop9Aug2015-audioAnnouncement.mp3
- [May 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/may-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness - video conversation and excerpts Here is a video conversation with author Susan Dugan about her new book Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness. It continues (as her equally excellent prior two books did) with the 'recurring theme of resistance to taking Jesus’ hand' and 'recognizing that I have a choice that will lead Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness - video conversation and excerpts Here is a video conversation with author Susan Dugan about her new book Forgiveness: The Key to Happiness. It continues (as her equally excellent prior two books did) with the 'recurring theme of resistance to taking Jesus’ hand' and 'recognizing that I have a choice that will lead
- [The "Sacrifice" of Oneness - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/the-sacrifice-of-oneness-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talked briefly about the fourth "law of chaos" from Chapter 23 of the Text of A Course in Miracles – The War Against Yourself: "The ego values only what it takes. This leads to the fourth law of chaos, which, if the others are accepted, must be In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talked briefly about the fourth "law of chaos" from Chapter 23 of the Text of A Course in Miracles – The War Against Yourself: "The ego values only what it takes. This leads to the fourth law of chaos, which, if the others are accepted, must be
- [Lessons 106 and 108 - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/lessons-106-and-108-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about two lessons from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles: Lesson 106: Let me be still and listen to the truth. Lesson 108: To give and to receive are one in truth. This latest audio conversation is another example of CA's excellent regular ACIM internet radio In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about two lessons from the Workbook of A Course In Miracles: Lesson 106: Let me be still and listen to the truth. Lesson 108: To give and to receive are one in truth. This latest audio conversation is another example of CA's excellent regular ACIM internet radio
- [How is Judgment relinquished? - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/how-is-judgment-relinquished-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles read and discuss "How is Judgment relinquished?" the tenth topic in the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles: "The aim of our curriculum, unlike the goal of the world's learning, is the recognition that judgment in the usual sense is impossible. This is not In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles read and discuss "How is Judgment relinquished?" the tenth topic in the Manual for Teachers of A Course In Miracles: "The aim of our curriculum, unlike the goal of the world's learning, is the recognition that judgment in the usual sense is impossible. This is not
- [Audio - Doug Sparks](https://acimblog.com/audio-doug-sparks/) - Doug Sparks studied ACIM with Ken Wapnick since the 1980's and is a superb teacher of ACIM. Here are a few recent audio recordings of talks and workshops he has given in Boulder, at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) in Denver and elsewhere in the area. Here is an interview of Doug Sparks by CA Doug Sparks studied ACIM with Ken Wapnick since the 1980's and is a superb teacher of ACIM. Here are a few recent audio recordings of talks and workshops he has given in Boulder, at Rocky Mountain Miracle Center (RMMC) in Denver and elsewhere in the area. Here is an interview of Doug Sparks by CA
- [Relationship and ACIM - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/relationship-and-acim-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how A Course In Miracles uses all relationships – not just the romantic interpersonal variety – as a classroom for forgiveness and re-integration, rather than a prison for self-imposed victimhood. This latest audio conversation is another example of CA's excellent regular ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about how A Course In Miracles uses all relationships – not just the romantic interpersonal variety – as a classroom for forgiveness and re-integration, rather than a prison for self-imposed victimhood. This latest audio conversation is another example of CA's excellent regular ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio
- [Double Shield of Oblivion revisited: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on ACIM Workbook Lesson 136](https://acimblog.com/double-shield-of-oblivion-revisited-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-acim-workbook-lesson-136/) - This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about a Course concept called "the Double Shield of Oblivion" that appears in the middle of the 5th paragraph of Workbook Lesson 136 of A Course in Miracles (boldface added where this idea is introduced): "It is this quick forgetting of This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about a Course concept called "the Double Shield of Oblivion" that appears in the middle of the 5th paragraph of Workbook Lesson 136 of A Course in Miracles (boldface added where this idea is introduced): "It is this quick forgetting of
- [Beyond in-fat-uation and in-thin-uation - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/beyond-in-fat-uation-and-in-thin-uation-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about selections from Chapter 16 of the Text of A Course in Miracles: The Forgiveness of Illusions. In "The Choice for Completion" we read and expounded on: "If you perceived the special relationship as a triumph over God, would you want it? Let us not think of its fearful In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and talk about selections from Chapter 16 of the Text of A Course in Miracles: The Forgiveness of Illusions. In "The Choice for Completion" we read and expounded on: "If you perceived the special relationship as a triumph over God, would you want it? Let us not think of its fearful
- [Dysfunctional "Love" Songs and Non-Duality - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/dysfunctional-love-songs-and-non-duality-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about – among other things – how our popular culture (including music) glorifies the dysfunctional (but forgivable!) practices of emotional martyrdom, victimhood associated with specialness and habitual, unconscious projection as explained in ACIM – our favorite non-dual metaphysical masterpiece. We also refer to FACIM's glossary of terms In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about – among other things – how our popular culture (including music) glorifies the dysfunctional (but forgivable!) practices of emotional martyrdom, victimhood associated with specialness and habitual, unconscious projection as explained in ACIM – our favorite non-dual metaphysical masterpiece. We also refer to FACIM's glossary of terms
- ["From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind": The Call of Wholeness - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/from-never-mind-to-ever-mind-the-call-of-wholeness-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter four from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled "The Call of Wholeness". This fourth chapter from Bob's recently released book addresses how our universal longing for community, connection and belonging reflect the inexorable calling we all receive – but In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter four from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled "The Call of Wholeness". This fourth chapter from Bob's recently released book addresses how our universal longing for community, connection and belonging reflect the inexorable calling we all receive – but
- ["From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind": Touching Ever-Mind: The Perfect Moment - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/from-never-mind-to-ever-mind-touching-ever-mind-the-perfect-moment-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter three from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled " Touching Ever-Mind: The Perfect Moment". This third chapter from Bob's recently released book addresses how mystical and non-physical "light" experiences are reminders and precursors of the inevitable remembrance of our Real, All-Inclusive In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter three from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled " Touching Ever-Mind: The Perfect Moment". This third chapter from Bob's recently released book addresses how mystical and non-physical "light" experiences are reminders and precursors of the inevitable remembrance of our Real, All-Inclusive
- [I place the future in the Hands of God - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/i-place-the-future-in-the-hands-of-god-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and discuss Workbook Lesson 194 from A Course in Miracles: I place the future in the Hands of God. Here is the second paragraph from this short but profound lesson which reminds us of the importance of not trying to "go it alone" but rather to ever deepen our trust in our Inner In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and discuss Workbook Lesson 194 from A Course in Miracles: I place the future in the Hands of God. Here is the second paragraph from this short but profound lesson which reminds us of the importance of not trying to "go it alone" but rather to ever deepen our trust in our Inner
- ["From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind" : Believing Is Seeing - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/from-never-mind-to-ever-mind-believing-is-seeing-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter two from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled "Believing Is Seeing". This second chapter from Bob's recently released book uses stories, examples and metaphors that show how fallible and easily confused and deceived we can become when we rely on personal judgments In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter two from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled "Believing Is Seeing". This second chapter from Bob's recently released book uses stories, examples and metaphors that show how fallible and easily confused and deceived we can become when we rely on personal judgments
- [Forgiveness and Gratitude - A conversation with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/forgiveness-and-gratitude-a-conversation-with-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about A Course In Miracles, as described in "The Journey Home - The Obstacles to Peace in A Course In Miracles" by Kenneth Wapnick – specifically how the consistent practice of true forgiveness clears the obstacles in the mind, making genuine gratitude and generosity possible. Here In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about A Course In Miracles, as described in "The Journey Home - The Obstacles to Peace in A Course In Miracles" by Kenneth Wapnick – specifically how the consistent practice of true forgiveness clears the obstacles in the mind, making genuine gratitude and generosity possible. Here
- [Joy and ACIM - a conversation with Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/joy-and-acim-a-conversation-with-susan-dugan-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about the subject of Joy and it’s prerequisites in A Course in Miracles. We refer to Workbook Lesson 355 with the longish title: "There is no end to all the peace and joy, And all the miracles that I will give, When I accept God’s Word. Why not today?" In this video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles talk about the subject of Joy and it’s prerequisites in A Course in Miracles. We refer to Workbook Lesson 355 with the longish title: "There is no end to all the peace and joy, And all the miracles that I will give, When I accept God’s Word. Why not today?"
- ["From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind" : Undoing ego's "Been there, DID that" by bringing our alters to HS's altar - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/from-never-mind-to-ever-mind-undoing-egos-been-there-did-that-by-bringing-our-alters-to-hss-altar-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about some of the brilliant ideas in his new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". We emphasized some of the concepts in chapters 4 and 5 of his second book, "The Call of Wholeness" and "’Taters, Alters, and Gems: Mending the Fractured Self" respectively. In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about some of the brilliant ideas in his new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". We emphasized some of the concepts in chapters 4 and 5 of his second book, "The Call of Wholeness" and "’Taters, Alters, and Gems: Mending the Fractured Self" respectively.
- [ACIM Journey - CA Brooks interviews Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/acim-journey-ca-brooks-interviews-bruce-rawles/) - In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the metaphysical foundations and influences that led him to A Course In Miracles, as well as what has worked and been helpful in applying the ideas, connections and discoveries since, along with numerous other details and references. This latest audio conversation is another example of In this audio recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the metaphysical foundations and influences that led him to A Course In Miracles, as well as what has worked and been helpful in applying the ideas, connections and discoveries since, along with numerous other details and references. This latest audio conversation is another example of
- ["From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind" : You Are What you Seek; You Seek What You Are - a conversation with Dr. Bob Rosenthal](https://acimblog.com/from-never-mind-to-ever-mind-you-are-what-you-seek-you-seek-what-you-are-a-conversation-with-dr-bob-rosenthal/) - In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter one from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled "You Are What you Seek; You Seek What You Are". This first chapter from Bob's second non-fiction book aligns with the vital theme of which self or identity we choose as does the In this video, "Dr. Bob" a.k.a. Dr. Robert Rosenthal and Bruce Rawles talk about chapter one from Bob's new book "From Never-Mind to Ever-Mind". entitled "You Are What you Seek; You Seek What You Are". This first chapter from Bob's second non-fiction book aligns with the vital theme of which self or identity we choose as does the
- [Gary Renard - videos and interviews](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-videos-and-interviews/) - Here's a collection of some excellent videos online that give an introduction to the non-dual thought system of A Course In Miracles that Gary Renard eloquently shares. If you know of other videos online I could add to this collection, please let me know! Bill Gladstone interviews Gary Renard: “Twelve” author and Planet Change TV Here's a collection of some excellent videos online that give an introduction to the non-dual thought system of A Course In Miracles that Gary Renard eloquently shares. If you know of other videos online I could add to this collection, please let me know! Bill Gladstone interviews Gary Renard: “Twelve” author and Planet Change TV
- [Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar - Updated for 2019! New lower price!](https://acimblog.com/recovering-bliss-ninny-calendar-updated-for-2019-new-lower-price/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated for 2019! I just dropped the price $5 from the prior years. This should lower the resistance to buying something that reminds us to look – with gentle vigilance and amusement! – at our resistance... to undoing the obstacles to peace! :-) Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated for 2019! I just dropped the price $5 from the prior years. This should lower the resistance to buying something that reminds us to look – with gentle vigilance and amusement! – at our resistance... to undoing the obstacles to peace! :-) Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a
- [Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar - Updated for 2018!](https://acimblog.com/recovering-bliss-ninny-calendar-updated-for-2018/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated for 2018! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2018) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with recent photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - newly updated for 2018! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2018) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with recent photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of
- [Development of Trust-continued: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on ACIM Manual](https://acimblog.com/development-of-trust-continued-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-acim-manual/) - This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles resuming their conversation (here is the prior episode) about the development of trust – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio . They review the first few stages in the Development of Trust, which is part of the Course's Manual for Teachers section entitled "What are the This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles resuming their conversation (here is the prior episode) about the development of trust – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio . They review the first few stages in the Development of Trust, which is part of the Course's Manual for Teachers section entitled "What are the
- [Development of Trust-Stage 1: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on ACIM Manual](https://acimblog.com/development-of-trust-stage-1-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-acim-manual/) - This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about the First Stage in the Development of Trust, which is part of the Course's Manual for Teachers section entitled "What are the Characteristics of God's Teachers?: "First, they must go through what might be called "a period This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about the First Stage in the Development of Trust, which is part of the Course's Manual for Teachers section entitled "What are the Characteristics of God's Teachers?: "First, they must go through what might be called "a period
- [ACIM Text Chapter 16 Section IV -"The Illusion and Reality of Love" and Section V "The Choice for Completion"](https://acimblog.com/acim-text-chapter-16-section-iv-the-illusion-and-reality-of-love-and-section-v-the-choice-for-completion/) - This audio on special love and special hate (a.k.a. ego's attachment and aversion, attractions and repulsions, "lambscape" and "goatscape," features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about Text Chapter 16 (The Forgiveness of Illusions) Section IV -"The Illusion and Reality of Love" and Section V "The Choice This audio on special love and special hate (a.k.a. ego's attachment and aversion, attractions and repulsions, "lambscape" and "goatscape," features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about Text Chapter 16 (The Forgiveness of Illusions) Section IV -"The Illusion and Reality of Love" and Section V "The Choice
- [September 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/september-2012-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for September 2012: Upcoming Interviews / Webcasts / Videos / Meetings / Conferences / Presentations Class: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws: Denver, CO Nov 5, 2012 On Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, from 7-9PM (Mountain Time) I'll be giving an evening multimedia class/presentation: “Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders ACIMblog bulletin for September 2012: Upcoming Interviews / Webcasts / Videos / Meetings / Conferences / Presentations Class: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws: Denver, CO Nov 5, 2012 On Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, from 7-9PM (Mountain Time) I'll be giving an evening multimedia class/presentation: “Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders
- [February 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/february-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for February 2013: Dan Rosey interviews via Google+ Hangout Recently Dan Rosey hosted an interview with yours truly (Bruce Rawles) and several others via Google+ Hangout; we had a lot of fun (as always). Here are some other video interviews in this series by Dan Rosey with Mike Ordoña, Maureen Muldoon, Karstein Bjastad, ACIMblog bulletin for February 2013: Dan Rosey interviews via Google+ Hangout Recently Dan Rosey hosted an interview with yours truly (Bruce Rawles) and several others via Google+ Hangout; we had a lot of fun (as always). Here are some other video interviews in this series by Dan Rosey with Mike Ordoña, Maureen Muldoon, Karstein Bjastad,
- [March 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/march-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for March 2013: A conversation with Lyn Corona and Susan Dugan about our shared interest in, and application of, the teachings of Kenneth Wapnick I recently recorded a video conversation with Susan Dugan and Lyn Corona about our shared interest in, and enthusiasm for the work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick and the Foundation for A Course In ACIMblog bulletin for March 2013: A conversation with Lyn Corona and Susan Dugan about our shared interest in, and application of, the teachings of Kenneth Wapnick I recently recorded a video conversation with Susan Dugan and Lyn Corona about our shared interest in, and enthusiasm for the work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick and the Foundation for A Course In
- [April 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/april-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for April 2013: An interview/conversation with Lyn Corona about her history with ACIM I recently recorded an interview/conversation with Lyn Corona (via Google+ Hangouts). Lyn talked about an early mystical experience which led to a lifetime of spiritual inquiry, finding ACIM in the mid 1970's and much more. Lyn's websites - both recommended! ACIMblog bulletin for April 2013: An interview/conversation with Lyn Corona about her history with ACIM I recently recorded an interview/conversation with Lyn Corona (via Google+ Hangouts). Lyn talked about an early mystical experience which led to a lifetime of spiritual inquiry, finding ACIM in the mid 1970's and much more. Lyn's websites - both recommended!
- [May 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/may-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for May 2013: ACIM and Our Resistance to Forgiveness - a conversation with Susan Dugan I recently spoke with Susan Dugan about recent ACIM-related inspirations via Google+ hangouts; here is the video recording of that session. She spoke about one of Kenneth Wapnick’s recent audio CDs, titled “FORGIVENESS NOW”, subtitled “Those you do not forgive you fear.” ACIMblog bulletin for May 2013: ACIM and Our Resistance to Forgiveness - a conversation with Susan Dugan I recently spoke with Susan Dugan about recent ACIM-related inspirations via Google+ hangouts; here is the video recording of that session. She spoke about one of Kenneth Wapnick’s recent audio CDs, titled “FORGIVENESS NOW”, subtitled “Those you do not forgive you fear.”
- [December 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/december-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for December 2013: Remembering Kenneth Wapnick All too soon, our quintessential exemplary teacher of ACIM, Ken Wapnick, has appeared to leave our space-time classroom; he will be missed! However, his teaching lives on in our hearts and minds, every time we practice kindness, forgiveness, mindfulness and inclusion. It would be impossible to put ACIMblog bulletin for December 2013: Remembering Kenneth Wapnick All too soon, our quintessential exemplary teacher of ACIM, Ken Wapnick, has appeared to leave our space-time classroom; he will be missed! However, his teaching lives on in our hearts and minds, every time we practice kindness, forgiveness, mindfulness and inclusion. It would be impossible to put
- [January 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/january-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for January 2014: Love for our teacher Kenneth Wapnick Recently Susan Dugan and I recorded another video conversation about our love for our teacher Ken Wapnick, who demonstrated - and continues to demonstrate kindness to one and all. We explored how we can honor his life and heal our minds by living all he has ACIMblog bulletin for January 2014: Love for our teacher Kenneth Wapnick Recently Susan Dugan and I recorded another video conversation about our love for our teacher Ken Wapnick, who demonstrated - and continues to demonstrate kindness to one and all. We explored how we can honor his life and heal our minds by living all he has
- [April 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/april-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for April 2014: Jon Mundy's Tribute to Ken Wapnick Jon Mundy, who knew Kenneth Wapnick from the early days of ACIM's history and is a great teacher himself, offers an excellent video tribute to Ken and his profound legacy, with lots of personal anecdotes that attest to Ken's kindness, wisdom and sense of humor. The Three R's of Forgiveness ACIMblog bulletin for April 2014: Jon Mundy's Tribute to Ken Wapnick Jon Mundy, who knew Kenneth Wapnick from the early days of ACIM's history and is a great teacher himself, offers an excellent video tribute to Ken and his profound legacy, with lots of personal anecdotes that attest to Ken's kindness, wisdom and sense of humor. The Three R's of Forgiveness
- [June 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/june-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for June 2014: ACIM Metaphysics Diagrams by Mike Mattheiss A fellow ACIM student named Mike Mattheiss recently emailed me a link to some diagrams originally based on Ken Wapnick’s teachings, which he has received FACIM approval to distribute). Here's the link to his "ACIM Materials" site that has the pdf - a cropped portion of which is ACIMblog bulletin for June 2014: ACIM Metaphysics Diagrams by Mike Mattheiss A fellow ACIM student named Mike Mattheiss recently emailed me a link to some diagrams originally based on Ken Wapnick’s teachings, which he has received FACIM approval to distribute). Here's the link to his "ACIM Materials" site that has the pdf - a cropped portion of which is
- [July 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/july-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for July 2014: Virtual ACIM conference Oct. 17-19, 2014 Please join me and Amy Torres, Dr. Bob Rosenthal, Britney Shawley, Carrie Triffet, Cheryl Ford, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Boonstra, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl "Raj" Purdy, Gabrielle Bernstein, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, Kandace Jones, Kenneth Bok, Lisa Natoli, Lorri Coburn, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Nouk Sanchez, Susan Dugan, and Tony Ponticello for the first MiracleShare.org 2014 Virtual Conference on October 17-19, 2014. Here is ACIMblog bulletin for July 2014: Virtual ACIM conference Oct. 17-19, 2014 Please join me and Amy Torres, Dr. Bob Rosenthal, Britney Shawley, Carrie Triffet, Cheryl Ford, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Boonstra, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl "Raj" Purdy, Gabrielle Bernstein, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, Kandace Jones, Kenneth Bok, Lisa Natoli, Lorri Coburn, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Nouk Sanchez, Susan Dugan, and Tony Ponticello for the first MiracleShare.org 2014 Virtual Conference on October 17-19, 2014. Here is
- [September 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/september-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - One last day! FACIM 50% Off Book Sale Extended through September I strongly encourage supporting the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM); they have supported us all in countless ways for many years, directly and indirectly – just think of how many students and teachers of ACIM you know that have been inspired ... and One last day! FACIM 50% Off Book Sale Extended through September I strongly encourage supporting the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM); they have supported us all in countless ways for many years, directly and indirectly – just think of how many students and teachers of ACIM you know that have been inspired ... and
- [October 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/october-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - Virtual ACIM conference Oct. 17-19, 2014 ... starts tomorrow! Please join me and Amy Torres, Dr. Bob Rosenthal, Britney Shawley, Carrie Triffet, Cheryl Ford, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Boonstra, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl "Raj" Purdy, Gabrielle Bernstein, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, Kandace Jones, Kenneth Bok, Lisa Natoli, Lorri Coburn, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Nouk Sanchez, Susan Dugan, and Tony Ponticello for the first MiracleShare.org 2014 Virtual Conference on October 17-19, 2014. Here is a list Virtual ACIM conference Oct. 17-19, 2014 ... starts tomorrow! Please join me and Amy Torres, Dr. Bob Rosenthal, Britney Shawley, Carrie Triffet, Cheryl Ford, Corrine Zupko, Craig Villarrubia, Danielle Boonstra, David Fishman, David Hoffmeister, Earl "Raj" Purdy, Gabrielle Bernstein, Joe Wolfe, John Mark Stroud, Jon Mundy, Kandace Jones, Kenneth Bok, Lisa Natoli, Lorri Coburn, Maria Felipe, Maureen Muldoon, Myron Jones, Nouk Sanchez, Susan Dugan, and Tony Ponticello for the first MiracleShare.org 2014 Virtual Conference on October 17-19, 2014. Here is a list
- [November 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/november-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - new for 2015 Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnys! Here is a new (2015) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with recent photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of ACIMblog.com. Kenneth Recovering Bliss-ninny calendar - new for 2015 Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnys! Here is a new (2015) calendar for students of A Course In Miracles (ACIM) that want reminders of the thought system we're here to undo, featuring a few of the more challenging quotes from ACIM with recent photographs by Bruce Rawles, editor of ACIMblog.com. Kenneth
- [December 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/december-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - Make this year different ... by making it all the same Here is a video from Ken Wapnick (New Year's message) that is a timeless reminder that we can see all seemingly different aspects of the dream we've projected as the same forgivable illusion. It was just over a year ago that he appeared (in form) Make this year different ... by making it all the same Here is a video from Ken Wapnick (New Year's message) that is a timeless reminder that we can see all seemingly different aspects of the dream we've projected as the same forgivable illusion. It was just over a year ago that he appeared (in form)
- [July 2015 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/july-2015-acimblog-bulletin/) - Workshop: Navigating the Dream with Forgiveness: Our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Dashboard – Sunday August 9, 2015 There are abundant metaphors all around us (including transportation and communication gizmology) that our Inner Kindness Teacher can use to help us mindfully keep on course in our forgiveness classroom. This workshop will explore some of these, using lots Workshop: Navigating the Dream with Forgiveness: Our Inner Kindness Teacher’s Dashboard – Sunday August 9, 2015 There are abundant metaphors all around us (including transportation and communication gizmology) that our Inner Kindness Teacher can use to help us mindfully keep on course in our forgiveness classroom. This workshop will explore some of these, using lots
- [Nothing to fear in Truth: CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on ACIM's Workbook Lesson 48](https://acimblog.com/nothing-to-fear-in-truth-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-acims-workbook-lesson-48/) - This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about that appears in Part II of the Workbook of A Course in Miracles which precedes Workbook Lesson 48, which reminds us that in truth, there is nothing to fear. We catch up on 'dream news' and return to This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her bi-weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about that appears in Part II of the Workbook of A Course in Miracles which precedes Workbook Lesson 48, which reminds us that in truth, there is nothing to fear. We catch up on 'dream news' and return to
- [What is Sin? CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles muse on more of ACIM WB, Part II](https://acimblog.com/what-is-sin-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-muse-on-more-of-acim-wb-part-ii/) - This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about the fourth essay "What is Sin" that appears in Part II of the Workbook of A Course in Miracles which precedes Workbook Lesson 251. This simple, yet profound summary distills how ego's misinterpretation (of everything and everyone) makes all that seemed to This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about the fourth essay "What is Sin" that appears in Part II of the Workbook of A Course in Miracles which precedes Workbook Lesson 251. This simple, yet profound summary distills how ego's misinterpretation (of everything and everyone) makes all that seemed to
- [What is Forgiveness? CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles on Part II of ACIM's Workbook](https://acimblog.com/what-is-forgiveness-ca-brooks-and-bruce-rawles-on-part-ii-of-acims-workbook/) - This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about the first essential essay "What is Forgiveness" that appears in Part II of the Workbook of A Course in Miracles. This 1-page masterpiece redefines and corrects our world's 'forgiveness to destroy' misconceptions and replaces it with a forgiveness This audio features CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talking – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about the first essential essay "What is Forgiveness" that appears in Part II of the Workbook of A Course in Miracles. This 1-page masterpiece redefines and corrects our world's 'forgiveness to destroy' misconceptions and replaces it with a forgiveness
- [FACIM FAQ #1174 and the Eye in the Sky](https://acimblog.com/facim-faq-1174-and-the-eye-in-the-sky/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1174 in this audio recording. They also drone on – pun intended :-) – about the recent film "Eye in the Sky" and the metaphors in this movie that relate to undoing our identification with ego's fearful thought system, by listening to our Inner Kindness Teacher to rise above the Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1174 in this audio recording. They also drone on – pun intended :-) – about the recent film "Eye in the Sky" and the metaphors in this movie that relate to undoing our identification with ego's fearful thought system, by listening to our Inner Kindness Teacher to rise above the
- [FACIM FAQ #1163: a conversation with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/facim-faq-1163-a-conversation-with-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1163 in this audio recording, which addresses not skipping over steps and following the recommended developmental sequence of our highly individualized forgiveness curriculum. This conversation included references to this section (Can God be reached directly?) in the Manual for Teachers, and the last 2 paragraphs of the last section of Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1163 in this audio recording, which addresses not skipping over steps and following the recommended developmental sequence of our highly individualized forgiveness curriculum. This conversation included references to this section (Can God be reached directly?) in the Manual for Teachers, and the last 2 paragraphs of the last section of
- [Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk ... and joke ... about FACIM FAQ #1162](https://acimblog.com/lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-talk-and-joke-about-facim-faq-1162/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1162 in this audio recording. Their conversation ties into the presentation that Bruce gave at Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 in Estes Park, Colorado recently on the humor in ACIM. The author of this spiritual masterpiece consistently pokes oh-so-gentle fun at our investment in a silly, dysfunctional thought system that Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1162 in this audio recording. Their conversation ties into the presentation that Bruce gave at Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 in Estes Park, Colorado recently on the humor in ACIM. The author of this spiritual masterpiece consistently pokes oh-so-gentle fun at our investment in a silly, dysfunctional thought system that
- [FAQ 1147: Generalizing to Go Beyond Ego's Endless Bucket List](https://acimblog.com/faq-1147-generalizing-to-go-beyond-egos-endless-bucket-list/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about "bucket lists" in this audio conversation about FACIM (Foundation for A Course In Miracles) Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #1147. At some point, we begin to see the pattern that all the meaningless roads ego leads us down never make us happy and we generalize to choose another teacher, our eternally present Inner Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about "bucket lists" in this audio conversation about FACIM (Foundation for A Course In Miracles) Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) #1147. At some point, we begin to see the pattern that all the meaningless roads ego leads us down never make us happy and we generalize to choose another teacher, our eternally present Inner
- [FAQ 1143: Projections, emotional intensity and special relationships](https://acimblog.com/faq-1143-projections-emotional-intensity-and-special-relationships/) - "...so long as we project responsibility for our feelings outside ourselves, no genuine healing is possible -- only a pseudo-healing that involves special love bargains or compromises in which we always feel we must give up something in order to get what we think we want." This audio conversation about emotionality and special relationships draws from the FACIM "...so long as we project responsibility for our feelings outside ourselves, no genuine healing is possible -- only a pseudo-healing that involves special love bargains or compromises in which we always feel we must give up something in order to get what we think we want." This audio conversation about emotionality and special relationships draws from the FACIM
- [Happy Dreamers: Choosing against nightmarish hologram interpretations](https://acimblog.com/happy-dreamers-choosing-against-nightmarish-hologram-interpretations/) - Lyn Johnson, who moderates and contributes generously to the ACIM Gather online forum, and Bruce Rawles had a lively conversation (as usual) about ACIM. In this talk, we read from part IX of an essay entitled "The Happy Dream" -"The Dreamer of the Dream" (cont.) by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. on the FACIM (Foundation for A Course In Miracles) website Lyn Johnson, who moderates and contributes generously to the ACIM Gather online forum, and Bruce Rawles had a lively conversation (as usual) about ACIM. In this talk, we read from part IX of an essay entitled "The Happy Dream" -"The Dreamer of the Dream" (cont.) by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. on the FACIM (Foundation for A Course In Miracles) website
- [FACIM FAQ 1135: Trusting the One with Universal Credentials](https://acimblog.com/facim-faq-1135-trusting-the-one-with-universal-credentials/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM (Foundation for A Course In Miracles) FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) #1135 in this audio recording. We talked about how truly helpful it is to be cognizant of which thought system – and there are only two – we're motivated by to be ... 'truly helpful' :-) Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM (Foundation for A Course In Miracles) FAQ (Frequently Asked Question) #1135 in this audio recording. We talked about how truly helpful it is to be cognizant of which thought system – and there are only two – we're motivated by to be ... 'truly helpful' :-)
- [Workbook Lesson 128: The world I see holds nothing that I want.](https://acimblog.com/workbook-lesson-128-the-world-i-see-holds-nothing-that-i-want/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 128: "The world I see holds nothing that I want" in this audio recording. We talked how to avoid ego's abusive trap of nihilism as well as a bit of humor about how our seemingly separate selves make a big deal about trivial differences, such as the "People's Front of Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about ACIM Workbook Lesson 128: "The world I see holds nothing that I want" in this audio recording. We talked how to avoid ego's abusive trap of nihilism as well as a bit of humor about how our seemingly separate selves make a big deal about trivial differences, such as the "People's Front of
- [FAQ 1111: Big Picture Context: Forgiving Petty Pixel Fixations](https://acimblog.com/faq-1111-big-picture-context-forgiving-petty-pixel-fixations/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1111 this audio conversation that centers on how our egos keep trying to confuse levels and convince us to make "big deals" out of our bodies – a few meaningless pixels (out of context without the whole) and how our Inner Kindness Teacher uses those same fixations as a Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM FAQ #1111 this audio conversation that centers on how our egos keep trying to confuse levels and convince us to make "big deals" out of our bodies – a few meaningless pixels (out of context without the whole) and how our Inner Kindness Teacher uses those same fixations as a
- [ACIM Lessons 77-80: The Miracle of Peace](https://acimblog.com/acim-lessons-77-80-the-miracle-of-peace/) - Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about ACIM Workbook Lesson 77 "I am entitled to miracles", Lesson 78: "Let miracles replace all grievances", Lesson 79: "Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved", and Lesson 80: "Let me recognize my Here is an audio program with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles conversing – on another segment of her weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio – about ACIM Workbook Lesson 77 "I am entitled to miracles", Lesson 78: "Let miracles replace all grievances", Lesson 79: "Let me recognize the problem so it can be solved", and Lesson 80: "Let me recognize my
- [Principles of A Course in Miracles – by Cindy Lora-Renard](https://acimblog.com/principles-of-a-course-in-miracles-by-cindy-lora-renard/) - Cindy Lora-Renard and Gary Renard are two of the presenters that will be at the Weekend of Freedom Retreat in Estes Park, Colorado, June 16-19, 2016, a 4-day event centered around sharing inspirations and insights about A Course in Miracles. You can read more about the retreat here. Here is an excellent, lucid new article Cindy Lora-Renard and Gary Renard are two of the presenters that will be at the Weekend of Freedom Retreat in Estes Park, Colorado, June 16-19, 2016, a 4-day event centered around sharing inspirations and insights about A Course in Miracles. You can read more about the retreat here. Here is an excellent, lucid new article
- [Shifting our Investment Strategy and FAQ #1065](https://acimblog.com/shifting-our-investment-strategy-and-faq-1065/) - In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about how we can gradually transition our investment in ego's maladaptive strategy (to combat imaginary dangers) to one of peacefully embracing our Inner Kindness Teacher's sane approach – the real alternative – that helps us find joy in a joyless place by realizing that our identity In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about how we can gradually transition our investment in ego's maladaptive strategy (to combat imaginary dangers) to one of peacefully embracing our Inner Kindness Teacher's sane approach – the real alternative – that helps us find joy in a joyless place by realizing that our identity
- [Multiplicity Metaphors: Broken Mirrors and The Sorcerer's Apprentice](https://acimblog.com/multiplicity-metaphors-broken-mirrors-and-the-sorcerers-apprentice/) - In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles continue the theme of the perfect holiness that we all share – and has never been fragmented (like a broken mirror) in truth – as we read from (and talk about) ACIM's Text, Chapter 14: Teaching For Truth, section IX, The Reflection of Holiness, paragraphs 5-7: 5 In this In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles continue the theme of the perfect holiness that we all share – and has never been fragmented (like a broken mirror) in truth – as we read from (and talk about) ACIM's Text, Chapter 14: Teaching For Truth, section IX, The Reflection of Holiness, paragraphs 5-7: 5 In this
- [Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 – A conversation with Dov Fishman and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/weekend-of-freedom-retreat-2016-a-conversation-with-dov-fishman-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video conversation, David "Dov" Fishman, both a presenter at, and an organizer of the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about how these retreats came about, Dov's background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, In this video conversation, David "Dov" Fishman, both a presenter at, and an organizer of the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about how these retreats came about, Dov's background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park,
- [A conversation with Shiryl Kaplan and Bruce Rawles about WOFR 2016](https://acimblog.com/a-conversation-with-shiryl-kaplan-and-bruce-rawles-about-wofr-2016/) - In this video conversation, Shiryl Kaplan, founder and organizer of the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about how these retreats came about, Shiryl's background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado, and more. I'm In this video conversation, Shiryl Kaplan, founder and organizer of the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about how these retreats came about, Shiryl's background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado, and more. I'm
- [Weekend of Freedom Retreat 2016 – A conversation with Lorri Coburn and Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/weekend-of-freedom-retreat-2016-a-conversation-with-lorri-coburn-and-bruce-rawles/) - In this video conversation, Lorri Coburn, a past and future presenter for the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about how these retreats came about, Lorri's background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado, and more. In this video conversation, Lorri Coburn, a past and future presenter for the Weekend of Freedom Retreat (WOFR), and Bruce Rawles (one of the presenters at the 2016 event) converse about how these retreats came about, Lorri's background with ACIM, some of the highlights of the upcoming retreat (June 16-19, 2016) in Estes Park, Colorado, and more.
- [The Lighthouse Metaphor](https://acimblog.com/the-lighthouse-metaphor/) - In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles touch on ACIM Workbook Lesson #30: God is in everything I see because God is in my mind. We also talked about the metaphor of the Lighthouse used by Foundation for A Course in Miracles (FACIM) to symbolize the unchanging and unchangeable nature of what we all really are, In this audio recording, Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles touch on ACIM Workbook Lesson #30: God is in everything I see because God is in my mind. We also talked about the metaphor of the Lighthouse used by Foundation for A Course in Miracles (FACIM) to symbolize the unchanging and unchangeable nature of what we all really are,
- [Dream Hero Action Figures - a conversation with Lyn Johnson](https://acimblog.com/dream-hero-action-figures-a-conversation-with-lyn-johnson/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about The Hero of the Dream (Section 8 in Chapter 27 of the text of A Course in Miracles) in this audio recording along with other seemingly unrelated topics, such as the Argument Clinic skit from Monty Python, and movies that remind us that we're preoccupied with the past, such as Blast from Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about The Hero of the Dream (Section 8 in Chapter 27 of the text of A Course in Miracles) in this audio recording along with other seemingly unrelated topics, such as the Argument Clinic skit from Monty Python, and movies that remind us that we're preoccupied with the past, such as Blast from
- [The Why? Purposive choices, Workbook Lesson 2, and FAQ #1012.](https://acimblog.com/the-why-purposive-choices-workbook-lesson-2-and-faq-1012/) - In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1012 and numerous other topics about our forgiveness classroom in their weekly series of conversations about A Course In Miracles. Enjoy! :-) https://acimblog.com/audio/ACIMGather/2016/LynJohnsonAndBruceRawles-2Jan2016.mp3 In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1012 and numerous other topics about our forgiveness classroom in their weekly series of conversations about A Course In Miracles. Enjoy! :-) https://acimblog.com/audio/ACIMGather/2016/LynJohnsonAndBruceRawles-2Jan2016.mp3
- [FACIM FAQ 1006: Avoiding ego's detour away from looking at it's painful emotions](https://acimblog.com/facim-faq-1006-avoiding-egos-detour-away-from-looking-at-its-painful-emotions/) - In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1006 in their weekly series of conversations about A Course In Miracles. This topic, as with all the others, can be generalized to include any unpleasant thought or feeling that ego would rather not have us look at in order to 'protect' it's shield In this audio recording Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about FACIM Outreach FAQ #1006 in their weekly series of conversations about A Course In Miracles. This topic, as with all the others, can be generalized to include any unpleasant thought or feeling that ego would rather not have us look at in order to 'protect' it's shield
- [FACIM FAQ 1001 and Handling Holiday Heroics](https://acimblog.com/facim-faq-1001-and-handling-holiday-heroics/) - This audio recording is another in the weekly series of conversations about A Course In Miracles with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. This week we covered a lot of ground, including the metaphysical metaphors in movies like The Truman Show, the Matrix and Star Wars series, and more. We ended up reading the first part This audio recording is another in the weekly series of conversations about A Course In Miracles with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles. This week we covered a lot of ground, including the metaphysical metaphors in movies like The Truman Show, the Matrix and Star Wars series, and more. We ended up reading the first part
- [How could Perfect Oneness care about a dualistic dream?](https://acimblog.com/how-could-perfect-oneness-care-about-a-dualistic-dream/) - Recently while out for a walk, I saw this local street sign and realized it had a metaphysical pun that reminds us to ask ourselves what shenanigans ego has been up to ... as always! :-) At any sane moment, we can simply watch (with help from our Inner Kindness Teacher, and therefore without self-condemnation or identification) that insane, duplicitous thought Recently while out for a walk, I saw this local street sign and realized it had a metaphysical pun that reminds us to ask ourselves what shenanigans ego has been up to ... as always! :-) At any sane moment, we can simply watch (with help from our Inner Kindness Teacher, and therefore without self-condemnation or identification) that insane, duplicitous thought
- [Dimensions? What dimensions? Perfect Oneness just smiles. :-)](https://acimblog.com/dimensions-what-dimensions-perfect-oneness-just-smiles/) - We think we're separate individuals living in a world of separate objects, defined by the interlocking dream ingredients of space and time, further defined and dissected by another pervasive concept: dimensions. But what are dimensions? Once we 'progress' beyond Perfect Oneness, which has no (zero) dimension, we dream a dangerous and dastardly world of duality. We think we're separate individuals living in a world of separate objects, defined by the interlocking dream ingredients of space and time, further defined and dissected by another pervasive concept: dimensions. But what are dimensions? Once we 'progress' beyond Perfect Oneness, which has no (zero) dimension, we dream a dangerous and dastardly world of duality.
- [Stalactites, quasars, vampires and plastic army men - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles converse](https://acimblog.com/stalactites-quasars-vampires-and-plastic-army-men-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-converse/) - What do stalactites, quasars, vampires and plastic army men all have in common? They are all topics touched on (at least metaphorically) in this conversation that Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles shared with the ACIM Gather listeners on November 21, 2015 about A Course In Miracles. We also talked about section 7 (The Savior's Vision) in Chapter 31 of ACIM's What do stalactites, quasars, vampires and plastic army men all have in common? They are all topics touched on (at least metaphorically) in this conversation that Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles shared with the ACIM Gather listeners on November 21, 2015 about A Course In Miracles. We also talked about section 7 (The Savior's Vision) in Chapter 31 of ACIM's
- [No Big Deals :-) FACIM FAQ #956](https://acimblog.com/no-big-deals-facim-faq-956/) - "One of the keys to progressing on our journey home is the discovery that, despite its slippery cleverness, there is one thing the ego cannot pervert to serve its own means: our failure to make a big deal about something." I've been savoring the FACIM.org FAQs, reading them sequentially after sporadic skipping around through them for "One of the keys to progressing on our journey home is the discovery that, despite its slippery cleverness, there is one thing the ego cannot pervert to serve its own means: our failure to make a big deal about something." I've been savoring the FACIM.org FAQs, reading them sequentially after sporadic skipping around through them for
- [Inspirations for Kindness: Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles talk about being Always Inclusive](https://acimblog.com/inspirations-for-kindness-lyn-johnson-and-bruce-rawles-talk-about-being-always-inclusive/) - Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles conversed in this conversation about learning from inspirations to generalize the kindness of seeing there are no differences in content (regardless of form) and being "Always Inclusive" – being welcoming to all as our teacher and embracing the wisdom shared interests: seeing everyone as our family at heart in the best sense of that Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles conversed in this conversation about learning from inspirations to generalize the kindness of seeing there are no differences in content (regardless of form) and being "Always Inclusive" – being welcoming to all as our teacher and embracing the wisdom shared interests: seeing everyone as our family at heart in the best sense of that
- [Free Teleseminar with Gary Renard: replay](https://acimblog.com/free-teleseminar-with-gary-renard-replay/) - Here's an excellent audio conversation with Gary Renard – an interview by Tammy Mastroberte from Elevated Existence Magazine – covering numerous topics, and – as always – a great overview of ACIM for new students and superb reminders for those remembering that repetition ... particularly when the ideas are so clearly presented! ... is a good Here's an excellent audio conversation with Gary Renard – an interview by Tammy Mastroberte from Elevated Existence Magazine – covering numerous topics, and – as always – a great overview of ACIM for new students and superb reminders for those remembering that repetition ... particularly when the ideas are so clearly presented! ... is a good
- [I will be still an instant and go home: a Conversation about Workbook Lesson 182](https://acimblog.com/i-will-be-still-an-instant-and-go-home-a-conversation-about-workbook-lesson-182/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles converse about Workbook Lesson 182: I will be still an instant and go home. This installation of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio addresses the deep nostalgic longing we all feel – however seemingly deeply buried – for the 'home' of Perfect Oneness we never left ... except in dreams! We dream-play with In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles converse about Workbook Lesson 182: I will be still an instant and go home. This installation of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio addresses the deep nostalgic longing we all feel – however seemingly deeply buried – for the 'home' of Perfect Oneness we never left ... except in dreams! We dream-play with
- [Happy or Right : T-shirts](https://acimblog.com/happy-or-right-t-shirts/) - Would you rather be right or happy? - ACIM (T29.VII.1:9) I've found this slogan over the years* to be an invaluable guide to choosing the guidance of our Universal Inspiration instead of the "used car salesman" (love that metaphor from Tomas Vieira! :-) of our personal, separate, and oh-so-unfulfilling special interests. Wearing one of these, Would you rather be right or happy? - ACIM (T29.VII.1:9) I've found this slogan over the years* to be an invaluable guide to choosing the guidance of our Universal Inspiration instead of the "used car salesman" (love that metaphor from Tomas Vieira! :-) of our personal, separate, and oh-so-unfulfilling special interests. Wearing one of these,
- [No unfair treatment: 127 Hours](https://acimblog.com/no-unfair-treatment-127-hours/) - Last night, we watched the movie 127 Hours, which friends had recommended and justly garnered 6 Oscar nominations. James Franco does a great job of re-enacting the story of an wilderness adventurer (Aron Ralston) who appears to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Without spoiling the plot (too much), the account of his Last night, we watched the movie 127 Hours, which friends had recommended and justly garnered 6 Oscar nominations. James Franco does a great job of re-enacting the story of an wilderness adventurer (Aron Ralston) who appears to be stuck between a rock and a hard place. Without spoiling the plot (too much), the account of his
- [There is no cruelty in God and none in me: a Conversation about Workbook Lesson 170](https://acimblog.com/there-is-no-cruelty-in-god-and-none-in-me-a-conversation-about-workbook-lesson-170/) - In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles converse about Workbook Lesson 170: There is no cruelty in God and none in me. This is another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. While not a popular topic, it is one of many challenging-but-so-rewarding aspects of looking at ego's craziness – without condemnation – so that we In this audio program, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles converse about Workbook Lesson 170: There is no cruelty in God and none in me. This is another segment of CA's weekly ACIM internet radio program on 12Radio. While not a popular topic, it is one of many challenging-but-so-rewarding aspects of looking at ego's craziness – without condemnation – so that we
- [Louis Conselatore podcast/interview - Those who seek controversy will find it](https://acimblog.com/louis-conselatore-podcastinterview-those-who-seek-controversy-will-find-it/) - A fun romp on Louis Conselatore's podcast through a few 'controversial' ACIM 'issues' and topics such as form vs. content, tearing pages out of the book, comparisons, divisiveness, specialness, and other amusing subjects... and BTW, the provocative title Louis gave might have just a tiny bit of a sensational marketing hook to it (grin), but A fun romp on Louis Conselatore's podcast through a few 'controversial' ACIM 'issues' and topics such as form vs. content, tearing pages out of the book, comparisons, divisiveness, specialness, and other amusing subjects... and BTW, the provocative title Louis gave might have just a tiny bit of a sensational marketing hook to it (grin), but
- [CA Brooks interview - Level Confusion](https://acimblog.com/ca-brooks-interview-level-confusion/) - Level confusion is one of the primary strategies that ego uses to keep us mindless, believing that what seems to be outside us could be the cause of what is going on in our minds. Mesmerized by the dream feedback we think is the world and identifying with the dream characters we see in the Level confusion is one of the primary strategies that ego uses to keep us mindless, believing that what seems to be outside us could be the cause of what is going on in our minds. Mesmerized by the dream feedback we think is the world and identifying with the dream characters we see in the
- [May 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/may-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for May 2014: Inner Peace For You - new blog ACIMblog contributing author Sally McKirgan is sharing articles about ACIM in her new blog, Inner Peace For You; check it out! :-) Article: Physicists discover ‘clearest evidence yet’ that the Universe is a hologram Here's an interesting article that suggests "the three dimensions we ACIMblog bulletin for May 2014: Inner Peace For You - new blog ACIMblog contributing author Sally McKirgan is sharing articles about ACIM in her new blog, Inner Peace For You; check it out! :-) Article: Physicists discover ‘clearest evidence yet’ that the Universe is a hologram Here's an interesting article that suggests "the three dimensions we
- [March 2014 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/march-2014-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for March 2014: Kenneth Wapnick Memorial Tributes This month's bulletin will be short, but sweet. Here are numerous heartfelt tributes to our beloved Kenneth Wapnick, sent to the Foundation for A Course In Miracles. This collection of tributes also forms the basis of the quarterly Lighthouse Newsletter for March 2014 as well. I took a few days ACIMblog bulletin for March 2014: Kenneth Wapnick Memorial Tributes This month's bulletin will be short, but sweet. Here are numerous heartfelt tributes to our beloved Kenneth Wapnick, sent to the Foundation for A Course In Miracles. This collection of tributes also forms the basis of the quarterly Lighthouse Newsletter for March 2014 as well. I took a few days
- [September 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/september-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for September 2013: Audio - Bill Thetford Talks About His Life Thanks to Jonathan Joshua for alerting me to this wonderful 3 part audio recording of William Thetford, talking about his history and how it relates to ACIM's origins (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3). As you might expect, Thetford's humor, ACIMblog bulletin for September 2013: Audio - Bill Thetford Talks About His Life Thanks to Jonathan Joshua for alerting me to this wonderful 3 part audio recording of William Thetford, talking about his history and how it relates to ACIM's origins (Part 1 - Part 2 - Part 3). As you might expect, Thetford's humor,
- [August 2013 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/august-2013-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for August 2013: Circumstantial Evidence This morning, I awoke (from my nocturnal dream into the usual diurnal dream), and noticed, just for a second or two, awareness unburdened by the ephemeral demands of the day ahead, or the surreal residual of what had preceded it the day before. The phrase that appeared for ACIMblog bulletin for August 2013: Circumstantial Evidence This morning, I awoke (from my nocturnal dream into the usual diurnal dream), and noticed, just for a second or two, awareness unburdened by the ephemeral demands of the day ahead, or the surreal residual of what had preceded it the day before. The phrase that appeared for
- [Say it with love by Sally McKirgan](https://acimblog.com/say-it-with-love-by-sally-mckirgan/) - (This article originally appeared in the Inner Peace column of the June 8, 2013 edition of Ashland Daily Tidings; thanks to Sally McKirgan for allowing us to repost it here.) Can you think of a time when you wish you had said something differently or had not said what you did? We all have. But think (This article originally appeared in the Inner Peace column of the June 8, 2013 edition of Ashland Daily Tidings; thanks to Sally McKirgan for allowing us to repost it here.) Can you think of a time when you wish you had said something differently or had not said what you did? We all have. But think
- [A diploma for Inner Peace by Sally McKirgan](https://acimblog.com/a-diploma-for-inner-peace-by-sally-mckirgan/) - (This article originally appeared in the Inner Peace column of the May 25, 2013 edition of Ashland Daily Tidings; thanks to Sally McKirgan for allowing us to repost it here.) Hurrah! Graduation time! What a thrill for graduates, their family and friends to see dreams accomplished. We know life is a process of gains and (This article originally appeared in the Inner Peace column of the May 25, 2013 edition of Ashland Daily Tidings; thanks to Sally McKirgan for allowing us to repost it here.) Hurrah! Graduation time! What a thrill for graduates, their family and friends to see dreams accomplished. We know life is a process of gains and
- [Peace of Mind by Ed Karlovich](https://acimblog.com/peace-of-mind-by-ed-karlovich/) - Hear the Promise, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” - Matthew Chapter 7:7 This is a powerful Promise. Do you believe it? Trust it? Does it work for you? If so, you may stop reading because you probably already have peace in your life. What about Hear the Promise, “Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:” - Matthew Chapter 7:7 This is a powerful Promise. Do you believe it? Trust it? Does it work for you? If so, you may stop reading because you probably already have peace in your life. What about
- [Political peace: Disagree with kindness](https://acimblog.com/political-peace-disagree-with-kindness/) - By Sally McKirgan For the (Ashland Daily) Tidings - Posted: 2:00 AM October 20, 2012 At some point we are all taught to avoid two subjects in polite conversation — politics and religion. We tend to hold strong opinions about them so to keep the peace we avoid all discussion. It is the polite thing to do. We call By Sally McKirgan For the (Ashland Daily) Tidings - Posted: 2:00 AM October 20, 2012 At some point we are all taught to avoid two subjects in polite conversation — politics and religion. We tend to hold strong opinions about them so to keep the peace we avoid all discussion. It is the polite thing to do. We call
- [An Interview/Conversation with Lyn Corona](https://acimblog.com/an-interview-conversation-with-lyn-corona/) - I recently recorded an interview/conversation with Lyn Corona (via Google+ Hangouts). Lyn talked about an early mystical experience which led to a lifetime of spiritual inquiry, finding ACIM in the mid 1970's and much more. Lyn's websites - both recommended! - are Becoming Learners Together and School of Reason. Here are some recent audio recordings I recently recorded an interview/conversation with Lyn Corona (via Google+ Hangouts). Lyn talked about an early mystical experience which led to a lifetime of spiritual inquiry, finding ACIM in the mid 1970's and much more. Lyn's websites - both recommended! - are Becoming Learners Together and School of Reason. Here are some recent audio recordings
- [Brent Haskell article: Jeshua: On Faith](https://acimblog.com/brent-haskell-article-jeshua-on-faith/) - Greetings to you this day. I am Jeshua. You have asked me about faith. And of that, I have come to speak with you this day. Faith is mentioned so often in your life. Faith is mentioned so often in A Course in Miracles. People say in religious organizations, “You must have faith, faith in Greetings to you this day. I am Jeshua. You have asked me about faith. And of that, I have come to speak with you this day. Faith is mentioned so often in your life. Faith is mentioned so often in A Course in Miracles. People say in religious organizations, “You must have faith, faith in
- [Brent Haskell article: Jeshua: On Fear](https://acimblog.com/brent-haskell-article-jeshua-on-fear/) - Greetings to you this day. I am Jeshua. I have come this day to discuss with you, fear. For you have asked me about fear. You have asked me what it is and how it functions in your life. You have received in your quiet times, some of the answers. But today I will clarify Greetings to you this day. I am Jeshua. I have come this day to discuss with you, fear. For you have asked me about fear. You have asked me what it is and how it functions in your life. You have received in your quiet times, some of the answers. But today I will clarify
- [Brent Haskell article: Jeshua: On Marriage](https://acimblog.com/brent-haskell-article-jeshua-on-marriage/) - Greetings to you. I am Jeshua. You have asked me about marriage. Of that I would speak this moment. How is it that you can marry? For indeed, can you change in any sense what already is? Do you not desire but to become One in the eyes of the world? But I tell you Greetings to you. I am Jeshua. You have asked me about marriage. Of that I would speak this moment. How is it that you can marry? For indeed, can you change in any sense what already is? Do you not desire but to become One in the eyes of the world? But I tell you
- [Brent Haskell article: Jeshua: On Why The World](https://acimblog.com/brent-haskell-article-jeshua-on-why-the-world/) - Greetings to you, this day. I am Jeshua. And you have asked me a question this day. And your question is this—“Why is the world?” As you seek to understand, in your thinking, life here, as you seek for peace and love and the atonement and forgiveness, the question has arisen-- “Why has creative spirit Greetings to you, this day. I am Jeshua. And you have asked me a question this day. And your question is this—“Why is the world?” As you seek to understand, in your thinking, life here, as you seek for peace and love and the atonement and forgiveness, the question has arisen-- “Why has creative spirit
- [Brent Haskell article: Jeshua: On Death And Dying](https://acimblog.com/brent-haskell-article-jeshua-on-death-and-dying/) - Greetings to you, this day. I am Jeshua. And today I would speak with you, at your request, about that which you call death, and dying. For in this world, even though it be illusion, these bodies that you have do seem to die. And the dying seems to you, does it not, to close Greetings to you, this day. I am Jeshua. And today I would speak with you, at your request, about that which you call death, and dying. For in this world, even though it be illusion, these bodies that you have do seem to die. And the dying seems to you, does it not, to close
- [Brent Haskell article: Jeshua: On Creation](https://acimblog.com/brent-haskell-article-jeshua-on-creation/) - Greetings to you this day. I am Yeshua. I have come this day, as always, to speak with you about A Course in Miracles. Always it is to speak with you about what you are. Always it is to speak with you about your freedom. Always it is to speak with you about your release Greetings to you this day. I am Yeshua. I have come this day, as always, to speak with you about A Course in Miracles. Always it is to speak with you about what you are. Always it is to speak with you about your freedom. Always it is to speak with you about your release
- [Brent Haskell article: Jeshua: The Script Is Written](https://acimblog.com/brent-haskell-article-jeshua-the-script-is-written/) - Greetings to you this day. I am Jeshua. And I have come, as always, to discuss with you A Course in Miracles. You have been struggling, as it were, for some time, about some words, which I have placed in A Course in Miracles. And those words are these; “The script is written.” And what Greetings to you this day. I am Jeshua. And I have come, as always, to discuss with you A Course in Miracles. You have been struggling, as it were, for some time, about some words, which I have placed in A Course in Miracles. And those words are these; “The script is written.” And what
- [Confidence (genuine article or egoic con game)?](https://acimblog.com/confidence-genuine-article-or-egoic-con-game/) - Here's a request for comments on a favorite blog (which we were former custodians of, domain-wise): This Week's Call for Content: Tell Us How to Increase Self-Confidence Posted Mon, 01/11/2010 - 15:15 3 Comments Tags: Balance, confidence, self-esteem, self-trust We hope all of you are starting off 2010 on a great note. This week on Here's a request for comments on a favorite blog (which we were former custodians of, domain-wise): This Week's Call for Content: Tell Us How to Increase Self-Confidence Posted Mon, 01/11/2010 - 15:15 3 Comments Tags: Balance, confidence, self-esteem, self-trust We hope all of you are starting off 2010 on a great note. This week on
- [December 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/december-2012-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for December 2012: Is the universe a humungous virtual simulation? Thanks to Marisa C., who alerted me to a very interesting article that appeared in Yahoo News this week entitled "Whoa: Physicists testing to see if universe is a computer simulation". I say, full speed ahead instead of whoa, though! :-) Here is ACIMblog bulletin for December 2012: Is the universe a humungous virtual simulation? Thanks to Marisa C., who alerted me to a very interesting article that appeared in Yahoo News this week entitled "Whoa: Physicists testing to see if universe is a computer simulation". I say, full speed ahead instead of whoa, though! :-) Here is
- [November 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/november-2012-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for November 2012: Class: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws: Denver, CO Nov 5, 2012 On Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, from 7-9PM (Mountain Standard Time) I'll be giving an evening multimedia class/presentation: “Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation” at Shining Lotus ACIMblog bulletin for November 2012: Class: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws: Denver, CO Nov 5, 2012 On Monday, Nov. 5, 2012, from 7-9PM (Mountain Standard Time) I'll be giving an evening multimedia class/presentation: “Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation” at Shining Lotus
- [October 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/october-2012-acimblog-bulletin/) - ACIMblog bulletin for October 2012: Kindle edition of The Geometry Code now available! The long-awaited (at least by me :-) Kindle version of the book The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation is now available. Many thanks to all who have ACIMblog bulletin for October 2012: Kindle edition of The Geometry Code now available! The long-awaited (at least by me :-) Kindle version of the book The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation is now available. Many thanks to all who have
- [Inception and ACIM (part 2)](https://acimblog.com/inception-and-acim-part-2/) - In August 2010, right after the movie Inception was released, I was immediately impressed with the symbolism and references to "ACIM concepts" and wrote this article: Inception and Forgiving the Dream We Made Up. I've seen the movie Inception at least 5 times now, most recently on the Inception DVD (which has some excellent documentary In August 2010, right after the movie Inception was released, I was immediately impressed with the symbolism and references to "ACIM concepts" and wrote this article: Inception and Forgiving the Dream We Made Up. I've seen the movie Inception at least 5 times now, most recently on the Inception DVD (which has some excellent documentary
- [Book: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation by Bruce Rawles](https://acimblog.com/book-the-geometry-code-universal-symbolic-mirrors-of-natural-laws-within-us-friendly-reminders-of-inclusion-to-forgive-the-dreamer-of-separation-by-bruce-rawles/) - Kindle and paperback editions now available! Don't let the word "Geometry" in the title scare you off! While there is a backdrop of geometric symbols in this book, they are used merely to provide outside pictorial reminders of the inward condition of choosing our shared Teacher of Kindness... or, as is often the case, gently Kindle and paperback editions now available! Don't let the word "Geometry" in the title scare you off! While there is a backdrop of geometric symbols in this book, they are used merely to provide outside pictorial reminders of the inward condition of choosing our shared Teacher of Kindness... or, as is often the case, gently
- [Tom and Linda Carpenter - Ashland, Oregon seminar - Aug. 29, 2009](https://acimblog.com/tom-and-linda-carpenter-ashland-oregon-seminar-aug-29-2009/) - "Mind makes forms the symbol of its thoughts so the world can become evidence of their reality. The function of these symbols will bear witness to their purpose. To not be misled by the appearance of the symbol is the function of forgiveness." - Tom Carpenter I'm extremely happy to share the news that Tom "Mind makes forms the symbol of its thoughts so the world can become evidence of their reality. The function of these symbols will bear witness to their purpose. To not be misled by the appearance of the symbol is the function of forgiveness." - Tom Carpenter I'm extremely happy to share the news that Tom
- [August 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/august-2012-acimblog-bulletin/) - Sacred Geometry bulletin for August 2012: Upcoming Interviews / Webcasts / Videos / Meetings / Conferences / Presentations New ACIMexplained.com 'Google Hangouts' / interviews with Kenneth Bok Check out Kenneth Bok's new (google hangout) format (with multiple live videos) and Skype interviews on his superb YouTube channel about ACIM. Here's an example of the new Sacred Geometry bulletin for August 2012: Upcoming Interviews / Webcasts / Videos / Meetings / Conferences / Presentations New ACIMexplained.com 'Google Hangouts' / interviews with Kenneth Bok Check out Kenneth Bok's new (google hangout) format (with multiple live videos) and Skype interviews on his superb YouTube channel about ACIM. Here's an example of the new
- [Forgiveness: The One Solution In All Problems - Ashland seminar May 8, 2010 with Linda McNabb](https://acimblog.com/forgiveness-the-one-solution-in-all-problems-ashland-seminar-may-8-2010-with-linda-mcnabb/) - (This event was CANCELLED as of 18 Mar 2010 by presenter's request due to scheduling conflicts.) “When Darkness Takes Flight, You’ll Live in the Light” Linda McNabb, author of, One Again: A True Story of a Different Kind of Forgiveness, presents a workshop designed to show you how to release the past and open the (This event was CANCELLED as of 18 Mar 2010 by presenter's request due to scheduling conflicts.) “When Darkness Takes Flight, You’ll Live in the Light” Linda McNabb, author of, One Again: A True Story of a Different Kind of Forgiveness, presents a workshop designed to show you how to release the past and open the
- [Linda McNabb "Wisdom of True Forgiveness Workshop" seminar in Ashland on Oct. 24, 2009](https://acimblog.com/linda-mcnabb-seminar-in-ashland-on-oct-24-2009/) - “I realized that as immortal spirit I no longer needed to define myself by what had happened to my body or by what I'd done with my body. That is how I ended my suffering. This is everyone's story, it is a story of being lost and finding oneself. Sure, the events maybe different, but “I realized that as immortal spirit I no longer needed to define myself by what had happened to my body or by what I'd done with my body. That is how I ended my suffering. This is everyone's story, it is a story of being lost and finding oneself. Sure, the events maybe different, but
- [Love Without Limits: Applying the Principles of ACIM Daily - workshop 13-15 Nov. 2009 with Nouk Sanchez & Tomas Vieira](https://acimblog.com/love-without-limits-applying-the-principles-of-acim-daily-workshop-13-15-nov-with-nouk-sanchez-tomas-vieira/) - Wake up to a life-changing experience! Tomas & Nouk reveal why... “you will never consistently experience what you really want until the one unconscious saboteur is revealed and released!” Popular teachers of A Course In Miracles, Nouk Sanchez & Tomas Vieira authors of Take Me To Truth: Undoing the Ego will present an experiential 3-day Wake up to a life-changing experience! Tomas & Nouk reveal why... “you will never consistently experience what you really want until the one unconscious saboteur is revealed and released!” Popular teachers of A Course In Miracles, Nouk Sanchez & Tomas Vieira authors of Take Me To Truth: Undoing the Ego will present an experiential 3-day
- [CANCELLED - Take Me To Truth - Ashland workshop - Sep. 23-26, 2010](https://acimblog.com/tmtt-ashland-workshop-23-26sep2010/) - This event has been canceled, effective June 15, 2010. Apologies to those who pre-registered (a full refund will be sent this week)... “The Living Experience of Heaven on Earth” Popular teachers of A Course In Miracles, and authors of Take Me To Truth: Undoing the Ego Nouk Sanchez & Tomas Vieira will present an This event has been canceled, effective June 15, 2010. Apologies to those who pre-registered (a full refund will be sent this week)... “The Living Experience of Heaven on Earth” Popular teachers of A Course In Miracles, and authors of Take Me To Truth: Undoing the Ego Nouk Sanchez & Tomas Vieira will present an
- [June 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/june-2012-acim-bulletin/) - New ACIM studies book available TODAY!!! The new book: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation by Bruce Rawles (with a Foreward by Gary Renard) became available on Tuesday June 5th. Don’t let the word “Geometry” in the title scare you New ACIM studies book available TODAY!!! The new book: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation by Bruce Rawles (with a Foreward by Gary Renard) became available on Tuesday June 5th. Don’t let the word “Geometry” in the title scare you
- [July 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/july-2012-acim-bulletin/) - Non-Dual Metaphysics (and sacred geometry) Presentation in Palo Alto, Calif. 27Jul2012 I'm giving a Friday evening talk on non-dual metaphysics in the form of a multimedia presentation on The Geometry Code sponsored by the Foundation for Mind-Being Research (FMBR) at the Unity Community Church, Y.E.S. room, 3391 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA. Non-Dual Metaphysics (and Non-Dual Metaphysics (and sacred geometry) Presentation in Palo Alto, Calif. 27Jul2012 I'm giving a Friday evening talk on non-dual metaphysics in the form of a multimedia presentation on The Geometry Code sponsored by the Foundation for Mind-Being Research (FMBR) at the Unity Community Church, Y.E.S. room, 3391 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA. Non-Dual Metaphysics (and
- [The Ego-Self: Made Through Projection](https://acimblog.com/the-ego-self-made-through-projection/) - Let us begin by asking ourselves the questions, “Who am I?” and “How do I define myself?” How do we define who we are? Is it by our primary role, such as parent, CEO, spiritual teacher, artist, or student? Or do we define ourselves by our values, accomplishments, beliefs, personality, past experiences, childhood, body, (age, Let us begin by asking ourselves the questions, “Who am I?” and “How do I define myself?” How do we define who we are? Is it by our primary role, such as parent, CEO, spiritual teacher, artist, or student? Or do we define ourselves by our values, accomplishments, beliefs, personality, past experiences, childhood, body, (age,
- [May 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/may-2012-acimblog-bulletin/) - New ACIM studies book available June 5th! The new book: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation by Bruce Rawles (with a Foreward by Gary Renard) becomes available Tuesday June 5th. Don’t let the word “Geometry” in the title scare you New ACIM studies book available June 5th! The new book: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation by Bruce Rawles (with a Foreward by Gary Renard) becomes available Tuesday June 5th. Don’t let the word “Geometry” in the title scare you
- [Ken Bok interview: A Course in Miracles & Sacred Geometry?](https://acimblog.com/ken-bok-interview-a-course-in-miracles-sacred-geometry/) - Here's a fun interview that Kenneth Bok recently did with yours truly (the editor of ACIMblog.com)... "A Course in Miracles & Sacred Geometry? An interview with Bruce Rawles, Author of The Geometry Code" Kenneth provides a wonderful service for students of ACIM on his ACIM Explained YouTube Channel; you can also learn more about his Here's a fun interview that Kenneth Bok recently did with yours truly (the editor of ACIMblog.com)... "A Course in Miracles & Sacred Geometry? An interview with Bruce Rawles, Author of The Geometry Code" Kenneth provides a wonderful service for students of ACIM on his ACIM Explained YouTube Channel; you can also learn more about his
- [The peace of the Father - Sally McKirgan](https://acimblog.com/the-peace-of-the-father/) - Many nondual spiritual traditions tell us life is an illusion, a dream. A Course In Miracles is a nondual teaching that says we review a journey that was over long ago. Not only is the journey over but our true identity, as spirit, resides at home in heaven and is one with God. Life in Many nondual spiritual traditions tell us life is an illusion, a dream. A Course In Miracles is a nondual teaching that says we review a journey that was over long ago. Not only is the journey over but our true identity, as spirit, resides at home in heaven and is one with God. Life in
- [April 2012 ACIMblog bulletin](https://acimblog.com/april-2012/) - Hi all! ACIM Explained YouTube series with Kenneth Bok I've enjoyed Kenneth Bok's engaging online show (ACIM Explained) where he interviews ACIM luminaries, authors and does a wonderful job of sharing both the content and supporting info... Check it out! :-) Interview by Wendy Joy on "Bringing The Light" I had the pleasure of being Hi all! ACIM Explained YouTube series with Kenneth Bok I've enjoyed Kenneth Bok's engaging online show (ACIM Explained) where he interviews ACIM luminaries, authors and does a wonderful job of sharing both the content and supporting info... Check it out! :-) Interview by Wendy Joy on "Bringing The Light" I had the pleasure of being
- [You're invited to an ACIM skype chat/meeting on your computer! Starts Monday, 14June2010, 7PM PDT](https://acimblog.com/acim-skype-chat/) - Hi all: (Update: 24June2010: We actually haven't started yet, but if this sounds interesting, email me your skype name and I'll add you to the list for when we get started... soon! :-) A handful of our local (Rogue Valley, Oregon around the Ashland/Medford area) ACIM enthusiasts from the Wed. evening ACIM/DU group have been Hi all: (Update: 24June2010: We actually haven't started yet, but if this sounds interesting, email me your skype name and I'll add you to the list for when we get started... soon! :-) A handful of our local (Rogue Valley, Oregon around the Ashland/Medford area) ACIM enthusiasts from the Wed. evening ACIM/DU group have been
- [Jonathan Joshua's review of a Ken Wapnick workshop, March 2012 ](https://acimblog.com/jonathan-joshuas-review-of-a-ken-wapnick-workshop-march-2012/) - Ken Wapnick workshop, March 2012: "An unexamined life is not worth living" (Socrates) Let your mind be the hero of your day's dream. Dedicate each day to the Holy Spirit to serve the Mind, not the body's needs: pain-relief/pleasure, etc. Relationships must be healed at the level of the mind. There's no real need to Ken Wapnick workshop, March 2012: "An unexamined life is not worth living" (Socrates) Let your mind be the hero of your day's dream. Dedicate each day to the Holy Spirit to serve the Mind, not the body's needs: pain-relief/pleasure, etc. Relationships must be healed at the level of the mind. There's no real need to
- [Gary Renard workshop: Love Has Forgotten No One – Wimberley, TX: Apr 21, 2012](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-workshop-love-has-forgotten-no-one-wimberley-tx-apr-21-2012/) - Workshop: Love Has Forgotten No One with Gary Renard Unity Church of Wimberley at White Wings Ranch in Wimberley, Texas Saturday, April 21, 2012 Gary Renard, the best-selling author of the Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality, was a successful professional guitar player. During the Harmonic Convergence of 1987, he heard a calling Workshop: Love Has Forgotten No One with Gary Renard Unity Church of Wimberley at White Wings Ranch in Wimberley, Texas Saturday, April 21, 2012 Gary Renard, the best-selling author of the Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality, was a successful professional guitar player. During the Harmonic Convergence of 1987, he heard a calling
- [Just looking at the ego's sacred herd](https://acimblog.com/just-looking-at-the-egos-sacred-herd/) - This is a re-post of a post by Seth Duncan and my reply from a snippet of the conversation on "True Love and Forgiveness" on FaceBook from today. Seth Duncan: The topic of sex is extremely taboo in the world and even with a course in miracles students... At course groups topics like guilt and This is a re-post of a post by Seth Duncan and my reply from a snippet of the conversation on "True Love and Forgiveness" on FaceBook from today. Seth Duncan: The topic of sex is extremely taboo in the world and even with a course in miracles students... At course groups topics like guilt and
- [February-March 2012](https://acimblog.com/february-march-2012/) - Hi all! The February-March bulletin will again be short and sweet this (double) month ... Where did all that illusory time go? :-) New ACIM Gather Program about Journey Through The Manual on Tuesday Evenings Having completed a first pass reading of Kenneth Wapnick's brilliant Journey Through The Workbook of ACIM some months ago, I Hi all! The February-March bulletin will again be short and sweet this (double) month ... Where did all that illusory time go? :-) New ACIM Gather Program about Journey Through The Manual on Tuesday Evenings Having completed a first pass reading of Kenneth Wapnick's brilliant Journey Through The Workbook of ACIM some months ago, I
- [January 2012](https://acimblog.com/january-2012/) - Hi all! Newly Updated Website! The January - for another couple of hours here at least - bulletin will be short and sweet this month. The main reason for that is because ... cue the virtual trumpets and timpani :-) ... the new ACIMblog website is finally in place! Hooray! I hope you find the Hi all! Newly Updated Website! The January - for another couple of hours here at least - bulletin will be short and sweet this month. The main reason for that is because ... cue the virtual trumpets and timpani :-) ... the new ACIMblog website is finally in place! Hooray! I hope you find the
- [A New Years Resolution that really COULD make a difference :-)](https://acimblog.com/a-new-years-resolution-that-really-could-make-a-difference/) - One of many great videos by Kenneth Wapnick: New Year's Resolution_Themes from "A Course in Miracles" Here is the complete list of YouTube videos from Foundation for A Course in Miracles (FACIM) One of many great videos by Kenneth Wapnick: New Year's Resolution_Themes from "A Course in Miracles" Here is the complete list of YouTube videos from Foundation for A Course in Miracles (FACIM)
- [Nouk & Tomas interview by Law of Attraction Talk Radio Host Jewels](https://acimblog.com/nouk-tomas-interview/) - Nouk Sanchez and Tomas Vieira are the interview guests of Law of Attraction Talk Radio Host Jewels in understanding ego that keeps you separate from joy. Check out their upcoming 2010 Ashland workshop! Those of us who attended the Ashland workshop in November 2009 are VERY enthused about their returning to Ashland to continue developing Nouk Sanchez and Tomas Vieira are the interview guests of Law of Attraction Talk Radio Host Jewels in understanding ego that keeps you separate from joy. Check out their upcoming 2010 Ashland workshop! Those of us who attended the Ashland workshop in November 2009 are VERY enthused about their returning to Ashland to continue developing
- [Nouk Sanchez & Tomas Vieira - videos and interviews](https://acimblog.com/nouk-sanchez-tomas-vieira-videos-and-interviews/) - Here are some superb videos from two different presentations given by Nouk Sanchez and Tomas Vieira. The first set of video excerpts were made during the audio recording of "The Miracle of Trust", a 6 audio CD set, produced by Sounds True. Here is a companion article/interview: The Peace That Comes Through Trust. The second Here are some superb videos from two different presentations given by Nouk Sanchez and Tomas Vieira. The first set of video excerpts were made during the audio recording of "The Miracle of Trust", a 6 audio CD set, produced by Sounds True. Here is a companion article/interview: The Peace That Comes Through Trust. The second
- [Gary Renard & Cindy Lora-Renard in Colorado Springs, CO Sep. 24, 2011](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-cindy-lora-renard-in-colorado-springs-co-sep-24-2011/) - For all fans (and soon-to-be fans) of Disappearance of the Universe, Your Immortal Reality and all of Gary Renard's audio, video and other great work ... Don't miss Gary and Cindy in Colorado Springs on Sep. 24th! Gary shared 3 wonderful seminars with us when we lived in Oregon, and as a new Colorado dreamscape For all fans (and soon-to-be fans) of Disappearance of the Universe, Your Immortal Reality and all of Gary Renard's audio, video and other great work ... Don't miss Gary and Cindy in Colorado Springs on Sep. 24th! Gary shared 3 wonderful seminars with us when we lived in Oregon, and as a new Colorado dreamscape
- [ACIMblog Favorites](https://acimblog.com/acimblog-favorites/) - __Amazon.com Widgets The listings above are a sampling of our favorite ACIM books and media. If you want a larger list, click here for a more extensive selection of books, audios, DVDs and other items related to A Course In Miracles. Purchasing from these links help support this labor of love website and we appreciate __Amazon.com Widgets The listings above are a sampling of our favorite ACIM books and media. If you want a larger list, click here for a more extensive selection of books, audios, DVDs and other items related to A Course In Miracles. Purchasing from these links help support this labor of love website and we appreciate
- ["Awakening to Conscious Co-Creation" interview archive](https://acimblog.com/awakening-to-conscious-co-creation-interview-archive/) - Here is an audio archive of my very fun conversation on "Awakening to Conscious Co-Creation" on Peter Tongue's show. I meander a bit with geometric metaphors and Hermetic Laws (which will be familiar to those who know of some of my other interests), but it's primarily about the pure non-dual metaphysics of ACIM. I have Here is an audio archive of my very fun conversation on "Awakening to Conscious Co-Creation" on Peter Tongue's show. I meander a bit with geometric metaphors and Hermetic Laws (which will be familiar to those who know of some of my other interests), but it's primarily about the pure non-dual metaphysics of ACIM. I have
- [Finding Happy Birthday Peace!](https://acimblog.com/finding-happy-birthday-peace/) - Finding Happy Birthday Peace! By Sally McKirgan Are we born only to die? And if so Why? That was my waking thought on the morning of my recent 60 something Birthday! “What a revolting development this is,” as a character on TV used to say in disgust. Can it be that we are born, enter Finding Happy Birthday Peace! By Sally McKirgan Are we born only to die? And if so Why? That was my waking thought on the morning of my recent 60 something Birthday! “What a revolting development this is,” as a character on TV used to say in disgust. Can it be that we are born, enter
- [(Tomas Vieira's) Spirit IS](https://acimblog.com/tomas-vieiras-spirit-is/) - In the normal reckoning of space and time, I 'met' Thomas Vieira less than 2 years ago in San Francisco at a conference on A Course In Miracles. He and his former wife and teaching/learning partner, Nouk Sanchez, were giving a 75-minute workshop on their ACIM experiences and revelations. I immediately felt connected to both, In the normal reckoning of space and time, I 'met' Thomas Vieira less than 2 years ago in San Francisco at a conference on A Course In Miracles. He and his former wife and teaching/learning partner, Nouk Sanchez, were giving a 75-minute workshop on their ACIM experiences and revelations. I immediately felt connected to both,
- [JAFO revisited - The World Is Our Study Group](https://acimblog.com/jafo-revisited-the-world-is-our-study-group/) - Once again, I'm forgiving myself for what appears like not having the site quite as far along as I thought it would be by now! :-) However, I'm confident that it's evolving according to a plan far superior to anything I could devise. Meanwhile, here's an email (slightly modified) that I sent to one of Once again, I'm forgiving myself for what appears like not having the site quite as far along as I thought it would be by now! :-) However, I'm confident that it's evolving according to a plan far superior to anything I could devise. Meanwhile, here's an email (slightly modified) that I sent to one of
- [I have no age (prose by Terry Miller)](https://acimblog.com/i-have-no-age-prose-by-terry-miller/) - Fellow ACIM student Terry Miller shares: "While in a meditative state during a car ride to see Tom and Linda Carpenter speak in Ashland I was reading from their book DIALOGUE ON AWAKENING Communion with Jesus. I've no idea now what concept on what page that I was contemplating, but this poem came to me Fellow ACIM student Terry Miller shares: "While in a meditative state during a car ride to see Tom and Linda Carpenter speak in Ashland I was reading from their book DIALOGUE ON AWAKENING Communion with Jesus. I've no idea now what concept on what page that I was contemplating, but this poem came to me
- [JAFO (Just Another Forgiveness Opportunity) T -Shirt](https://acimblog.com/jafo-just-another-forgiveness-opportunity/) - Hi all: I thought this "JAFO" shirt might help remind me not to take the illusion of our increasingly surreal 3D world too seriously... more posts to follow; thought I'd start out on a whimsical note! :-) The quote is from Gary Renard, author of Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality. Here's a Hi all: I thought this "JAFO" shirt might help remind me not to take the illusion of our increasingly surreal 3D world too seriously... more posts to follow; thought I'd start out on a whimsical note! :-) The quote is from Gary Renard, author of Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality. Here's a
- [Books by Gary R. Renard](https://acimblog.com/books-by-gary-r-renard/) - Order new from Hay House Publishing: On SALE now: Two remarkable teachers came into Gary Renard's life in 1992, he chose to listen to them carefully. (And ask a lot of questions.) The result is this startling book: An extraordinary record of 17 mind-bending conversations that took place over nearly a decade, reorienting the author's Order new from Hay House Publishing: On SALE now: Two remarkable teachers came into Gary Renard's life in 1992, he chose to listen to them carefully. (And ask a lot of questions.) The result is this startling book: An extraordinary record of 17 mind-bending conversations that took place over nearly a decade, reorienting the author's
- [Gary Renard "Endless Now" seminar in Ashland, Oregon – Saturday July 17, 2010](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-endless-now-seminar-ashland-oregon-17july2010/) - Best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality, Gary Renard will be giving an all day seminar in Ashland, Oregon on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10AM-4PM Best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality, Gary Renard will be giving an all day seminar in Ashland, Oregon on Saturday, July 17, 2010 from 10AM-4PM (book-signing from 4-5PM) at the Best Western Windsor Inn. For more information, contact us via email, or phone 541-973-3512. To register, please mail a
- [Ashland Oregon lodging options for attendees of Gary Renard's July 17, 2010 seminar](https://acimblog.com/ashland-oregon-lodging-options-july2010/) - This is the email that Ed Karlovich sent me regarding options for lodging in Ashland, Oregon for those from out of the Rogue Valley area attending Gary and Cindy's seminar here. The Holiday Inn Express is a 3-minute walk from the Best Western Windsor Inn, where the seminar will be held. You can contact Ed This is the email that Ed Karlovich sent me regarding options for lodging in Ashland, Oregon for those from out of the Rogue Valley area attending Gary and Cindy's seminar here. The Holiday Inn Express is a 3-minute walk from the Best Western Windsor Inn, where the seminar will be held. You can contact Ed
- [True Worthiness](https://acimblog.com/true-worthiness/) - Opening up to receiving love in the world can help support 'true worthiness' at the level of effect, but joining with God in silence, and inviting His Love into my mind by loving Him as best I can, goes to cause. There, I can see that I must give the Love I want to remember I have it, and so begin to receive healing for those damned unconscious blocks to It's awareness. I'm continuing to appreciate the peace attained through practicing advanced forgiveness as modeled in The Disappearance of the Universe. I know it's working when I find no reaction from something that would definitely have upset me before. Forgive, realizing it never really happened, and so re-train the mind to eventually see everyone as innocent. It's
- [Three Step Process To Undo The Ego](https://acimblog.com/three-step-process-to-undo-the-ego/) - The Disappearance of the Universe, straight talk about A Course In Miracles and a 3-step process to undo the ego. A Course In Miracles is a spiritual teaching of pure love and forgiveness, written down by Helen Shucman as she heard the words dictated by Jesus. It is 3 books in one: a text that The Disappearance of the Universe, straight talk about A Course In Miracles and a 3-step process to undo the ego. A Course In Miracles is a spiritual teaching of pure love and forgiveness, written down by Helen Shucman as she heard the words dictated by Jesus. It is 3 books in one: a text that
- [7 FAQs When Starting A Course Correction with ACIM ](https://acimblog.com/7-faqs-when-starting-a-course-correction-with-acim/) - "There must be another way. But what?" I was asked in a review of The Disappearance of the Universe I wrote for Amazon to clarify how the messages of Arten & Pursah (the author's teachers) actually helped me out. As Arten says in the book, "The most striking validity of this approach will be demonstrated "There must be another way. But what?" I was asked in a review of The Disappearance of the Universe I wrote for Amazon to clarify how the messages of Arten & Pursah (the author's teachers) actually helped me out. As Arten says in the book, "The most striking validity of this approach will be demonstrated
- [The 5 Steps to Hearing the Voice for God - DavidPaul Doyle & Candace Doyle](https://acimblog.com/the-5-steps-to-hearing-the-voice-for-god-davidpaul-doyle-candace-doyle/) - Join DavidPaul Doyle and Candace Doyle for a 6 hour workshop you won't forget on how to hear the Voice of the Holy Spirit as a distinct and conversational voice within you. DavidPaul and Candace are the authors of The Voice for Love: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom to Fulfill Your Life's Purpose. DavidPaul Doyle is Join DavidPaul Doyle and Candace Doyle for a 6 hour workshop you won't forget on how to hear the Voice of the Holy Spirit as a distinct and conversational voice within you. DavidPaul and Candace are the authors of The Voice for Love: Accessing Your Inner Wisdom to Fulfill Your Life's Purpose. DavidPaul Doyle is
- [Don't Blame God!](https://acimblog.com/dont-blame-god/) - Do you often wonder where the term an “Act of God” came from? It probably originated in ancient times when The Gods were blamed for everything. It put some “order” on chaos in order to explain the unexplainable. When disaster happens like a tsunami, earthquake, hurricanes, horrible accidents, disease and death, there is no reasonable Do you often wonder where the term an “Act of God” came from? It probably originated in ancient times when The Gods were blamed for everything. It put some “order” on chaos in order to explain the unexplainable. When disaster happens like a tsunami, earthquake, hurricanes, horrible accidents, disease and death, there is no reasonable
- [Forgive Everyone Everything](https://acimblog.com/forgive-everyone-everything/) - Forgive and be free! Forgive them for what they did or didn’t do! Exclude no one from the blessing of your forgiveness, including your Self. Forgive your 4th grade teacher, the co-worker who betrayed you, the military, parents, siblings, all relatives, enemies and friends! And whoever it was who scratched your car and forgot to Forgive and be free! Forgive them for what they did or didn’t do! Exclude no one from the blessing of your forgiveness, including your Self. Forgive your 4th grade teacher, the co-worker who betrayed you, the military, parents, siblings, all relatives, enemies and friends! And whoever it was who scratched your car and forgot to
- [Wapnick audio on DU Yahoo Group](https://acimblog.com/wapnick-audio-ondu-yahoo-group/) - Here are some audio clips of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick on the DU Yahoo Group; enjoy! He always gets right to the crucial heart of our real concerns... namely how to effectively practice true forgiveness! Here are some audio clips of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick on the DU Yahoo Group; enjoy! He always gets right to the crucial heart of our real concerns... namely how to effectively practice true forgiveness!
- [Silence Is Itself](https://acimblog.com/silence-is-itself/) - Silence is itself ... unmoving. Silence needs nothing. Silence is generous to movement with no response. Silence could laugh at movement but that would require movement. Silence might be angered by movement but anger is the child of pride and silence knows it not. In the heart of silence forgiveness lies. A forgiving heart demands Silence is itself ... unmoving. Silence needs nothing. Silence is generous to movement with no response. Silence could laugh at movement but that would require movement. Silence might be angered by movement but anger is the child of pride and silence knows it not. In the heart of silence forgiveness lies. A forgiving heart demands
- [A Course in Miracles and Forgiveness](https://acimblog.com/a-course-in-miracles-and-forgiveness/) - ACIM T p 138 Knowledge is not the motivation for learning this course. Peace is. This is the prerequisite for knowledge only because those who are in conflict are not peaceful, and peace is the condition of knowledge because it is the condition of the Kingdom. Knowledge can be restored only when you meet its ACIM T p 138 Knowledge is not the motivation for learning this course. Peace is. This is the prerequisite for knowledge only because those who are in conflict are not peaceful, and peace is the condition of knowledge because it is the condition of the Kingdom. Knowledge can be restored only when you meet its
- [How important it is to gently lay down my defenses](https://acimblog.com/gently-lay-down-my-defenses/) - Hi All, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and revelations, it's so nice to get an idea where we are at on this journey, what comes up and to have a forum to put it out there in the space of like minds and forgiving friends! Interesting about the body symptoms as I have been confounded Hi All, Thanks for sharing your thoughts and revelations, it's so nice to get an idea where we are at on this journey, what comes up and to have a forum to put it out there in the space of like minds and forgiving friends! Interesting about the body symptoms as I have been confounded
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- [Gary Renard seminar in Ashland, Oregon - Saturday April 25, 2009](https://acimblog.com/gary-renard-workshop-in-ashland-oregon-saturday-april-25-2009/) - I'm enthused to report that Gary Renard will be giving an all day seminar in Ashland, Oregon on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 10AM-4PM (book-signing from 4-5PM) at the Best Western Windsor Inn. For more information, contact us via email, or phone 541-826-3583. To register, please mail a check for $75 to Elysian Publishing, POB I'm enthused to report that Gary Renard will be giving an all day seminar in Ashland, Oregon on Saturday, April 25, 2009 from 10AM-4PM (book-signing from 4-5PM) at the Best Western Windsor Inn. For more information, contact us via email, or phone 541-826-3583. To register, please mail a check for $75 to Elysian Publishing, POB
- [The Youngbloods - Get Together - lyrics](https://acimblog.com/the-youngbloods-get-together-lyrics/) - This category is envisioned as a place to take familiar song lyrics and have some fun reinterpreting with guidance from our Real, Universal Self. To start us off, here are some favorite lyrics that are almost cliché, but you know, they really stand the test of time (or eternity in this case :-) The Youngbloods This category is envisioned as a place to take familiar song lyrics and have some fun reinterpreting with guidance from our Real, Universal Self. To start us off, here are some favorite lyrics that are almost cliché, but you know, they really stand the test of time (or eternity in this case :-) The Youngbloods
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