There is a great story in the Zen tradition that you probably know. A farmer’s horse runs away leaving him with no means to work the fields. “What a pity,” his neighbors say. “Poor you.” “We’ll see,” says the farmer. The next day the horse comes home leading three wild horses. “That’s great!” say theContinue reading “The Solution is Simple (That’s Why I Resist It)”
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The Journey Ends in Love
There is a certain pattern to my practice of A Course in Miracles. Lately it has become more pronounced. I stumble into a state of genuine happiness and peace. It’s heavenly, if you’ll forgive a cliche. But then – after a minute or a few hours, sometimes even a day or two – doubt andContinue reading “The Journey Ends in Love”
A Course in Miracles Lesson 158
Today I learn to give as I receive. A Course in Miracles teaches us that revelation – direct union with God – is beyond the scope of what can be taught (T-1.II.2:1-3). Vision, on the other hand – recognizing our own self in our brothers and sisters and thus joining with them – is very muchContinue reading “A Course in Miracles Lesson 158”
A Course in Miracles Lesson 156
I walk with God in perfect holiness. God does not move; we appear to move. The course is using “walk” here to reflect both our understanding of the world brought forth in separation and the reality of the real world. Basically we are on a journey that is an illusion because there is nothing toContinue reading “A Course in Miracles Lesson 156”
Coherence is Movement
Coherence is in motion. It is a moment, much like a river as it moves from higher to lower ground, bounded by banks. This distinction matters, inasmuch as we seem to have a tendency, innate or otherwise, to look for static, one-off solutions. We imagine that there is a blueprint for truth and reality andContinue reading “Coherence is Movement”
On Guilt, Corsets and A Course in Miracles
I was talking with a friend the other day about forgiveness. In particular, I was harboring a grudge with an ACIM teacher who is not meeting my personal standard for gender equity. Cut him some slack, my friend said. He’s your father’s age. It’s a generational thing. When we find ourselves really hating on somebody,Continue reading “On Guilt, Corsets and A Course in Miracles”