Our practice of A Course in Miracles leads us to that space where there are two choices: either we are indulging the ideal of coming closer to God, which is effectively to worship an idol, or we are undoing the illusions which prevent awareness that we are already in God, as God is in us.Continue reading “We Are Indulging Ideals or Undoing Illusions”
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On Projecting Our Inner Teacher
A Course in Miracles teaches – in no insignificant way – that the Holy Spirit is our Teacher (see, for example, T-5.III.10:1, T-7.VII.7:2, T-8.VIII.9:10 and T-16.I.5:6). This is a liberating idea because the Holy Spirit is a symbol of our healed mind, the condition in which it remembers perfectly its oneness with God. Thus, theContinue reading “On Projecting Our Inner Teacher”
A Course in Miracles and Trust in God
What does it mean, in the context of A Course in Miracles, to trust God? Though I have my reasons for taking leave of the Catholic church, I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the many gifts I learned within its rituals and influence. My parents in particular were devoted believers, models ofContinue reading “A Course in Miracles and Trust in God”
A Course in Miracles: Big Shifts in Thinking
I perceive the rhythm and movement of A Course in Miracles as a subtle presence in my life – powerful but not overwhelming. It is reminiscent of a brook slowly carving away at the landscape, quiet and beautiful, and one only notices its transformational effects after months or even years . In a sense, thisContinue reading “A Course in Miracles: Big Shifts in Thinking”
The Peace of Christ (Is Not Contingent)
The peace of Christ is not contingent. Thus, our expression of it cannot be contingent either. To the extent I am offering love conditionally, I remain separate from Christ. And since there are no degrees in separation, to be estranged even a little is to be estranged wholly. The paradox inherent in my practice ofContinue reading “The Peace of Christ (Is Not Contingent)”
Inquiry and A Course in Miracles
A spirit of inquiry is helpful in our practice of A Course in Miracles. Forgiveness requires honesty, often at levels to which we are unaccustomed to giving attention. The willingness to investigate – to ask questions – particularly outside the bounds of our spiritual and psychological comfort zones can be very fruitful. It can helpContinue reading “Inquiry and A Course in Miracles”