Category Archives: A Course in Miracles

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”

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”

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”

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”

Prior to teaching A Course in Miracles, Tara Singh undertook a three year silent retreat. He gave three years of his life to silence! Can you imagine that? The discipline it took, the commitment . . . People ask me sometimes why I read Tara Singh so closely, and listen to him on tape andContinue reading “Honoring Tara Singh’s Vision of A Course in Miracles”

In A Course in Miracles, extension is the opposite of projection. It is similar in form, but altogether different in content, and thus in effect. When we project, we are attempting to disown what is fearful and distressing. When we extend, we are blessing ourselves and others by offering love to them. Another way toContinue reading “Projection and Extension in A Course in Miracles”