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Views: 1566(1 vote) - ***Tolerance - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Robert PerryOur standards for how things ought to be are among our most prized possessions. In our eyes, the fact that we have high standards demonstrates that we are a quality person. Our high standards appear to elevate us far above those people who think anything is good, those people who have no ...
Views: 1556(1 vote) - Getting Started With 'A Course in Miracles' - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Greg MackieYou're an absolute newbie to A Course in Miracles who has just acquired a copy of the book (or has just opened that Course book that has been gathering dust on your bookshelf). You want to begin working with it, to try it out and see if it's something that you want to pursue further. How do you ...
Views: 1555(1 vote) - Dream Big! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from kim perreaultThe Law of Attraction principle states that like attracts like, whether positive or negative, and it is always in effect whether you are aware of it or not. This principle, taught in the book and movie The Secret, has been around for hundreds of years. Recently we’ve seen this information ...
Views: 1551(1 vote) - Tree of Knowledge - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Dawn Mitchell“Another tree is almost down??!! What am I going to do this time?” Although it had been nearly three years ago, it seemed as if just yesterday, a massive tree had fallen down in my backyard nearly demolishing the corner of my quaint home in my peaceful neighborhood. I remembered that cold ...
Views: 1548(1 vote) - Trusting everyone perfectly even when they are screwing up royally and being jerks. - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Lisa NatoliI love A Course in Miracles. http://www.gorgeousforgod.com Lesson 181 says "I trust my brothers, who are one with me." “Trusting your brothers is essential to establishing and holding up your faith in your ability to transcend doubt and lack of sure conviction in yourself.” SO THERE ...
Views: 1545(3 votes) - Love is Our Only Way Out of Fear - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Nancy MiillerFor a few weeks I had been feeling down, low, and just not myself. My self-esteem was being hit in a hard way. From outside appearances no one would have known. Also, by outside appearances, people would have been surprised based on me having a good job, a good salary, a wonderful home and ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - ***I Rest In God - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Robert PerryOur need for rest goes very deep. Who does not look forward to a peaceful rest? Even more important than rest of the body, however, is rest of the mind. Who of us does not yearn for rest from our cares and anxieties, our sense of burden, and our crippling fears? While rest of the body is easily ...
Views: 1531(1 vote) - Book Review: Relationships as a Spiritual Journey From Specialness to Holiness - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1525(1 vote) - "Be a Miracle" - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2018 from Barry and Joyce VissellMiracles happen all the time. You probably know someone who has had a miracle happen to them, or maybe a miracle has happened to you. I know a woman whose cancer tumor disappeared overnight after she and several others stayed up all night praying. The doctors said there was no medical ...
Views: 1522 - LET'S GO DEEPER - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloLet's Go Deeper — How It Works When I was a child my big question was “Who am I?” After awhile I realized that the answers I was getting were all too cynical for this peewee optimist. I still don’t have it all figured out, but perhaps you’d like a look at my findings 60 plus years ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - ***Who Was Jesus? - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2008 from Robert PerryIt seems to me that almost everyone carries respect for Jesus. I find it remarkable that one man can command respect from such a broad spectrum of people. Yet we have so many different ways of seeing him: the divine Son of God sent to earth to die for our sins, a wise teacher, a social prophet, ...
Views: 1487(1 vote) - The house that guilt built - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Susan DuganI was walking my dog on another oddly mild December day here in Denver, Colorado, the kind of weather that would have catapulted pre-A Course in Miracles Susan into a frenzied contemplation of the inevitability of global warming. But today, in the throes of another imaginary interview with ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - Book Review: Glossary of Terms from A Course in Miracles - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1482(1 vote) - You can go home againSubmitted on Sep 17, 2009 from Susan DuganYou can go home again “We know nothing. You are now up to speed.” -Steve Martin as Inspector Clouseau, Pink Panther 2 In the set I constructed in which to act out my coming of age there are many flags and many fences. Stone walls that once protected revolutionary freedom fighters from ...
Views: 1472(4 votes) - The Journey Into the Ego (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Santi ChaconThe Two Thought-Systems: Their are two thought systems that are explained in the bible and in the course (ACIM). One is based on the will or sovereignty of God the other is based on fear. The thought system that is based on fear is called the ego (in the bible it's called 'the old man' or ...
Views: 1461(5 votes) - ***Who Is The Son Of God? - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2008 from Robert PerryWe are all familiar with the idea of the “Son of God.” This is the Christian notion that Jesus of Nazareth was God the Father’s only begotten Son. Even without hearing a theological explanation, we know what this means. A father looks upon his son as an extension of his own ...
Views: 1459(1 vote) - Chile: A Lesson in Courage, Faith and Patriotism for the Entire World - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2010 from Rev Michael BrescianiThe capsule the Chilean Navy constructed traveled up and down through the earth a distance of 33 miles in total to save 33 trapped Chilean miners. The courage, faith and patriotism of the nation, the rescuers and the miners have now traveled across the globe to touch every nation in the ...
Views: 1445 - Book Review: Path of Light: Stepping into Peace with "A Course in Miracles" - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1444(1 vote) - ***Honesty - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Robert PerryHonesty is a central topic in human relationships. We all want to be told the truth, and we all try to think of ourselves as honest persons. Even so, the fact remains that we all lie, even if only in little ways. We offer excuses that are not the real reasons for not getting something done. We ...
Views: 1441(1 vote) - Living In The Moment - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Randy MerglerMy rear bumper has been adorned with a sticker one of my kids picked out seven years ago when we brought two English Mastiff puppies, Spunknik and Tasaki, into our family. The sticker read I Love (heart actually, a drawing of a heart, you know!) My Mastiff. I used to also have one that read My ...
Views: 1414 - Book Review: Reality & Illusion: An Overview of Course Metaphysics - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2008 from Robin KThis book review is part of a series that covers the topic of A Course In Miracles. Considered by many of its students to be their "spiritual path," the book A Course in Miracles has sold over 1.6 million copies since its appearance in 1975. As its title suggests, its purpose is to train us to ...
Views: 1399(1 vote) - Moved to Tears and Loving Acts by Witnessing Kindness - by Submitted on May 21, 2018 from Margaret PaulLearn about the feeling of ‘elevation’ and why you might be moved to tears and benevolence by witnessing acts of kindness. Have you ever been moved to tears by acts of kindness? This happens to me all the time and I’ve often wondered about it. I recently read an article by Daniel Burke, ...
Views: 1395(1 vote) - The Journey Into the Ego (Part 2 of 2) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Santi ChaconConflicted The human mind is so fragile; there is a fine line between genius and insanity. Any level of remedy is thwarted by our own impulse to self-sabotage. Our mental or inner worlds are a constant of being deceived and deceiving, and where extensions of love from a caring creator are ...
Views: 1387(5 votes) - ***What's In A Name? - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2007 from Robert PerryWhile it is true that a rose by any other name would still be as beautiful, names exert a powerful influence on our minds. Think of how a beautiful name can create a good first impression. Think of the thought that goes into the naming of a child. And think of how it would feel to have no name. ...
Views: 1357(2 votes) - ***Does God Ask Us to Make Sacrifices? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Robert PerryI personally believe that God gives us jobs to do in the world. In essence, these jobs amount to helping others on their journey to total freedom. The outer form of these functions may look quite mundane. They may look like parenting a child, or running a small non-profit organization, or even ...
Views: 1333 - ***God's Verdict - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2007 from Robert PerryWe tend to go through life feeling accused from many corners, from bosses, children, former (and current) spouses. Defending ourselves against these accusations can seem like a full-time job. We seem to be always offering our counter-explanation of the same events, in which the blame quite ...
Views: 1323(1 vote) - Join the Healing Team - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2021 from Rev. Tony PonticelloOn September 10th, 2017, Rev. Tony Ponticello addressed those in attendance for the Community Miracles Center’s Sunday Gathering. Below is lightly edited transcription of the talk he gave. Thank you all who are listening on ACIM Gather and now thank all of you who are watching this video on ...
Views: 1303(1 vote) - A Gift In My Life - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Todd PuntolilloA Gift in My Life My friend Nel is a woman whom I can never forget. She is bright, funny and very excited about energy work—a part of my life that is very important to me. It really pleased me that she was in tune with my work and liked to share the healing energies. She practiced Reiki and was ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - What Enlightens Your Eyes and Senses? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2019 from Sri TulasiEver wondered what is that power that enlightens our senses, that makes our eyes see, even in our dreams? In Kenopanishad, a seeker enquires to his spiritual master – “By whom willed, does the mind go towards its object - keneṣitaṁ patatipreṣitaṁ manaḥ? Enlightened and directed by what ...
Views: 1292(1 vote) - 4 tips to Calm down your Kundalini Power - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2019 from Sri TulasiKundalini Cool Down Exercise 1) Visualize a globe above your head filled with cool, blue energy. Let this energy flow down (earthwards) to the crown of your head. Note the cooling effect this has. 2) Imagine a hollow tube running down your back, the central channel of the kundalini. Let ...
Views: 1223 - Breaking Your Rules and Limitations - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2019 from David NelmesDuring meditation or prayer, I would focus on many aspects of inner healing, such as: Releasing the past Releasing any bindings or agreements Cutting cords to others and things Dissolving entanglements of energy Handing over unhelpful thoughts for correction Recently, however, it came ...
Views: 1191 - ***Leaving the Slate Blank - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2007 from Robert PerryHave you ever noticed how uncomfortable we are with empty spaces? We ache for leisure time, but then we anxiously fill it with a busy itinerary. We keep ourselves frantic with responsibilities, as if a moment alone with ourselves is a frightening prospect. Even when we do flop down in the chair ...
Views: 1177 - ***Who Are the Blind? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2007 from Robert PerryWe rely so much on our eyes. Seeing is believing, the old saying goes. But what exactly do our eyes show us? If you think about it, all they see is form—shapes in motion. Yet what we really want to discover is what things mean. We want to know if something is good or bad. We want to know ...
Views: 1175(1 vote) - Manifesting Medium Helps with Spiritual Issues - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2020 from Ian MonroeThe Manifesting Medium Victoria Mann, a Chopra Center Certified Perfect Health Instructor channels soul plans and identifies areas holding individuals back from their optimum level of happiness. She practices ‘clearing energy blocks’ through Ayurvedic Alchemy™ , helping individuals resolve ...
Views: 1165(1 vote) - ***The Path To True Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Robert PerryIs it not remarkable how our feelings about ourselves can rise and fall with such rapidity? When we do something really useful or say something really intelligent, we can feel great about ourselves. Yet a moment later we can feel like an idiot, as we do or say something else. Clearly, we see ...
Views: 1144(1 vote) - How to practice Kundalini Exercise? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2019 from Sri TulasiYou can do this activation exercise daily and after two or three weeks you can feel a subtle change in your energy. The kundalini system becomes mildly activated and the time has come to learn a new spiritual exercise for the next step in your spiritual development. If for one way or another ...
Views: 1143 - Is the Time of Learning Over? - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2021 from Rev. Tony PonticelloOn October 1, 2017, Rev. Tony Ponticello gave a talk to those assembled at the Community Miracles Center Sunday Gathering in San Francisco, California. Below is a lightly edited transcription of that talk. Welcome back everybody! Thank you so much for joining us again. Welcome everybody who ...
Views: 1142 - Relationships Part One - by Submitted on May 25, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloIn no other arena do we struggle or triumph more passionately than in relationships. A Gift in My Life My friend Nel is a woman whom I can never forget. She is bright, funny and very excited about energy work—a part of my life that is very important to me. It really pleased me that she was in ...
Views: 1105 - NATURAL CURES: Music, Nature, Laughter and Meditation - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2019 from Todd PuntolilloThese four make life work for us: Music, Nature, Laughter and Meditation What would life be without them? When thinking about enlightenment, bliss, serenity and inner peace, it is easy to get ‘all left-brained’ and forget that God gave us, at birth, tools and mechanisms to escape the ...
Views: 1099(2 votes) - Christian Counseling - Finding Answers to Life's Problems - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Pie chanTake some time to get comfortable and explore the content of Steward’s Gift Counseling: mental health resources, blogs, and services. If you live in Dallas, Plano, Frisco, McKinney, or surrounding North Texas cities I am honored to offer Christian counseling services to you. I specialize in ...
Views: 1066(2 votes) - Meditation & The Power of Observation - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Kip Mazuy"You do not need to get rid of resistance. You do not need to get rid of negativity, or insecurity. You do not need to get rid of thinking or anything at all. The simple act of observing what is here, of consciously accepting and watching your experience in this moment is all ...
Views: 1063(2 votes) - ***Seeing No Strangers - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Robert PerryHow do we respond to strangers? We usually maintain our reserve. We might be polite even while we remain unconcerned. And we are probably at least a little afraid. Behind this person’s face might lurk a sick mind, even a criminal mind. Who knows what would happen if we let this person into ...
Views: 1050 - Tools For Clergy To Look Their Most Professional At Weddings! - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Kevin MillerWithin this discussion I wish to talk about the essential issues when you involved officiateing the solemnization of someone’s marriage (conducting wedding ceremonies) so that a well-done and professional ceremony is usually performed by the minister, for the happy couple. You'll also understand ...
Views: 972 - Find better ways to cope with your depression - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2020 from Wajahat AliTIP! To be happier, try to avoid sugary foods. This includes those that are considered good for you, such as honey or fruit juice. Clinical depression can bring insomnia, anxiety, eating disorders, and even suicidal tendencies, so you can be sure that depression is an incredibly serious ...
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Views: 727 - 7 Ways Music Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2021 from Ellen JeniferMusic has a powerful effect on our moods. Different styles of music can change the way we experience and process emotions from happiness, excitement, or sadness- it's all in what you're listening to. How does music reduce stress, and why is everyone not aware of this amazing alternative to ...
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