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  • The Shadow Side of Positive Change ~ Daniel Tipton

    Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton* THE SHADOW SIDE OF POSITIVE CHANGE [as it appeared in the December 2011 Newsletter] I like the title Dare to Be Happy because, most of the time, it takes courage to initiate changes… Continue reading

  • GAFF ~ Thoughts of a Fisherman Gift of Ivy

    GAFF: And The Gift of Ivy Thoughts of an Old Fisherman by Lorena R. Peter, Ph.D.* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [as it appeared in the December 2011 Newsletter] A woman’s voice came across the sand from the walkway. “I’m going to scream! That… Continue reading

  • Scribing by Sun~Rose Guidance on Love

    Guidance from Elder Brother as Received and Transcribed by Sun~Rose* [As seen in the November 2011 Newsletter] *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ GUIDANCE ON LOVE ~*~ JESUS: I want to talk briefly on what happens when You deny Your love to everyone.  Now what… Continue reading

  • Alisa Amor ~ Music

    Music of Alisa Amor  *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [as it appeared in the November 2011 Newsletter ] Hi, My name is Alisa Amor. I am a singer/songerwriter with a deep interest in healing and matters of the heart. I just finished my new… Continue reading

  • GAFF ~ Thoughts of a Fisherman

    GAFF: Let All Things Be Thoughts of an Old Fisherman by Lorena R. Peter, Ph.D.* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [as it appeared in the November 2011 Newsletter] Priscilla’s voice came to Gaff from the land side of the beach. “Hallo! Another fabulous day… Continue reading

  • Where the Dolphins by J. Michaels

    Where the Dolphins Dwell ~*~ By J. Michaels* [as it appeared in the November 2011 Newsletter]   I’m a tiny drop of water Longing for its home Fallen from the sky From whence I once did roam I’m heading for… Continue reading

  • Donald James Giacobbe ~ The Purpose of Unifying the Mind

    The Purpose of Unifying the Mind by Donald James Giacobbe* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ This article about unifying the mind is  an excerpt from the book Christian Meditation Inspired by Yoga and “A Course in Miracles”: Opening to Divine Love in Contemplation.   My approach… Continue reading

    Donald James Giacobbe ~ The Purpose of Unifying the Mind
  • Scribing by Sun~Rose Guidance on Awakening

    Guidance from Elder Brother as Received and Transcribed by Sun~Rose* [As seen in the October 2011 Newsletter] *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ GUIDANCE ON AWAKENING ~*~ I’d like to talk on real rehabilitation, which is to Awaken.  Let’s start with these words from the… Continue reading

  • Daniel Tipton ~ My Philosophy of Life

    Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton* MY PHILOSOPHY OF LIFE [as it appeared in the October 2011 Newsletter]   My philosophy on life is to continue to develop my philosophy on life. By this I mean that I am… Continue reading

  • Scott Kalechstein Grace ~ Music

    Music of Scott Kalechstein Grace *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [as it appeared in the October 2011 Newsletter ] AUTHOR’S INTRODUCTION EXCERPT from Scott’s new book “Teach Me HOW TO LOVE”   One winter’s day in 1987, while I was waiting to use the restroom at… Continue reading

  • GAFF ~ Thoughts of a Fisherman

    GAFF: God is But Love Thoughts of an Old Fisherman by Lorena R. Peter, Ph.D.* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [as it appeared in the October 2011 Newsletter] Gaff laughed, entertained by antics of swooping and diving seagulls. He nodded toward them. “They might… Continue reading

  • Disappearing Truthe ~ Chris F Minshew

    Disappearing Truthe ~*~ By Chris F Minshew* [as it appeared in the October 2011 Newsletter]   Wantingly, wearily, they begin to see The writing on the wall confirms you and me. We all tried to tell them, but to no… Continue reading

  • HEALING RELATIONSHIPS through ACIM

    HEALING RELATIONSHIPS through A Course in Miracles  [TRANSCRIPT of Workshop given at the FESTIVAL of HEALING ARTS in Omaha NE October 15, 2011] Hello ~ My name is Reja Joy Green and I’m with my husband, Chris Green. We are… Continue reading

    HEALING RELATIONSHIPS through ACIM
  • Surviving a Significant Breakup ~Daniel Tipton

    Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton* SURVIVING A SIGNIFICANT BREAK-UP [as it appeared in the  September 2011 Newsletter] I broke up with my girlfriend of five years about a year ago. I’ve trudged through the muck of detachment and… Continue reading

  • Nothing but Oneness by J.Michaels

      Nothing but Oneness By J. Michaels* [as it appeared in the September 2011 Newsletter]         I have found my home It is not here or there But everywhere Not with this person or that With every man, woman,… Continue reading

  • Letting Go of Fear by George Wallace

    LETTING GO OF FEAR by George Wallace* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the September 2011 Newsletter] http://welcomingpeace.com/ George Wallace is the President and CEO of The Discovery Communications Group, an award-winning, fully integrated website design, marketing and advertising agency. He… Continue reading

  • Scribing by Sun~Rose Guidance on Lesson 245

    Guidance from Elder Brother as Received and Transcribed by Sun~Rose* [As seen in the September 2011 Newsletter]  *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ GUIDANCE ON LESSON 245 YOUR PEACE IS WITH ME, FATHER. I AM SAFE. ~*~ Your Peace is with Me, Father.  I am safe. For… Continue reading

  • Special Relationship and Holy Instant ~ Daniel Tipton

    Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton* THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP and THE HOLY INSTANT [as it appeared in the  August 2011 Newsletter] We have been reading about the holy instant, special relationships, and holy relationships in the past few CMC… Continue reading

  • Donna Marie Cary ~ Music

    Music of Donna Marie Cary *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [as it appeared in the  August 2011 Newsletter] “Throughout the years of studying A Course In Miracles, I have come to more honesty about looking at the unhealed places in my mind. I continue… Continue reading

  • A Course In Miracles and the Oslo Massacre ~ Gavin Veere

    by Gavin Veere* A Course In Miracles and the Oslo Massacre As Course students we are asked to look at everything through the lens of forgiveness, and to join with the Holy Spirit in letting go our illusions about the… Continue reading

    A Course In Miracles and the Oslo Massacre ~ Gavin Veere
  • What Exactly IS the ‘Original Edition’?

    We were asked recently to clearly explain what exactly is the ‘Original Edition’ and how does it compare to the early xeroxed copies of the manuscript made before formal publication.  WATCH Video  In 1969 the scribing of the Text and… Continue reading

  • Bette Jean Cundiff ~ Sacred Steps

      Sacred Steps: A Program of Soul Progression Based on Ancient Yoga and A Course in Miracles By Bette Jean Cundiff* ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ When I was asked by the author to write the forward to her book, I was extremely honored.… Continue reading

    Bette Jean Cundiff ~ Sacred Steps
  • Offer of Assistance in ACIM ~ Q and A with Carmen

    Good Questions Questions & Answers By the late Carmen Cameron* ~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the July 2011 Newsletter] There is nothing I like more than a good question about the Course.  And by “good question”, I mean a thought… Continue reading

  • Quotes from Patanjali ~ Daniel Tipton

      Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton* QUOTES From “THE YOGA SUTRAS OF PATANJALI”* [As it appears in the July 2011 Newsletter]  I thought I’d share some of my favorite quotes from a book that has brought me clarity on… Continue reading

  • Miracle of Forgiveness ~ George Wallace

    Miracle of Forgiveness by George Wallace* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the July 2011 Newsletter] http://welcomingpeace.com/ George Wallace is the President and CEO of The Discovery Communications Group, an award-winning, fully integrated website design, marketing and advertising agency. He is… Continue reading

  • Snack-Sized Shifts ~ Daniel Tipton

      Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton* ~*SNACK-SIZED SHIFTS*~ [As it appears in the June 2011 Newsletter]  Things I’ve picked up over the last month. This isn’t to say I’m right; just where I am right now in my healing.… Continue reading

  • Susan Dugan ~ Runaway Bunny

    Runaway Bunny by Susan Dugan* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Another Story from   “Read it again, Mama,” my then two-year-old daughter would chant night after night at bedtime. And regardless of how tired I was, I would start over, vaguely conscious even then… Continue reading

    Susan Dugan ~ Runaway Bunny
  • Rob Rideout ~ Still Singing, Somehow [music]

    Still Singing, Somehow MUSIC by ROB RIDEOUT* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the June 2011 Newsletter]   YOU TUBE CLIP As a singer/songwriter, I’ve always viewed song lyrics as a form of poetry- poetry that has the potential to touch… Continue reading

  • Nothing to Forgive ~ J. Michaels

      Nothing to Forgive By J. Michaels* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ http://www.jmichaelsbooks.biz   The goal of forgiveness is to realize that there is nothing to forgive. That goal is stated quite eloquently in one of the most articulate and persuasive books ever produced… Continue reading

    Nothing to Forgive ~ J. Michaels
  • Robyn Busfield ~ Forgiveness is the Home of Miracles

    Forgiveness is the Home of Miracles by Robyn Busfield* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ http://www.robynbusfield.com/ Robyn is a student and teacher of “A Course in Miracles.” During her first year of the Workbook lessons, she was inspired to relay her personal journey through the… Continue reading

    Robyn Busfield ~ Forgiveness is the Home of Miracles
  • Scribing by Sun~Rose HS Guidance Part I

    Guidance from Elder Brother as Received and Transcribed by Sun~Rose* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the June 2011 Newsletter] GUIDANCE ON THE HOLY SPIRIT PREP NOTES FOR YOUR REUNION With THE HOLY SPIRIT ~*~ The Holy Spirit is one of… Continue reading

  • ACIM ~ Comparison of Versions

    ACIM-OE   FIP EDITION   ACOL   ACIM CE   SPARKLE URTEXT CHOL A JOURNEYINTO THE UNKNOWN The following are various editions and expansions of A COURSE IN MIRACLES from which students may choose. [Updated Mar 2023] A Course in… Continue reading

  • How Could the Death of Someone Hurtful Bring JUSTICE?

      BIN LADEN is dead and some people are rejoicing. They are hoping his death will bring a sense of justice to his victims. Reflections: How could the ‘death’ [which is ultimately unreal] of someone bring a sense of justice?… Continue reading

    How Could the Death of Someone Hurtful Bring JUSTICE?
  • Authentic Guidance ~ Q and A with Carmen

    Good Questions  Questions & Answers By the late Carmen Cameron* ~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the May 2011 Newsletter]  There is nothing I like more than a good question about the Course.  And by “good question”, I mean a thought provoking… Continue reading

  • Listening by Daniel Tipton

    Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton*~*LISTENING*~ [As it appears in the May 2011 Newsletter]          I found myself bored the other night with nothing to do. I thought it would be a good time to practice my inner work. I decided… Continue reading

  • Universal Love by MattyZ

    Universal Love  by Matty Z* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the May 2011 Newsletter]    Dear Friends in Light, The Holy Spirit is healing me through music! For over 20 years He has been sharing Divine Insight with me through song. Each… Continue reading

  • Gaff ~ Thoughts of a Fisherman

    GAFF and the Clamorous Clan Thoughts of an Old Fisherman by Lorena R. Peter, Ph.D.* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the May 2011 Newsletter]              Chill was just drifting out to sea when Gaff arrived at the beach. May. School was still… Continue reading

  • Will to Mind by J.Michaels

    Will to Mind By J. Michaels* ~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the May 2011 Newsletter]  It breaches the intellectual Exceeds beyond time and space Entering realms incomprehensible Looking angels in the face Communicating without words Thought not required at all Knowledge shared… Continue reading

  • Working Through Anxiety by Corinne Zupko

    Working Through Anxiety with “A Course in Miracles” by Corinne Zupko* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [As it appears in the May 2011 Newsletter]  This Zendala represents the journey to Love. The ultimate goal, the center, is sure. We may get caught in fear and stray… Continue reading

  • James Arthur Ray Sweat Lodge ~ A Spiritual Perspective

    I identify with James Arthur Ray. Perhaps that is why I am very interested in this trial. The Course tells us ~ As you see your Brother you see yourself. The forgiveness you extend to your Brother you extend to… Continue reading

    James Arthur Ray Sweat Lodge ~ A Spiritual Perspective
  • ACIM in Iambic Pentameter

      In Lesson 100, the full transition to blank verse in the Transmission from Whole Mind to human mind has been accomplished. From here on, the entire workbook has been dictated in fluent iambic pentameter. The following article is an adaptation… Continue reading

  • Scribing by Sun~Rose

      Guidance from Elder Brother as Received and Transcribed by Sun~Rose* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ [as it appeared in the April 2011 Newsletter]    GUIDANCE ON EASTER and the RESURRECTION LESSON 69 [Words from A Course in Miracles-original edition are Bold and Gold ]… Continue reading

  • James Yax

    Resurrection By James Yax*   [as it appeared in the April 2011 Newsletter]  I rest under the full moon of Easter. I called you, nervous with the energy Of something wanting birth. Often the past and future draw me to the memory… Continue reading

  • Letters of Gratitude ~ German [original] Edition

      TRANSLATION“Good Morning, this is to say Thank You for the great site. I also find the recitations of the Lessons superb, very plausible and pleasant. 🙂 Often times much easier as reading for oneself alone. Very loving regards, Melanie… Continue reading

  • Daniel Tipton ~

    Dare to Be Happy By Daniel Tipton*     ~*PRACTICE*~    [as it appeared in the April 2011 Newsletter]  In my time this month thinking about what I wanted to write, I learned that I have a lot of philosophy that I… Continue reading

  • Rob Rideout ~ My Path to the Course

    My Path to the Course by Rob Rideout* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Looking back now, my path to A Course in Miracles probably all started in 1969 when I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior, under the influence of the Campus… Continue reading

    Rob Rideout ~ My Path to the Course
  • Bette Jean Cundiff ~ The Water is So Inviting

    The Water Is So Inviting by Bette Jean Cundiff* ~*~*~*~*~*~*~ Time flows along like a river taking us along like guests floating in its current like fallen leaves. When I look back at how the eddies and rapids pushed me… Continue reading

    Bette Jean Cundiff ~ The Water is So Inviting
  • H David (Dov) Fishman ~ Jesus and Judas

    Jesus and Judas Two Sons of God, Are ONE in Us BOTH are Christ and Sinless! by H. David Fishman* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~  [as it appeared in the April 2011 Newsletter]              The text reading, the Message of the Crucifixion [CH 6,… Continue reading

  • “Spiritual Eye” by Ankie Caspers

    Commentary by maz weber-caspers: “Ankie Caspers painted this portrait. She captured the image that we saw on a blue sky, as a giant cloud formation, with no other clouds anywhere, unmoving and serene for hours, shortly before our elder brother sent us the… Continue reading

  • Guidance by Sun~Rose

    Guidance on Lesson 80 Let me recognize my problems have been solved. as Received and Transcribed by Sun~Rose* *~*~*~*~*~*~*~   Thinking is the problem.  We have this thought and We think it’s from ‘out there’ (i.e. not in Our mind,… Continue reading