The world is the domain of beliefs. Everyone has a belief system. Even unbelief is a belief. You have to believe something to perceive something. All beliefs are false. In Heaven there is no perception and no beliefs. A purified belief system, where every trace of the past is taken away, is what we are going for. And we are left with a blessing, which Jesus calls the happy dream.
Stress and Worry
Lessons for Going Inward
A Course in Miracles Workbook Lessons:
I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. (W-281)
I can escape from the world I see by giving up attack thoughts. (W-23)
I could see peace instead of this. (W-34)
I will be still an instant and go home. (W-182)
Consciousness
David uses a tree as an analogy for consciousness. Consciousness is not real. The ego is suspicious when you play with the leaves, but when you get to the trunk, to the decision point, it gets vicious. “Truth is restored to you through your desire.” (T-20.VIII.1:2) David reads a selection from “Purpose Is the Only Choice.”
Addressing “Separation Anxiety” in NYC
David Hoffmeister fields questions from Christine and Evelyn about separation anxiety in this 2004, New York City gathering.
A Course in Miracles In Action!
David speaks to a group at Pathways of Light about using music and movies as witnesses of Awakening, talks about the “Movie Watcher’s Guide to Enlightenment,” and shares about the AwakeningInChrist global mailing list.
That’s Just the Way It Is?
David speaks near Portage, Wisconsin about events along his inward journey, stating that first, it is important to realize that the problem is a perceptual problem.
A Course in Miracles – Unity of Maui, Hawaii
David Hoffmeister shares an afternoon ACIM workshop titled, “I Could See Peace Instead of This.” They offer teachings and practical application of forgiveness as presented in the book, “A Course in Miracles,” with lots of examples and metaphors.
Peace of Mind
David talks about accepting Correction within the context of the invitation to expose error.
Using Words as Denial: The Misuse of A Course in Miracles
David Hoffmeister is asked about the ego and the defense of simply attempting to use words to deny the “reality” of the world. David talks about how unconscious beliefs must be undone and how it is important to go through the darkness to the light.
Trace the Problem In
You don’t have to learn to accept specific upsetting situations. You are never upset for the reason you think. You have an underlying divine innocence that is invulnerable. So you look inside and clear away your beliefs that are covering that over. Loving relationships are undefined, guided, and collaborative. When you are at peace, all outcomes are equally acceptable.