Dismantling the ego is a journey that is guided by by the Holy Spirit. To the ego, the dismantling seems to be a big threat. But it is not an ending, it is an opening. You are opening to a completely new way of being. You enter into the journey with out any clue of where the path will lead. It’s like a ride at an amusement park where the floor keeps dropping out, free-falling until there is nothing left to grasp. At times many memories surface, childhood memories, dark closets, closed doors. It is about opening these doors until there is nothing left.
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Movies for Awakening
In this David Hoffmeister ACIM talk we learn about movies that can support mind training! “A Course in Miracles” is a mind training guide towards non-dual awareness. David Hoffmeister speaks from the Awakened Mind. He is a living demonstration of the teachings in ACIM. Enjoy! If you were on a desert island and only had one movie left to request, watch “Solaris” with George Clooney. The message of this is, “what you give is what you get.” All your thoughts manifest very quickly.
Ego Backlash
The more you make major steps forward in a loving way, the more the ego rises up in defense. It’s like two steps forward, one step back. Just watch the one step back, the attack thoughts. The ego backlash can seem very dark. It’s the same old pattern. Don’t draw any conclusions. Then find a pick-up, a reminder, such as, “Dream softly of your sinless brother.” (T-27.VII.15:1) You have never been unfairly treated; that was just a misperception. Don’t allow yourself to keep falling for defenses, for drama, or for games that would distract you.
Bringing Karma to a Point of Decision
In this talk, David Hoffmeister shows us that the “karma” we seem to carry can be brought to a decision point. David Hoffmeister used ACIM as a tool in his Awakening, and now teaches Jesus’ message at gatherings all over the world. ACIM is a mind training map, showing the way to true forgiveness. Enjoy this talk on karma and forgiveness. Let’s wake up together! The repetitive situations associated with karma are a manifestation of the looping in the mind. This comes from believing in an illusory past and future which obscures the present. This looping can be ended instantly by bringing karma to a decision point. In this way, we can let go of grievances and forgive the world.
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