Unconsciousness

Guidance 5–10 mins, Consciousness, Ego, Guidance, Holy Spirit, Music, Purpose, Relationships, Symbols, Unconsciousness, Words

The Escape Hatch

Jesus teaches in ACIM that this cosmos is built like a prison for our mind. Therefore we must look closely at the shadows within to discover if they are true or untrue. Holy Spirit knows the illusion is not real, so he is the very best guide out of the prison, not the symbols themselves. Give them to the Holy Spirit and see the healing happen through them.

Sex, Stress and Worry 10–30 mins, A Course in Miracles, Allowance, Blame, Dark and Intense Emotions, Ego, Healing, Holy Spirit, Judgments, Non-Judgment, People-Pleasing, Presence, Private Thoughts, Projection, Purpose, Sex and Sexuality, Shame, True Innocence, Unconsciousness

Expression Sessions

David Hoffmeister shares about “expression sessions.” In our communities, we encourage expression of our unconscious patterns and thoughts. Rather than fearing and repressing dark thoughts, we hold the space of love and acceptance for them. In this spacious non-judgment, the burden is lifted and healing takes place through the Holy Spirit. The point is to get in touch with emotions, not to give advice or attempt to teach. David Hoffmeister recounts a parable of healing around sexuality.

Addictions 10–30 mins, Addictions, Attack Thoughts, Collaboration, Denial and Repression, Expressing, Hallucination, Motivation, Perceptual Problem, Practical Steps, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, Self-Concept, True and False Empathy, True Forgiveness, Unconsciousness, Victimhood

Practical Application of A Course in Miracles

Practical application of “A Course in Miracles” begins with a step similar to that of a twelve-step program. First you must see that there is a problem. Acknowledge your perceptual problem, your hallucination, schizophrenia, and psychosis. The mind needs healing. Expose your dark thoughts, beliefs, and interpretations and the Holy Spirit will heal them. Work through the Instrument for Peace in the book “Awakening through A Course in Miracles.”

Abandonment 5–10 mins, Avoidance, Dark and Intense Emotions, Denial and Repression, Expressing, Face of Innocence, Fear, Guilt, Private Thoughts, Separation, Unconsciousness

Exposing the Tiny Mad Idea

The belief that you could separate from Source and accomplish insanity is the “tiny mad idea” that Jesus talks about in “A Course in Miracles.” The mind, in reality, cannot accomplish this. The belief that you could separate from Source is a horrific idea. It’s mad. It’s insane! The belief that you are a separate consciousness takes a lot of active denying, pushing out, and repressing because it is so intolerable to your mind. Your natural state is unified, peaceful, and loving.

Abandonment 5–10 mins, Abandonment, Attentiveness, Beliefs and Concepts, Children, Control, Equality, Family, Feelings of Lack, Gratitude, Guilt, Judgments, Mind Training, Parenting, Projection, Protection, Rejection, Relationships, Unconsciousness

Raising Children While Practicing ACIM

Raising children while practicing ACIM can be very powerful! This experience gives you the opportunity to learn from your children. Just because you feel you are in a bigger body with a bigger brain and have read more books does not mean that you are superior. Learn the lesson of perfect equality! Nothing can obscure this perfect equality. Resign from this role of superiority and instead see what is going on in your own mind. Relationships in the world mirror your mind. Children deserve gratitude for mirroring back your belief system. A parent’s darkness and guilt may be acted out by children. If you unconsciously believe in abandonment, you will see scenes of abandonment. Find fearful beliefs in yourself and let them go. As you find inner joy and love, your children will witness to it. Lessen the sense of control. Children are our equals.