In this episode, I read and discuss the final three paragraphs (8-10) of the section Love without Conflict, in which we are told to be very honest with ourselves when we choose the ego and recognize what it is we are asking for.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 6-7 of the section Love without Conflict. We are told that we must be mindful of when we are choosing fear and then ask for help in seeing the situation differently.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-5 of the section Love without Conflict. We continually choose the ego over the love of God because we've been duped to believe that there is a reward in doing so, even though that reward is fleeting and ultimately unsatisfying.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs of the section Love without Conflict, in which we are given this wonderful little prayer to say whenever we need to be reminded of the Truth: "The Kingdom is perfectly united and perfectly protected, and the ego will not prevail against it. Amen."
In this episode, I finish up the section The Ego and False Autonomy by reading and discussing the last two paragraphs (10-11) in which we are told that salvation is nothing more than right-mindedness.
In this episode, I read paragraphs 8-9 of the section The Ego and False Autonomy and discuss the idea that myths are the basis of the ego.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 6-7 of the section The Ego and False Autonomy. Paragraph 6 addresses the ego's law of giving to get, in which the ego survives by taking, yet it is relinquished through giving. Paragraph 7 addresses the radical idea that bodily appetites are not physical in origin.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 5 of the section The Ego and False Autonomy. Our fight to hold on to the ego is compared to babies who scream when scissors or knives are being taken away from them. We neither know what we need nor what will make us happy and safe, and as a result we cling to what will only hurt us.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 4 of the section The Ego and False Autonomy, which sets forth the idea that the ego is sustained by our misplaced loyalty to it and by our protection of it.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 2-3 of the section The Ego and False Autonomy, in which we are told that we can change another’s ego, as well as our ego and our interaction with that person, simply by holding a different thought about that person’s ego. Physical proximity is not necessary for inducing positive change.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 1 of the section The Ego and False Autonomy, which addresses the most commonly asked question of students of A Course in Miracles: How did the ego occur?
In this episode, I conclude the section Right Teaching and Right Learning by reading and discussing the last two paragraphs (12 and 13) in which we are told that our egos need humility.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 10-11 of the section Right Teaching and Right Learning, in which we are told to withdraw our investment in fear and leave the ego behind. There is a much better investment waiting for us with a greater return.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 7-9 of the section Right Teaching and Right Learning. Teaching and learning are necessary constructs within the illusion that ultimately help us awaken from the dream of separation. Neither are necessary in Oneness.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-6 of the section Right Teaching and Right Learning, in which we are told that the role of any good teacher is to give the student so much of himself that the student no longer needs him. I also share how I came to realize that I no longer needed Kenneth Wapnick as my teacher.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-3 of the section Right Teaching and Right Learning, which explains what makes a good teacher and a good learner.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss the Introduction in Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego. The theme of the Introduction is based on the Biblical line "Whoever forces you to go one mile, go with him two.” When we help another to move forward, we help ourselves to move forward, as well.
I begin this episode by answering a listener’s question about teaching ACIM to children. I then read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section Creating versus the Self-Image, which concludes Chapter 3. Included in this discussion is the idea that going back to the “Beginning” (pre-separation) through the process of undoing the ego can manifest in a scary fear of death, which I experienced first-hand.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section Creating versus the Self-Image, which references the Biblical story of the Garden of Eden, and how that relates to the Course's metaphysics of separation.
In this episode, I read and discuss Paragraphs 1-2 of the section Creating versus the Self-Image, which introduces the idea of the "devil."
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (10-11) of the section Judgment and the Authority Problem, which includes the idea that when we deny our true identity, we deny ourselves peace.
In this episode, I read paragraph 9 of the section Judgment and the Authority Problem, and discuss the idea that only those who give over all desire to reject their Truth can know that their own rejection is impossible.
Sparked by a listener's comment, I start this podcast by talking about how sometimes as students of the Course we overthink it, which can leave us with more questions than answers. I also explain that the Holy Spirit speaks in generalities and the ego speaks in specifics, including the story of Helen Schucman and the green pantyhose. I then continue reading and discussing paragraphs 7 and 8 of the section Judgment and the Authority Problem.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-6 of the section Judgment and the Authority Problem, which tells us rather startling news: we are not capable of being tired, rather it is our judgment that causes us to feel weary.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first three paragraphs of the section Judgment and the Authority Problem, in which I talk about how we can't truly know our brother (or ourselves and God) if we are judging him because we have already lost who he is through our judgment.
The reading for this episode comes from my audiobook You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up. The book combines A Course in Miracles principles with my work as a hypnotherapist. This excerpt is Chapter: Death.
In this podcast episode, I finish reading and discussing the section Beyond Perception, (paragraphs 7-10) which stresses the importance of knowing our true miraculous selvs (through forgiving our brothers) as a way to ultimately commune with and know God.
Sparked by a listener's comment, I begin the episode by addressing the fear that can arise when delving into what the Course is really saying. I then continue with the reading and discussion of paragraph 6 of the section Beyond Perception, which includes the topic of prayer.
In this episode, I continue with the reading paragraphs 3-5 of the section Beyond Perception, which includes a discussion of the ingeniousness of our ego.
In this episode, I begin reading and discussing paragraphs 1-2 in the section Beyond Percpeption, which contains some strong statements about how everything our ego makes is wasted effort. But we are assured that beyond our ego is our true creativity and real strength.
