Have you ever wondered what the real purpose of this world of illusion is? If you’ve been studying A Course in Miracles, you probably have come to the point of asking, “If this world is an illusion then what’s it for? What is the purpose of this? Will somebody please tell me?!” In the text it says, “The real purpose …
Stop Playing Small
Are you feeling it? Are you feeling the challenge of old EGO PATTERNS coming up to be healed? It can feel very intense. It’s like the pressure it takes to turn the lump of coal into a clear, pristine diamond. Often that work seems to take place in the darkness. That’s what playing small is-living in the darkness of ego …
Give Yourself the Gift of Willingness!
Willingness is the key to our awakening. It’s the key to all that is good unfolding in your life. This year for Valentine’s Day, why not decide to give yourself of willingness? What are you to be willing for? Be willing to BE the Love of your life! There’s only One, so why not let that One be your own …
Getting Off the Hamster Wheel of Specialness
Very often people fall unwittingly into behaviors and patterns that condemn them to an endless loop of suffering. Sometimes it feels like an overwhelming whirlpool sucking us down into the muck and mire of blame and shame, unworthiness and despair. We don’t even realize what is triggering it. A Course in Miracles teaches us that we can change our minds …
Living in the Answered Prayer
One of the most common MIS-takes that spiritual seekers make is they actually reject the answered prayer. Their mind is confused-one minute they want the Peace of God and the next minute they have thoughts of revenge. This confusion leads to the inability to recognize and receive the answered prayer. A Course in Miracles guides us gently and clearly to …
Act Now and You Can Have It ALL!
One of the most distracting and absorbing things we experience is the seemingly endless wanting. It seems that no matter what, there’s not enough and something’s always wrong. We wonder, How can we find freedom when things are so wrong? Is peace even possible? A Course in Miracles leads us step-by-step to that true freedom, that perfect peace, and yet …
Temporary Happiness or Lasting Peace: You Choose!
One of the most intense and persistent forms of suffering is the pain that is caused by putting some temporary happiness first. We often know as we’re making that choice that we’re playing small and actually sabotaging ourselves. The aftermath is guilt and shame, even despondency. Let’s do ourselves a favor and focus on cultivating a peaceful mind. It’s easier …
Choose Again, Choose Love!
It’s a new year. Many people give themselves a fresh start at the beginning of a new year. Our ability to choose the healing power of Love is one of our best assets and yet it is so under-utilized! A Course in Miracles teaches us that “choosing again” is an important tool for changing our mind and releasing ego attachments …
When Horrible Things Happen to Innocent People
A Course in Miracles Lesson No. 3 reminds us that “I do not understand anything I see.” Until we have awakened awareness and can see through all directions of time and space, it doesn’t seem possible that we could ever understand why anyone would hurt someone, especially an innocent child. How can we possibly understand these acts of violence, except …
Peaceful Relationships Are Possible
In this week’s episode, Jennifer Hadley offers a number of tips for improving the quality of your relationships and experiencing the Holy relationship. Joining Jennifer is guest Cindy Lora-Renard, accomplished musician and wife of Gary Renard, author of The Disappearance of the Universe: Straight Talk About Illusions, Past Lives, Religion, Sex, Politics, and the Miracles of Forgiveness. Cindy and her …
