Hi Deb. Thanks for your postings. I assure you I will take your
advice. Just one correction: I never said this was my first priority.
I only gave you a couple of reasons why I was making a few public
appearances, which included advising people to not back away from the
teachings. But I would not consider any particular appearances to be
as important as promoting interest in the studying of ACIM, which is
clearly the major goal of the book, and will also be a major part of
any workshop that I do. BTW, I like your suggestion about talking to
Hugh. I'll see what he has to say. Love and peace, Gary.

Hi Gary,

About your response …

Okay … what I'm hearing from you about this is that your first
priority is deeply personal ~ you want to make sure (as best you
can/or can be done) that people know your feelings (unlike those
important teachers before you) and understand that your experience
was real and not embellished (again, like the confusion left by those
first teachers), and your second priority is to promote interest in
the studying of ACIM.

I can also see & hear your sincerity and your depth of feelings about
your experience.

I think I don't have the same `intensity' (?) of emotion about your
experience(s), and their being `accepted' as truth and such, first
because this is your experience (*I have had that same intensity
about my own though), and second because I don't think your
experience (or your book) are all that `radical' (as you call it)
….but you're right ~ for some people, your experience certainly
will be seen as radical (or a fantasy, embellished, etc.)

But, Gary ~ remember … you can be totally sincere in all you say & do
~ but it can still not be enough. (!) To be understood and accepted
still requires that those seeing and hearing are first open, with
eyes to see and ears to hear ~ and are interested.

But those that aren't the problem(s) I was referring to. (The traps)

Be careful of pedestals that will be offered to you. Be careful of
the seductions. [physically/energetically] Those that have fallen
into these (and other) traps also started upon their personal paths
of success with the same `high hopes' as you do.

The audience, Gary ~ they mean well … and it feels so `good' …
(there's nothing like it). Talk to others about this before you go.
(I'd suggest Hugh Prathers)

Those questions you asked – "Why should it have any effect on me? Why
should I be nervous?" – Well, you'll get your answer(s).

It helps to keep your priorities clear, and staying checked in with
friends that you trust, friends that were your friends `before' all
of this.

Thanks Gary, for listening to my concerns, and for taking the time
to explain yourself with such depth & feeling.

Good luck, and Happy days to you.
Love,
Deb

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Wow Gary! That was powerful. I really support you in the way you

are doing this. Our book study went very well Thurs. night and there
is a different feel about studying DU out loud with others. We found
ourselves reading the parts and not wanting to summarize anything.
There's just too much good stuff there.

Blessings,
Suzanne

Hi Deb. Well, I certainly don't always expect agreement! But yeah,

I

thought about what Pursah said before any decision was made, so

I'll

tell you why I think I'm guided by the Holy Sprit to do some
appearances. I appreciate the love with which your post was

written.

So let me say first, I'm not going "on tour" or doing the

traditional

book lecture route. I'll be doing a light schedule, maybe as few as

a

half dozen appearances this year. I wouldn't want to work hard or
anything. (LOL) Second, something Jon Mundy said in April got my
attention. He was talking about Carlos Casteneda (I hope I spelled
that right) the author of the Don Juan materials. This master
appeared before Carlos for many years and was the teacher in his
books. But Carlos never appeared in public, ever. And today, people
don't really know how he felt. Was he ambivalent about these
appearances? How much of it was made up and how much of it was

true?

Was it embellished? Even though I think Carlos may have done a

couple

of magazine interviews, because no one could see his sincerity,
people don't really know how he felt. You could also say the same
about Helen Schucman. I don't blame her for not wanting to speak in
public. As I conveyed in the book, I'm not the kind of person to
really do that sort of thing either. That in itself is an important
forgiveness lesson for me. Why should it have any effect on me? Why
should I be nervous? But as for Helen, I wouldn't mind being able

to

see some interviews with her today and really see for myself how

she

felt about what was going on.
So I can promise you one thing, (and not much else!) people in
the future aren't going to have any trouble figuring out how I feel
about Arten and Pursah's appearances and how much of the book is
true. I'm going to tell them in person and on camera that this is

how

it happened. This is my experience. It's not made up or

embellished.

This is how it happened for me. I say right in my author's note

that

it's not *necessary* for people to believe it in order to derive
benefits from the information in the book. But I'm not going to

leave

any doubt about where I'm coming from or what my position is.
The other reason is to encourage people to not back away from
the message of the Course or "The Disappearance of the Universe."
This is one radical freakin' book, and there's no getting away from
that. As my teachers said, "Do it. Do the Course, Gary. Don't dumb

it

down." So Deb, I may not always be a writer and I certainly will

not

always be a speaker, but while I am I'm going to make sure people

get

that this isn't some act. With love, thanks and peace, Gary.

Deb wrote:

"Don't get sucked in by your success; don't always expect agreement
either."

Hi Gary,

I saw via the Fearless Newsletter/Updates that you're
planning on going the "book lecture route" and as I
read that, I felt concerned. That's a treacherous
path, lots of pot holes (dealing w/fame is a challenge
for anyone).

I tried ignoring my feelings. But, that didn't work,
the concern kept coming back. Then on a 'fluke' ~ I
reached out, and randomly opened up your book …. And
the quote see above, was on the page I opened to, and
where my eyes were drawn.

At that point I didn't know if I should say anything
or not, because I can't be sure that I didn't pull
that quote to me, because of my feeling concerned.

Well, finally I decided, ahhh ~ what the heck (!),
I'll post this. Because, it's good advice, and
perhaps you really do need the reminder. (?)

~anyway...
Take care,
Love
Deb

Hi Deb. Well, I certainly don't always expect agreement! But yeah, I
thought about what Pursah said before any decision was made, so I'll
tell you why I think I'm guided by the Holy Sprit to do some
appearances. I appreciate the love with which your post was written.
So let me say first, I'm not going "on tour" or doing the traditional
book lecture route. I'll be doing a light schedule, maybe as few as a
half dozen appearances this year. I wouldn't want to work hard or
anything. (LOL) Second, something Jon Mundy said in April got my
attention. He was talking about Carlos Casteneda (I hope I spelled
that right) the author of the Don Juan materials. This master
appeared before Carlos for many years and was the teacher in his
books. But Carlos never appeared in public, ever. And today, people
don't really know how he felt. Was he ambivalent about these
appearances? How much of it was made up and how much of it was true?
Was it embellished? Even though I think Carlos may have done a couple
of magazine interviews, because no one could see his sincerity,
people don't really know how he felt. You could also say the same
about Helen Schucman. I don't blame her for not wanting to speak in
public. As I conveyed in the book, I'm not the kind of person to
really do that sort of thing either. That in itself is an important
forgiveness lesson for me. Why should it have any effect on me? Why
should I be nervous? But as for Helen, I wouldn't mind being able to
see some interviews with her today and really see for myself how she
felt about what was going on.
So I can promise you one thing, (and not much else!) people in
the future aren't going to have any trouble figuring out how I feel
about Arten and Pursah's appearances and how much of the book is
true. I'm going to tell them in person and on camera that this is how
it happened. This is my experience. It's not made up or embellished.
This is how it happened for me. I say right in my author's note that
it's not *necessary* for people to believe it in order to derive
benefits from the information in the book. But I'm not going to leave
any doubt about where I'm coming from or what my position is.
The other reason is to encourage people to not back away from
the message of the Course or "The Disappearance of the Universe."
This is one radical freakin' book, and there's no getting away from
that. As my teachers said, "Do it. Do the Course, Gary. Don't dumb it
down." So Deb, I may not always be a writer and I certainly will not
always be a speaker, but while I am I'm going to make sure people get
that this isn't some act. With love, thanks and peace, Gary.

Judy wrote:

I read something once that one needs to go over something about

ten times before it really becomes part of you - I can see me doing
that.

Hi Judy. I think what you say is true, and either Arten or Pursah (I
don't always remember which one said what now!) said something
similar. It's in the book somewhere. I think they said it was a dozen
times, which is the same idea. In any case, that's just one of the
reasons why the Course is a lifelong spiritual path, and
congratulations to those who know that. Love and peace, Gary.

"Don't get sucked in by your success; don't always
expect agreement either."

Hi Gary,

I saw via the Fearless Newsletter/Updates that you're
planning on going the "book lecture route" and as I
read that, I felt concerned. That's a treacherous
path, lots of pot holes (dealing w/fame is a challenge
for anyone).

I tried ignoring my feelings. But, that didn't work,
the concern kept coming back. Then on a 'fluke' ~ I
reached out, and randomly opened up your book . And
the quote see above, was on the page I opened to, and
where my eyes were drawn.

At that point I didn't know if I should say anything
or not, because I can't be sure that I didn't pull
that quote to me, because of my feeling concerned.

Well, finally I decided, ahhh ~ what the heck (!),
I'll post this. Because, it's good advice, and
perhaps you really do need the reminder. (?)

~anyway...
Take care,
Love
Deb




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Tom wrote:

I see D_of_U list as a good outlet for people to express

themselves freely.

Thanks Tom, which reminded me, I wanted to express my gratitude to
the founder of this group, Nelson, for giving everyone this space to
communicate in. The idea of having an unrestricted group was a brave
one, considering the history of some of the unmoderated boards. I've
been told that Marianne Williamson tried a similar approach but it
didn't work out, and the Fearless board met the same fate. This one
may have a chance though; so far so good! Love and peace, Gary.

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Wow... I have sort of the same kind of story, involving a dog.

(btw, my homeowner's insurance co asks if you have a dog, and what
kind, etc. and I was told NO insurance company in VT will now give
coverage to anyone who owns a Rotweiller or Pitbull! I have a little
black "shaggy dog" I once inherited after one of my daughters got a
divorce.. he seems to be fine with the insurance co)

Anyway, about a year ago, my daughter's boyfriend, who was living
elsewhere at the time, heard an ad on a radio "Trading Post" (ad)
show for a "free puppy".

Since he was living alone (rented room) at the time, he wanted a
companion, and also wanted to get it because of his then 3 year old
daughter, who lived with me (and her mother, my daughter. They were
currently separated at the time)

So, he got "Buddy" who is an Australian Kelpie. He was the third
owner, the original owner had paid $600 for him (!) at a petstore,
given him away, they had given him away (on the radio show)

I think I can see why. I've seen talked to other Kelpie owners,
and they are horrified that one was sold in a petstore because they
are NOT really pets. They aren't mean, but they are used for either
working (herding on huge sheep ranches in Australia) or trained for
shows. Apparently this one was sold to a pet store for some reason.
His parents were imported from Australia.

He is a sweet dog, and VERY smart, but kind of a challenge as a
household pet. Oh, now he and the boyfriend are back living with me
(and my little black shaggy dog) again (LOL)

There are long stories but mainly once he gets out loose he goes
nuts- and runs and tries to herd cars out on the road (or my
neighbor's cows and horse) and seems to be in a world of his own.

Doesn't come back till he's wet, muddy and exhausted.

Not a real problem but... the cows are valuable and the horse is
currently up for sale for $3600. Not sure my homeowner's would cover
that if the dog chased them through the fence and a car hit them, or
something. And I really don't want to find out.

We have become very vigilant at not letting him get out loose
(unless the boyfriend is here, he is very firm with the dog and the
dog minds him). Actually,in a way we (humans) have become trained
more than the dog has (LOL)

I'm noticing now that Buddy will run downstairs- and go to the
kitchen door, and instead of racing out (if it's not shut tight-
though I have become very alert at making sure it is) as he used to,
he sits there and looks at it, almost like he now KNOWS he's not
supposed to just run out and off.

The first time I noticed this I told him what a GOOD DOG he is and
he seemed to know what I mean.

He also used to run back and forth on his long rope (actually
steel cable made for dogs- because he'd break or chew through a rope)
whenever a car went by and a few times I yelled NO! at him when he
did this. I noticed after that when a car went by he'd sit and look
up at the house, like to see if I was going to yell NO again.

I don't know what the point of this is, but it seems like it was
more me changing my mind (like seeing him as "minding" and being a
good dog) than anything else.

Communication (all minds are joined) or something.

I think he is a very unusual breed of dog (if you put Australian
Kelpie in search and find pictures, he is a chocolate color, and has
one ear up and one down- like a "cocky" attitude) and I think we had
to adjust to this, and join with him in it in some way.

Work around his personality or something.

~ Carrie



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For any one that knows me, they know that I have a large German

Shepherd female dog, that I take out for a long walks early in the
morning. We got her when she was six years old, and were assured that
she was a gentle dog.

The first day we had her, I took her over to an off leash park, and

she got into three separate fights with other female dogs. I tried
taking her back to the farm where we had bought her, but they would
not take her back. From my understanding she had been used as a
breeding dog, and in her last litter, she had eleven pups. And then
they had her spayed.

So we kept the dog, and have had many forgiveness lessons with her.

<g> First of all she was not used to the city, and she seemed to
think that she was invincible when it came to cars. She had
absolutely no fear of them, and would run in front of a moving bus or
car, so I tried to keep her safe by taking her, to an out of the way
natural park. Which I came to like as well.

The road to this place, however was a well traveled road, with cars

often speeding along almost bumper to bumper. However I quickly
ushered her into the wooded paths and away from all traffic. The only
thing I did not seem to having control over however, were coyotes or
squirrels, and my dogs instinctive nature to chase them.

This happened one day, as my dog, actually chased a coyote back to

the main road, and across, in the midst of rush hour traffic. She got
safely across, and then just as quickly came running back. And I
watched in horror as I saw her bouncing off of a car. Actually it
kind of stopped all traffic, but to everyone's amazement, she got up
and came running back over to me.

The driver of the car, drove back into the park where I was, and

quickly began comforting me, as I was crying by now, and also
checking to make sure my dog was all right. When I assured him that
we were fine and then I apologized to him, he then said: "I am just
wondering about my car though?" And then I noticed the whole side of
his car was dented in. And he added, that he was not insured for
being hit by animals. I was so relieved that my dog was still alive,
and I gave him my drivers license and phone numbers, and assured him
it would all be taken care of, while again, apologizing to him.

A few days later I was contacted by his insurance company, and told

the damage was over two thousand dollars, and that kind of blew me
away. And then they said, perhaps my homer insurance would pay it,
but it was not their responsibility. I gave him my home owners
insurance number, little expecting them to pay for a dog, that was
not any where near its home when it happened. But surprisingly they
paid for it. And our insurance rates did not even go up.

Lately, in our morning walks, I have noticed two huge Rotweillers

(s?) with their owner, walking in the park, and I have tried to stay
clear of them, as I thought I heard the man call the biggest one, by
a female name. And knowing of my dogs history with other female dogs,
did not want to have to deal with any dog fights.

Yesterday morning however we bumped right into them, without any

forewarning. Immediately I began shooing away this one dog, who I
thought was a female, and looked to be about a hundred and fifty
pounds, and then its companion quickly came to its defense. And then
all the dogs were baring their teeth at one another. And me, trying
to control the whole situation. (lol) I can laugh now in retrospect.
The other owner called his dogs off, and then it was all over.

This morning as I walked the paths, I was wondering what I should

do, if I happened to meet up with them again? Then it suddenly dawned
on me, that these dogs had never attacked before. But it seemed as
though they had all sensed my fear, and they immediately became
defensive and non trusting.

So I decided to give a little bit of trust. Realizing that I don't

really have control over this situation, and my fear, did not help at
all. In fact, it only made matters worse.

It almost seemed as though I knew we would meet them again, and

sure enough we did. This time however, I just allowed the dogs to
meet and sniff one another. And the owner told me then, that biggest
dog was actually a male, and they were both friendly. And their was
no baring of teeth. They got along just fine. I even laughingly
admitted to the man, that my fear, seemed to be the biggest problem.
He too, joined in the friendly laughter, and then, we both watched as
our dogs got along as friendly as could be.

I don't know what anything means, but this seemed like another

lesson for me. To not think that I need to control things.

Peace Martha :-)

Hi Carrie,
I read ACIM a few years ago, but only got to number 12 in the lessons. I
really only half understood the text because I don't really have a Church
background and the Jesus thing kind of put me off. Having read Gary's book I
have gone back to reading some of it and find it makes more sense now, even
if I am still a bit taken aback by the whole notion of unreal worlds not
created by God and reappearing ascended Masters etc.
I always did resonate, though, with the idea of the Comforter being sent to
bring you peace-for me that would equate with the Holy Spirit who sees your
error but does not believe in it.
Anyway, following on from this little backgound info, I would like to ask if
you know of any sites where I might find some of the history to the court
cases and fall outs amongst the ACIM factions. I am interested, as I've been
loosely involved in groups before and it's only after you've been involved
awhile you get to hear all the things that would have made you leave sooner
rather later. All does not appear to be as rosy in the ACIM garden as I
thought and I would just like to more aware of where the thorns are. I don't
want to be wasting a year of my life doing lessons that have a dubious and
disputed origin.

I thank you in advance of any advice you can give - I believe that only a
true seeker has the temerity to ask all the questions that in the end will
leave only silence and perhaps a knowing smile,

David

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I always need to be a one-upsman. I am going to start to read the book the
third time. I read something once that one needs to go over something about
ten times before it really becomes part of you - I can see me doing that.
There is always something I missed the time before - of course that all
depends on where "I" am in this journey.

Judy

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This is a discussion list.... I was writing it in the spirit of
discussion.

I didn't mean it personally against Ken and his judgement.

I was told he said to someone on the phone he was suing people over
the copyright because of an "agreement we made when we chose to be in
the world of form/illusion".

He also sued Ryan Rothgab who believed, and believes that ACIM was
written by Jesus (which Helen and the foundation used to INSIST on-
that Helen had nothing to do with writing it, and now they have
changed all that and claim she is the author) and Ryan went to court
without a lawyer and used what the court teaches as his "non defense".

He lost and was fined a huge amount, which, with interest is now
over $200,000.

The guy works as a clown, entertaining children, and believe ACIM
is the word of God, that he is living.

I know his peace isn't disturbed by the fine and how it will
probably be a million dollars by the time he dies, and I know he
needs or wants no defense.

We're told not to see ourselves (or others) as unfairly treated
and victims of the world we see.

But, going by Ken's beliefs that we made an agreement to go by the
laws of the world (like suing people over the ownership of WORDS) it
doesn't seem like a very nice thing to take someone who had websites
based on ACIM and bring him to court, win, and now hold a $200,000+
settlement over them.

Ken could have taken him to court, won and not asked for damages
from a person who will never be able to pay it. He could have
FORGIVEN Ryan for his mistakes- for believing the course was written
by Jesus and given to the world to live and share.

It's only words in a book, and form.

Ken uses the excuse he wants to protect the course and keep people
from changing it and using it out of context, but after reading the
Urtext and seeing home much he changed it, that's kind of a joke.

Also, seems like he could be more of an example of living what it
says, in the way he treats his "brothers in Christ".

That probably sounds judgemental, but is coming from the point of
view that he takes.

We're in the world and this is how the world is and sees things.

Maybe he's making the point that it's not possible to put "what
the course teaches" into our lives, while living in the world of form.

Doesn't sound at all like the tapes he made, that I used to listen
to right after I got the book.

But then he also used to tell about how Helen never wanted to be
known as the author of the book, and now he has proven in a court of
law that she was.

Not a big deal, just as I said- discussion on a discussion board.

without discussion it would just be a "board"

~ Carrie




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<mastreet@t...> wrote:

I sent this in early this morning but apparently it has evaporated

or something or other. So I am pasting and sending this same response
in again, and see what happens. :-) I just hope it doesn't come
across as being to harsh. I just feel that we have no way of knowing
how another is being guided.

Carrie wrote:

Of course, then he might have to try and explain how his views

about suing people over the words in it relates to what it says in

it.<<

Carrie:

I don't know, and I doubt if you know, the reason for Ken doing

whatever it is he doing. Maybe it is some agreement he made with
Helen, based on what her inner guidance was, or maybe it is part of
his own forgiveness lessons.

How does that relate to all the course says, like "to have, give

all to all" and we can only keep something by giving it away?<<

Now to me, this is talking about the Holy Spirit's Thought system.

In order for me to know that I have that Thought system in my mind, I
need to give it to all. If I restrict it to just a few, then I am
saying it is not true.

The Course tells us, our minds are split, between the wrong minded

thought system of the ego, and the Holy Spirit's Thoughts, in our
right minds. I am not different from my brother in this. And I also
share with them in the need of awakening.

The more I accept the Atonement or forgiveness (for myself) for my

wrong perceptions, the more I am allowing the love of the Holy Spirit
to reflect through me. As I do that more and more, I see that like
me, my brother too, has a right mind, that he can turn to, whenever
he so chooses. As I acknowledge that, I am strengthening it in my
mind, "to have all, give to all." I am seeing that we are truly
joined in our minds. That the separation had no effect on the truth,
that we are one.

~ Martha

Of course (it's up to them why they buy books and so many, etc.)

I was interested in this because I've heard that MT found it
interesting and wanted everyone to read it and learn more about
forgiveness.

Since this is a big part of ACIM itself, it seems odd that after all
this time he is just getting to it in what he wants others there to
learn.

As to how many books they buy, I guess since I couldn't even
afford to buy one, the idea of spending $2000 or so on many copies of
the same book is kind of mind boggling.

Unless it's now out in paperback and less expensive.

I guess they don't have to worry about money, even with the court
costs and their fund raising to buy a new home, that started a few
years back. Don't keep up with it that much, so don't know how that
ever came out, or if it is.

I could ask on the NG, Robin might read there, but all he'd
probably say is "I love you!"

LOL

And speaking of nostalgia, we've gotten into song lyrics and old
songs on the NG (seems like when a few people stop posting there, or
so much, it shifts into everyone getting along and being friendly.
Not that our peace and getting along should depend on anyone else...)

Maybe I shouldn't give you this late at night, but maybe you won't
see it till tomorrow



What were they playing in what year?

Some I remember, some I never heard of (LOL)

Oh, another memory of Salem, when I was a child my grandfather was
in a band (played french horn- dressed in a band uniform) and used to
play in concerts at Salem Willows. Also Riverside Park (Agawam?) I
only vaguely remember this, going there with my parents as a child.

Also, my daughter's boyfriend (they live with me now in VT) moved
from Georgia with a friend who was going back to Salem, because he
was interested in the witchcraft side of it. He was kind of
disppointed to find it was (now) mainly a tourist attraction.

I just heard on New England Cable News that Lynn is now enforcing a
9 year old teen curfew law- because of the crime and gang wars and
potential for more. Two teenagers have been shot recently in the area.

The kids are having a fit.

It's that any kid under 18 can't be out on the streets after
midnight (or the cops bring them home-) One 14 year old they talked
to was having a fit and saying his mother trusted him out late and he
wasn't going to do what no cop said!

What parent would want their kid out even AFTER DARK in a place like
Lynn? (LOL)

I must be getting old, I don't think kids under 18 need to be out
in the streets after midnight. It's not like they can't go to a place
or friends house and get picked up in a car.

I know, fear based, but part of the reality of the illusion.

I don't usually watch the news, at least the Boston news.

I don't want to tie in with it.

~ Carrie




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Hey Carrie, You're making me nostalgic mentioning all those
places in Massachusetts. It's only a couple of hours away but I
haven't been going there that much in the last ten years until I

went

last weekend. It was great; I love New England in the summer.
As far as Endeavor goes, I don't know exactly how many people
are there. If Ted wants to post he's certainly welcome to. I know
most people who join just read the posts, which is cool. It's up to
them if they want to say anything. All I can do is confirm for you
that it's true what you say about over a hundred copies being sold

at

or right around the Academy. That's all we can really say without
violating privacy. It's public knowledge how many books get sold by
an author and where, but it's nobody's business who bought them
unless they themselves want to say so.
As for why they would need so many and not just pass a few
copies around, I would think it would be because people who are
interested in the book would want to have their own copy. As with
studying the Course, people like having their own book so they can
take their time with it, mark it, read it more than once, etc,

rather

than being rushed. Unless of course they were going to skim it like
mad. But who would want to do that? Love and peace, Gary.

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Hi Martha. I'm trying to beat Carrie's record for most consecutive
postings. (LOL) Just kidding Carrie. I don't know what happened with
the postings, Martha. I usually come to the group to read the
postings and write them. I don't get postings in my inbox or send
them from my e-mail, so I haven't had a chance to have that
particular problem. I would say that if it happens to someone else
then it's probably Yahoo having technical difficulties, but if it
only happens to you then it's probably your computer. Wait, you told
me not to tell you that! Love and peace, Gary.

Hey Carrie, You're making me nostalgic mentioning all those
places in Massachusetts. It's only a couple of hours away but I
haven't been going there that much in the last ten years until I went
last weekend. It was great; I love New England in the summer.
As far as Endeavor goes, I don't know exactly how many people
are there. If Ted wants to post he's certainly welcome to. I know
most people who join just read the posts, which is cool. It's up to
them if they want to say anything. All I can do is confirm for you
that it's true what you say about over a hundred copies being sold at
or right around the Academy. That's all we can really say without
violating privacy. It's public knowledge how many books get sold by
an author and where, but it's nobody's business who bought them
unless they themselves want to say so.
As for why they would need so many and not just pass a few
copies around, I would think it would be because people who are
interested in the book would want to have their own copy. As with
studying the Course, people like having their own book so they can
take their time with it, mark it, read it more than once, etc, rather
than being rushed. Unless of course they were going to skim it like
mad. But who would want to do that? Love and peace, Gary.