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Inspiration
acimgirl
Dear Gary,
Thank you for writing this book! I have been studying/teaching ACIM since the early 80's. I wonder if your teachers aren't working with us as well because I have been blown away by the examples they use and the way they say things. We speak the same "language" and have used so many of the same examples that it is uncanny. I read about this book in Jon Mundy's newsletter and I just knew I had to read it. I generally shy away from books about the Course because I felt, "I have the Course.... what else do I need?" I am much more focused now and determined to get this thing right after the loving direction of Arten and Pursah. Thank You and Arten and Pursah! Suzanne Bruder Germantown, TN |
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Re: ACIM Summary
Hello mastreet@...,
In reference to your comment: è And I will second what Sheila is saying. It is great è hearing about what you are learning Ossie. Will he be è going right through the? holiday? Even though I am è Canadian and it is our holiday today, "Canada Day" è still we always enjoy the 4th of July, along with you. Yes, the academy ends Thursday and we start the worksop on Friday eve, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm? and since it is only for a couple of hours so I guess folks who want to see fireworks can still do so?? :-) |
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Details for New York workshops (and Boston!)
Hey guys, Having attended a couple of workshops of Ken's, I'm
inspired by reading about his gig in Atlanta. It brings it all back. And if you want to go from the sublime to the well, not as sublime, I'm happy to give you the details of the workshops I'm doing in New York in October. I'm teaming up with Jon Mundy, so his experience will offset my immaturity. Jon's been speaking in public for 42 years, and I've been speaking in public for about 42 minutes. Hmmm, this should be interesting. I do promise to share my experiences and not compromise on the teachings, and also, as Arten and Pursah might say, "Have fun!" Here are the details: Oct. 11 and Oct. 12, Rock Tavern, NY and New York City, 2 separate 1 day workshops on my Course related book, "The Disappearance of the Universe" both featuring Jon Mundy and myself. Sat. Oct. 11, Unitarian Church in Rock Tavern, near Newburgh, NY, 10am-6pm with a lunchbreak, $50 in advance, $60 at the door. Sun. Oct 12, same price and hours, NIP (National Institute for Psychotherapies) 330 W 58th St. at Columbus Circle in Manhatten. For more info or to register, please call Jon at 845-496-9089. BULLETIN!: For those of you in New England, it has just been confirmed there will also be a workshop on "The Disappearance of the Universe" Sat. Sept. 6, with yours truly flying solo for my very first workshop. Make history near Boston at Vicki Poppe's house (there's a delicious lunch included with this one) 140 Adams St. in Quincy, MA. Vicki has the biggest Course group in the Boston area, and wanted to host my first workshop. It will be from 10am to 5pm, $50 in advance or at the door. For more info or to register please call Vicki at 617-472-1443. I hope to meet you! |
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Re: ACIM Summary
mstreet
ofThank you for sharing...and...Please keep sharing! I enjoy the insights And I will second what Sheila is saying. It is great hearing about what youKen and someone who is gaining perspective from where you are...<< are learning Ossie. Will he be going right through the holiday? Even though I am Canadian and it is our holiday today, "Canada Day" still we always enjoy the 4th of July, along with you. Love Martha :-) |
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Re: ACIM Summary
Sheila Bush
I know you will put what I have said in the proper perspective, if I went off Thank you for sharing...and...Please keep sharing! I enjoy the insights of Ken and someone who is gaining perspective from where you are... Sheila Namast: I honor in you the divinity that I honor within myself and I know we are one. _________________________________________________________________ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online |
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Re: ACIM Summary
Hello mastreet@...,
In reference to your comment: è hmmm I am wondering if knocking out, is the same as è exposing? He constantly reminds us, that we cannot è undo something (ego) if we do not know that we have è one. Yes the goal of the boxer is the find the weakness of its opponet and exploit/expose it.? With Jesus help, I believe Ken is effective in exposing the thought system of the ego.? And when? one exposes the treacherous ego thought system for what it is, Ken is in effect just KO'ed the ego.? LOL There was one lady that went up to the mic and was concerning about heaven and losing the concept of herself.? She wanted to know what she was going to get out of it, because the ego thought sytem makes heaven seem boring of course losing one concept of self is terrifying. Ken explained .. that is is a process .. that eventually through the practice of forgivness and building on the miracles experience that one begins to understand that we are in effect giving up nothing.? What immediately came to mind was a statement in gary's book where I think it was pursah that gave an analogy about what the reflection of the experience of being in the real world would be like .. .? (I lost the book at the airport so I cannot quote from it), but in essence gary was asked about sex he agreed it was a pleasurable experience and she said that the experience of the "reflection" of the real world? ... well,? the pleasure of sex paled in comparison. I know there is a passage in the Course that refers to the experience of the Happy Dream ... and it is nothing we could ever experience here in the ego illusion.? In fact Jesus said it is something we cannot even begin to understand because of our level of fear even though he has tried to descibe it in a way that we can catch a glimpse of it. I know you will put what I have said in the proper perspective, if I went off base anywhere .. but sharing what I was able to remember. |
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Re: ACIM Summary
mstreet
开云体育Hi
Ossie:
?
So good to hear from you
and about the workshop you are taking.
>>A good way to describe Ken (an illusionary analogy) is that he is the boxing champion of the Course? ... ready and able and willing to knockout the thought system of the ego in less than an instant and ready to show us how to do the same.? :-)<< ?
hmmm I am wondering if
knocking out, is the same as exposing? He constantly reminds us, that we cannot
undo something (ego) if we do not know that we have one.
>>One point that stood out for me today is the discussion on observing the ego thought system .. and this was also discussed in gary's book.<< ?
Yes, from what I understand,
the more we try to fight or deny the ego, the stronger it becomes.
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>>There is a point where we observe the ego so much that we can get caught up in it ... we forget why we are watching it.The analogy Ken used was that we want to swim to the other side of the lake to the real world, so we dive in the water (ego thought system) ready to see with Jesus, but we get caught up, become fascinated just how sick the thought system is ... that time slips by and we forget the reason why we dived in the water in the first. That analogy reminded me of one of the symbols in gary's book urging gary to be vigilant .. don't lose sight of the goal, but remember to continue to look with Jesus.<< ?
Nice analogy. I have heard
him talk about this before, and I am wondering if it is our fear, that keeps us
stuck in just looking at our ego, and not going for the other shore? And thanks
for the reminder of what is in Gary's book and also in the Course, about being
vigilant... and not forgetting the goal.
>>Billy (his screen name escapes me at the moment) is here also ... always nice to meet someone in person that you see online.<< Say hello to Billy from me too. It must be nice to meet someone that you have only heard from on line. ?
Love Martha
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Re: ACIM Summary
Hello mastreet@...,
In reference to your comment: è And I find that Gary's book is in such close è alignment with the teachings of the Course, that it è actually amazed me when I read it. Peace è Martha? Amen, Amen and Amen I am in Atlanta for the ACIM Academy and Workshop ... ahhhh let's just say that Ken? looked fabulous in his blue stripped sear sucker (sp?) suit (hmmm never saw the term typed before ... doesn't look very nice ... but I think it was stripped). But he promised to go back to normal tomorrow.? A good way to describe Ken (an illusionary analogy) is that he is the boxing champion of the Course? ... ready and able and willing to knockout the thought system of the ego in less than an instant and ready to show us how to do the same.? :-) Ahhhh and after listening to him today ... he will be able to maintain his title.?? LOL I just love to watch my ego and others try to stump him ... (unconsciously of course) ::::he he he ::::: One point that stood out for me today is the discussion on observing the ego thought system .. and this was also discussed in gary's book. There is a point where we observe the ego so much that we can get caught up in it ... we forget why we are watching it. The analogy Ken used was that we want to swim to the other side of the lake to the real world, so we dive in the water (ego thought system) ready to see with Jesus, but we get caught up, become fascinated just how sick the thought system is ... that time slips by and we forget the reason why we dived in the water in the first. That analogy reminded me of one of the symbols in gary's book urging gary to be vigilant .. don't lose sight of the goal, but remember to continue to look with Jesus. Billy (his screen name escapes me at the moment) is here also ... always nice to meet someone in person that you see online. Peace? |
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Re: thankyou gary
Thank you, Tawes. And welcome! As I said to Jamie, I can't describe
how it makes me feel to see what's happening with the book. Also, I'm glad you're in touch with the time saving quality of the miracle. As the Course says, "Save time, my brother; learn what time is for." (T619) Love and peace, Gary. |
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Re: ACIM Summary
Nels
Hi Everyone,
For those who have an older copy of ACIM that does not include this introduction, it is available here: Blessings, Nels --- In Disappearance_of_the_Universe@..., "mstreet" <mastreet@t...> wrote: yet.<< |
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A Quick Comment
Hi friends. I'm in the middle of a few things right now, but I just
wanted to welcome Jamie and thank you for your posting. I can't describe how it makes me feel to see everything that's happening with the book. I also thank you Martha, for your explanations of exactly what "What It Says" is, and for your many other postings, both here and elsewhere. I've found your observations to be on as high a level as any of the Course teachers, and I have a feeling this will continue in many forms. Love and peace to all, Gary. |
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Re: ACIM Summary
mstreet
开云体育?
Nels wrote:
>>So that part was actually from the original dictation? I am just beginning the course, and do not have it very clear in my mind yet.<< Hi Nels: ?
It actually came after the book was already published, but I think it
is the best summary of the Course that one could possibly get.
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And I find that Gary's book is in such close alignment with the
teachings of the Course, that it actually amazed me when I read it.
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Peace Martha |
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Greetings from a Seeker who's found What He is Looking For
Jamie
Greetings All,
I will be forever grateful to Gary and his Ascended Masters for assisting me in my understanding of the Course. I am a member of two Course groups and my enthusiasm for their book has led both groups to get a copy of "Disappearence..." for the group. After finding out about the book from another internet group and going to the Fearless web site and reading Gary's interview about the book, I immediately ordered the book. I devoured it and took it to my two Course groups. I have not gotten anybody to read it yet, but the one group has not gotten their copy yet and the other group just got their copy. The best thing about this book for me is the insight that it gives me into the Course. The book also is a validation of the message of the Course. Even if I did not believe that these visitors are who they say they are, the book would still have value in how it looks at and helps explain the Course. I am now delighted that this group has been established. I found out about it yesterday and I just finishing reading all of the messages that have been posted so far. I really value the fact that Gary has taken such an active role in the group and I look forward to his continued insights. Again I am happy to have found this group and look forward to following the members and their ideas. |
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Re: ACIM Summary
Nels
Hi Martha,
I changed the file to reflect the correct title. This is a good point, because it could become confusing if there are several more files added. So that part was actually from the original dictation? I am just beginning the course, and do not have it very clear in my mind yet. Also I seem to want to jump around in it a lot. I become totally enthralled by the poetry and imagery which in a way is not what it is meant to teach is it? We are learning to get beyond these illusions, yet the words are filled with such imagery and emotional feelings for me. But I suppose that is an effective way to learn something, because it really seems to hold one's attention! Blessings, Nels --- In Disappearance_of_the_Universe@..., "mstreet" <mastreet@t...> wrote: Hi Nels:the Course. "How it came?" and "What it is?" was written by Helen Schucman. "What it says?" came from the same Inner Voice that dictated the Course. This is the part you called, the Summary.
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Re: ACIM Summary
mstreet
开云体育Hi Nels:
?
Actually the Summary as you called it, comes from the Preface of the
Course. "How it came?" and "What it is?" was written by
Helen Schucman. "What it says?" came from the same Inner Voice that
dictated the Course. This is the part you called, the Summary.
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But I must say it is always helpful for me, to read it again.
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Peace Martha
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Re: ACIM Summary
Nels
Hi Gary,
That is really funny! I didn't know where that summary came from. All I knew was that whoever wrote it seemed to know what they were talking about. Now when I look at my copy I see I have most of it marked and underlined there. It gave me chills too, when I read your response. Now if I can just get my chest back down to normal:-) It is really great having you join in with your energy and enthusiasm. You can be sure it is very appreciated. Blessings, Nels --- In Disappearance_of_the_Universe@..., "garyrrenard" <garyrrenard@y...> wrote: Hi Nels, and welcome! I agree with Sheila; uploading the summary ofin their own unique way. Thanks for bringing that experience, as wellas my first reading of the Course back to me, and for giving us a |
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Re: ACIM Summary
Hi Nels, and welcome! I agree with Sheila; uploading the summary of
the Course, "What It Says" (from the Preface of the Course) in the files section was an inspired idea. I hadn't looked at it in a long time, and I started getting chills while I was reading it because I realized that Arten and Pursah were saying these very same things in their own unique way. Thanks for bringing that experience, as well as my first reading of the Course back to me, and for giving us a perfect reminder of what ACIM is really all about. Love and peace, Gary. |
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Re: Elaine Pagels and the newinterest in Saint Thomas
Sheila Bush
...a book literally flew off the highest shelf and hit me in the head. It was ACIM. I'd never heard of it. I'd never have noticed it up there if it hadn't fallen on my head, as I'm too short. So I bought it. Wouldn't you?LOL! I needed this laugh, Diana! How hilarious! And yes, I think I might have bought it! Otherwise, it might have bought ME! Gotta love it... Sheila Namast: I honor in you the divinity that I honor within myself and I know we are one. _________________________________________________________________ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. |
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