A Course in What?! A Course in Miracles with Cynthia Morgan: Recent Episodes
Cynthia Morgan
With a new episode every Tuesday, join Cynthia Morgan, author of You’re Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up, as she reads and explains the Text of A Course in Miracles, making it more comprehensible and accessible. Visit www.thecynthiamorgan.com.
In this podcast episode, I introduce my new app HappiSeek, which is based on A Course in Miracles. I also read Question 4 of the Manual for Teachers, "What are the Characteristics of God's Teachers?"
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss, line by line, the Text of “A Course in Miracles.” I conclude with a subconscious guided visualization meditation based on this episode’s reading.
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In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Holy Encounter, in which we are told to "Know thyself."
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 1-2 of the section The Holy Encounter, in which we are reminded that when we meet anyone, it is a holy encounter.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 1-2 of the section The Holy Encounter, in which we are told to ask for light and learn that we are light.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 6-8 of the section The Difference between Imprisonment and Freedom, in which we are told that we are the Will of God because that is how we were created.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 3-5 of the section The Difference between Imprisonment and Freedom, in which we are told that it is not our will to be imprisoned because our will is free.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 1-2 of the section The Difference between Imprisonment and Freedom, in which we are told that the ego has never given you a sensible answer to anything.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Direction of the Curriculum, in which we are told that if the outcome of ours has made us unhappy, and if we want a different one, a change in the curriculum is obviously necessary.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Direction of the Curriculum, in which we are told that our past learning must have taught us the wrong things, simply because it has not us happy.
In this episode, I read and explain the first two paragraphs (1-2) of Chapter 8, The Journey Back, section I, The Direction of the Curriculum, in which we are told that knowledge is not the motivation for learning this course, peace is.
In this episode, I read and explain the last three paragraphs (5-7) of the section The State of Grace (ending Chapter 7) in which we are told that when a mind has only light, it knows only light.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 3-4 of the section The State of Grace, in which we are told Gold watches over His children and denies them nothing.
In this episode, I read and explain the first two paragraphs (1-2) of the section The State of Grace, in which we are told that A Son of God is only happy when he is with God.
In this episode, I read and explain the last three paragraphs (6-8) of the section The Confusion of Pain and Joy, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit will teach us how to distinguish between pain and joy, and will lead us out of the confusion we have made.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraph 5 of the section The Confusion of Pain and Joy, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit never asks for sacrifice, but the ego always does.
In this episode, I read and explain the first two paragraphs of the section The Confusion of Pain and Joy, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit will direct us only so as to avoid pain.
In this episode, I read and explain the first two paragraphs of the section The Confusion of Pain and Joy, in which we are told the ability to see a logical outcome depends on the willingness to see it, but its truth has nothing to do with our willingness.
In this episode, I read and explain the last three paragraphs (5-7) of the section The Extension of the Kingdom, in which we are told to be confident that we have never lost our Identity and the extensions which maintain It in wholeness and peace.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Extension of the Kingdom, in which we are told that we do not know our joy because we do not know our Self-fulness.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs (1-2) of the section The Extension of the Kingdom, in which we are told to not withhold our gifts to the Sonship or we are withholding ourselves from God.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last three paragraphs (5-7) of the section The Unbelievable Belief, in which we are told to not be afraid of the ego because it is a meaningless belief.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Unbelievable Belief, in which we are told that a conflicted teacher is a poor teacher and a poor learner.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-2 of the section The Unbelievable Belief, in which we are told that there is a fundamental law of the mind that is always operating.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last paragraph (11) of the section The Totality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that when we perceive any part of the ego's thought system as wholly insane, wholly delusional and wholly undesirable, we have correctly evaluated all of it.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 9-10 of the section The Totality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that when we deny we are the Will of God, we will attack, believing we have been attacked.
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about the difference between Jesus and the Holy Spirit, and read two sections from the Clarification of Terms. I also read and discuss paragraph 8 of the section The Totality of the Kingdom, in which we are told the basis for all the ego's projection.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 7 of the section The Totality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that those who attack do not know they are blessed.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Totality of the Kingdom, in which we are told to love everything God created of which you are a part, or you cannot learn of His peace and accept His gift for yourself.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Totality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that illusions are investments, and they will last as long as we value them.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs (1-2) of the section The Totality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that it is as impossible to deny part of the Sonship as it is to love it in part.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (12-13) of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit reminds us gently that we are sad because we are not fulfilling our function as co-creator with God, and are therefore depriving ourselves of joy.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 10-11 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that we cannot make the meaningless meaningful.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 9 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that what we are is not established by our perception, and is not influenced by it at all.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 8 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that the ego wants no part of truth, because the ego itself is not true.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 7 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that when you believe something, you have made it true for you.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that understanding brings appreciation and appreciation brings love.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that love is your power, which the ego must deny.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that the ingeniousness of the ego to preserve itself is enormous, but it stems from the very power of the mind the ego denies.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that the mind that accepts attack cannot love.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of the section From Vigilance to Peace, in which we are told that fear and love make or create, depending on whether the ego or the Holy Spirit begets or inspires them, but they will return to the mind of the thinker and they will affect his total perception.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 10-11 of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told, "You cannot forget the Father because I am with you, and I cannot forget Him."
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-5 of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told that understanding is appreciation, because what you understand you can identify with, and by making it part of you, you have accepted it with love.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-5 of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told that the unhealed healer wants gratitude from his brothers, but he is not grateful to them.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 6 of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told that healing always produces harmony, because it proceeds from integration.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-5 of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told that healing perceives nothing in the healer that everyone else does not share with him or her.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3 of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told that healing is the one ability everyone can develop and must develop if he is to be healed.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told that only minds communicate.
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This episode includes the audiobook version of my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up. It is an encore episode of Chapter: Self-Esteem
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This episode includes the audiobook version of my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up. It is an encore episode of Chapter: Death.
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In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph (1) of the section Healing and the Changelessness of Mind, in which we are told that the body is nothing more than a framework for developing abilities, which is quite apart from what they [those abilities] are used for.
This episode includes the audiobook version of my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up. It is an encore episode of Chapter: Career.
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about volunteering and those "less fortunate," and I read and discuss the last paragraph (7) of the section Healing as the Recognition of Truth, in which we are told to seek first the Kingdom of Heaven, because that is where the laws of God operate truly.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section Healing as the Recognition of Truth, in which we are told that the ego always seeks to divide and separate, and The Holy Spirit always seeks to unify and heal.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3-4 of the section Healing as the Recognition of Truth, in which we are told that all abilities should be given over to the Holy Spirit, Who understands how to use them properly.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section Healing as the Recognition of Truth, in which we are told The Holy Spirit must work through you to teach you He is in you.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph (1) of the section Healing as the Recognition of Truth, in which we are told that Truth can only be recognized and need only be recognized.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss the last paragraph (5) of the section The Reality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that God has lit our minds Himself, and keeps our mind lit by His Light because His Light is what our minds are.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 4 of the section The Reality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that to be in the Kingdom is merely to focus our full attention on it.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3 of the section The Reality of the Kingdom, in which we are told to recognize all whom we see as brothers because only equals are at peace.
In this episode, I interview my parents Steve and Erika Morgan, who have been on a conscious spiritual journey for more than 60 years. My father introduced me to A Course in Miracles in the 80s, and as he jokingly says, "created a monster." They've got wisdom to share!
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section the Reality of the Kingdom, in which we are asked, "How can you who are [part of God's Kingdom] perceive yourself as absent from it?"
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of the section the Reality of the Kingdom, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit teaches one lesson, and applies it to all individuals in all situations.
In this episode, I answer a listener's question, and then read and discuss the last paragraph (7) of the section The Law of the Kingdom, in which we are told that there is no confusion in the Kingdom, because there is only one meaning.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Law of the Kingdom, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit’s teaching is a lesson in remembering.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Law of the Kingdom, in which we are told that in the Kingdom there is no teaching or learning, because there is no belief, only certainty.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs (1-2) of the section The Law of the Kingdom, in which we are told that to heal is to correct perception in others and yourself by sharing the Holy Spirit with them.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (6-7) of the section The Last Step, in which we are told that this concept of the last step is hard to explain in words because words are symbols, and nothing that is true need be explained.
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In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-5 of the section The Last Step, in which we are told that the ego always demands reciprocal rights, because it is competitive rather than loving.
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In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 2-3 of the section The Last Step, in which we are told that to create is to love.
In this episode, we begin Chapter 7 by reading and discussing the first paragraph of the first section The Last Step. In it, we are told that God created us, we did not create Him, therefore we are not in a reciprocal relationship.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last paragraph (10) of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which we are told that vigilance does require effort, but only until we learn that effort itself is unnecessary.
This episode is an encore episode of 030. It is a deviation from reading the Course and is an audio excerpt from my book. The chapter is called Body, and contains the Course's view of the body, as well as my hypnotherapeutic (and other) points of view. (The previous chapter in the book is Bad Habits and is excerpted in episode 016.) To buy my book visit www.CynthiaMorgan.us
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 9 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which Jesus tells us that vigilance was required of him as much as it is required of us.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 6-7 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which we are told that the wholeness of the Kingdom does not depend on our perception, but our awareness of its wholeness does.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 6-7 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which we are told that as long as our belief in God and His Kingdom is assailed by any doubts in our mind, His perfect accomplishment is not apparent to us.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 5 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which we are told that choosing through the Holy Spirit will lead us to the Kingdom.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which we are told that we can be as vigilant against the ego as for it.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which we are told that what the Holy Spirit does not teach you to judge others, because He does not want you to teach error and learn it yourself.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, C. Be Vigilant Only for God and His Kingdom, in which we are told that what the Holy Spirit rejects the ego accepts.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (8-9) of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, B. To Have Peace, Teach Peace to Learn It, in which we are told to desire wholly is to create, and creating cannot be difficult if God Himself created you as a creator.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 6-7 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, B. To Have Peace, Teach Peace to Learn It, in which we are told that we are not asked to make insane decisions, although we can think we are.
This episode contains the audiobook version of my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up, Chapter: Sex.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-5 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, B. To Have Peace, Teach Peace to Learn It, in which we are told that the way out of conflict between two opposing thought systems is clearly to choose one and relinquish the other.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 2-3 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, B. To Have Peace, Teach Peace to Learn It, in which we are told that increasing motivation for change in the learner is all that a teacher need do to guarantee change.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, B. To Have Peace, Teach Peace to Learn It, which tells us that what we must recognize is that when we do not share a thought system [ego], we are weakening it.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last paragraph (6) of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, A. To Have, Give All to All, in which we are told that the lesson "To have, give all to all" is a very preliminary step and the only one we must take for ourselves.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraph 5 of the section To Have, Give All to All, in which we are told that the ego uses the body for attack, for pleasure and for pride.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraph 4 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, A. To Have, Give All to All, in which we are told that we cannot perform miracles without believing that there is no order of difficulty in miracles.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss the first three paragraphs (1-3) of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, A. To Have, Give All to All, which tells us that nothing is accomplished through death, because death is nothing.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss the last paragraph (4) of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, which tells us that the Holy Spirit never itemizes errors because He does not frighten children, and those who lack wisdom are children.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 2-3 of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit, in which we are told that a wise teacher teaches through approach, not avoidance.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of the section The Lessons of the Holy Spirit in which we are asked, "Would God teach you that you had made a split mind, when He knows your mind only as whole?"
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss the last three paragraphs (10-12) of the section The Only Answer, in which we are told that God does not teach because to teach is to imply a lack, which God knows is not there.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 8-9 of the section The Only Answer, in which we are told that our abilities must be developed before we can use them to awaken.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraph 7 of the section The Only Answer in which we are told that we are as certain as God because we are as true as He is.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Only Answer, which tells us that we have chosen a sleep in which we have had bad dreams, but the sleep is not real and God calls us to awake.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Only Answer, in which we are told that everyone has called upon the Holy Spirit for help at one time or another and in one way or another, and that everyone has been answered.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs of the section The Only Answer, in which we are told that we made the ego without love, and so it does not love us. (No worries though, the Holy Spirit loves us!)
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs in the section The Relinquishment of Attack, in which we are told that the only way to have peace is to teach peace.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-2 of the section The Relinquishment of Attack in which we are told that we are only love, but when we deny this, we make what we are something we must learn to remember.
As the New Year opens, it's natural to reflect upon the positive changes we can make in our lives. Many people vow to give up a bad habit this time of year. What would the Course say about these bad habits? How do they form? And how do we heal them? This encore episode is a reading from my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up. It is the professionally recorded audio chapter Bad Habits. The book combines A Course in Miracles principles with my work as a hypnotherapist. There are tips included at the end for dealing with a bad habit. Listeners can expect to hear information specifically on guilt.
In this episode, I read the last two paragraphs (12-13) of the section The Alternative to Projection in which we are told that the ego projects to exclude and deceive, while the Holy Spirit extends by recognizing Himself in every mind and perceiving all as one.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 11 of the section The Alternative to Projection, in which we are told that we cannot experience perfection as a difficult accomplishment, because that (perfection) is what we are. I also read a few of Helen Schucman's poems about Christmas.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 9-10 of the section The Alternative to Projection, in which we are told that because the Holy Spirit is in our mind, we have the choice to believe only what is true.
In this episode, I answer a listener's question and then read paragraph 8 of the section The Alternative to Projection, in which we are told that God created us to create.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 6-7 of the section The Alternative to Projection, which asks the question, "How else can you find joy in a joyless place except by realizing that you are not there?"
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-5 of the section The Alternative to Projection in which we are told that every ability of the ego has a better use, because its abilities are directed by the mind, which has a better Voice.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 2-3 of the section The Alternative to Projection in which we are told that the ego uses projection only to destroy your perception of both yourself and your brothers.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 1 of the section The Alternative to Projection which we are told that any split in mind must involve a rejection of part of it, and this is the belief in separation.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs of the section The Message of the Crucifixion in which we are told our power is present all the time, because we were created as creators.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 16-17 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion, in which we are told that no one is punished for sins, and the Sons of God are not sinners.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 15 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion which corrects some of the "upside-down thinking of the New Testament."
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 12-14 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion, in which we are told that the message of the crucifixion is perfectly clear: Teach only love, for that is what you are.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 10-11 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion, in which we are told that we are not asked to repeat Jesus' experiences because the Holy Spirit makes that unnecessary.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 8-9 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion, in which we are told that a church that does not inspire love has a hidden altar that is not serving the purpose for which God intended it.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 7 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion in which we are told that our resurrection is our reawakening.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion in which we are told that if we react as if we are persecuted, we are teaching persecution, rather we must teach perfect immunity.
In today's episode, I answer a listener's question about what it's like to be in the presence of someone who is living the principles of A Course in Miracles. I share my experiences with Dr. Kenneth Wapnick.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Meaning of the Crucifixion, in which we are told that a marked tendency of the separated is to react as if they are being crucified.
In this podcast episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-2 of the section The Message of the Crucifixion, in which we are told that the crucifixion is nothing more than an extreme example meant to facilitate learning.
In this episode, I read and discuss the Introduction to Chapter 6, The Lessons of Love, in which we are told that we cannot be attacked, attack has no justification, and we are responsible for what we believe.
In this episode, I read the final two paragraphs of the section The Decision for God, the last section of Chapter 5, which includes a five line affirmation to say to ourselves when we are not wholly joyous.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Decision for God, in which we are told that "the time is now" to decide for God.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section The Decision for God in which we are told that there have been many healers who did not heal themselves.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of the section The Decision for God in which we are asked, "Do you really believe you can plan for your safety and joy better than He can?"
In this episode, I read and discuss the final two paragraphs (11-12) of the section Time and Eternity, in which we are told that our patience with our brother is our patience with ourselves.
This episode contains the audiobook version of my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up, Chapter: Self-Esteem.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 8-10 in which we are told that every loveless thought must be undone.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-7 of the section Time and Eternity in which we we are told that not only does the ego cite Biblical Scripture for its purpose, but it even interprets Scripture as a witness for itself.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3 of the section Time and Eternity, in which we are told to remember the Kingdom always, and remember that we who are part of the Kingdom cannot be lost.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section Time and Eternity, in which we are told that guilt feelings are the preservers of time.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of section Time and Eternity, in which we are told that delay (in awakening) does not matter in eternity, but it is tragic in time.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (7-8) of the section The Ego's Use of Guilt, in which we are told that our mind does make our future, and it will turn it back to full creation at any minute if it accepts the Atonement first.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 6 of the section The Ego's Use of Guilt, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit and the ego are the only choices open to us.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 5 of the section The Ego's Use of Guilt, in which we are told that the sane mind cannot conceive of illness because it cannot conceive of attacking anyone or anything.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 4 of the sectionThe Ego's Use of Guilt in which we are told that guilt is a suresign that our thinking is unnatural.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3 of the section The Ego's Use of Guilt in which we are told that listening to the ego’s voice means that we believe it is possible to attack God.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs of the section The Ego's Use of Guilt, in which we are told that guilt is always disruptive.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last paragraph (8) of the section Teaching and Healing, in which we are told that all our past except its beauty is gone, and nothing is left but a blessing.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 7 of the section Teaching and Healing, in which we are told that the joint will of the Sonship is the only creator that can create like the Father, because only the complete can think completely, and the thinking of God lacks nothing.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section Teaching and Healing, in which we are called upon to teach what we have learned because as we teach, we learn.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 4 of the section Teaching and Healing, which explains the meaning of “turning the other cheek.”
This episode contains the audio version of my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up, Chapter: Career.
In this podcast episode, I answer two questions from listeners. Why am I only experiencing chaos since becoming a student of ACIM? and What is the proper response to beauty?
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 3 of the section Teaching and Healing in which we are told that every loving thought held in any part of the Sonship belongs to every part.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 2 of the section Teaching and Healing, in which we are told that physical birth is not a beginning; it is a continuing.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first paragraph of the section Teaching and Healing, in which we are told that the Atonement is the way out of fear.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last paragraph of the section The Guide to Salvation, in which we are told to "Correct and learn, and be open to learning."
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 9-10 of the section The Guide to Salvation which tells us that the Holy Spirit is the perfect Teacher in that He uses only what our mind already understands to teach us that we do not understand it.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 7-8 of the section The Guide to Salvation, which tells us that peace is the ego’s greatest enemy because, according to its interpretation of reality, war is the guarantee of its survival.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Guide to Salvation in which time and eternity are contrasted. Time and delay, we are told, are ego concepts.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Guide to Salvation, which discusses the idea that if you make the mistake of looking for the Holy Spirit in yourself alone your thoughts will frighten you.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs of the section The Guide to Salvation, in which we are told that the idea of the Holy Spirit increases in ourselves as we give it to our brother.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last three paragraphs of the section The Voice for God, in which we are told that our job is to wake the world to the Call for God and teach our brothers to listen as we are being taught.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 8-9 of the section The Voice for God, in which we are told that we must choose which altar--the ego or the Holy Spirit--we want to serve based on what is worth more to us.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 6-7 of the section the Voice for God, which contrasts the voice of the ego with that of the Holy Spirit. One voice commands, demands, seeks control, and attacks, while the other simply reminds.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 4-5 of the section The Voice for God, in which we are told that when we choose the ego we give up the Holy Spirit and when we choose the Holy Spirit we give up the ego. The choice is ours.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first three paragraphs of the section The Voice for God, in which we are told that the vocation of the mind is to choose to listen to the Holy Spirit and return Home.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 7 of the section The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, in which we are shown that using the Holy Spirit's perception contains elements like those in the Kingdom of Heaven. I conclude this episode with a reading from the Course dedicated to Thanksgiving in the United States.
In this episode I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, which elaborates on the Holy Spirit and His Atonement Plan.
In this episode, I read and explain paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, in which we are told that the Holy Spirit comes into a mind that allows it.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-2 of the section The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, in which the idea that getting is meaningless to Spirit is discussed.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (2-3) of the Introduction to Chapter 5, which assures us that we are being blessed by every beneficent thought of any of our brothers anywhere.
In this episode, I read the first paragraph of the Introduction to Chapter 5 Healing and Wholeness, which introduces the idea “To heal is to make happy.”
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (7-8) of the section Creation and Communication, concluding Chapter 4. We are reminded that in order to be wholly helpful, we must be wholly harmless.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 5-6 of the section Creation and Communication, which demonstrate that the Course is written on two levels--from the level of nondualism, but with an understanding of our perception within dualism.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-4 of the section Creation and Communication in which we are told that being in direct communication with God is our natural state.
In this episode, I read and discuss the first two paragraphs of the section Creation and Communication, in which the specificity of the ego is examined.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs (7-8) of the section The Rewards of God, in which we are told that it is through our gratitude to our brother that we come to know God.
In this episode, we are told we have a mission: to live as if we are not our ego and that we have not been chosen wrongly. We cannot fail in this important mission.
In this episode, I read paragraphs 3-4 of the section The Rewards of God, in which we are told that we have chosen to believe we are the ego and now we must be convinced that we are not.
In this episode, I read paragraph 2 of the section The Rewards of God, in which the idea that we are indebted to our brother is discussed.
I begin this episode by answering a listener's question about whether overlooking the ego's perception means to idly sit by when people are mean and not hold them accountable. I then read and discuss the first paragraph of the section The Rewards of God.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last five paragraphs (2-6) of the section The Ego-Body Illusion, in which we are told that we must consciously undertake, organize and direct our learning if we are to get out of the conundrum that is the ego thought system.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraph 1 of the section The Ego-Body Illusion, which speaks to the ego's need for control.
In this episode, I read and discuss the last two paragraphs of the section This Need Not Be, in which the idea of the Second Coming--the collective return to Christ consciousness--is addressed.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 8-9 of the section This Need Not Be, which begins with the idea that we have been given many opportunities to gladden ourselves but we have refused them.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 3-7 of the section This Need Not Be in which we are given instructions of what to do when we are faced with depression, anxiety or guilt.
I begin this episode by answering a listener's question about affirmations, and then read the first two paragraphs of a new section This Need Not Be, in which we are told that if we are not joyous, we are choosing the wrong teacher.
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.
This episode concludes the reading and discussion of paragraphs 6-7 of the section Error and the Ego, in which the Course puts a new twist on the old Biblical saying, "Many are called but few are chosen."
This episode begins with correcting something I said in the previous episode, which leads to addressing the idea that ACIM came into being in 1965 because of a "celestial speed-up." I then continue with the reading and discussion paragraphs 4-5 of the section Error and the Ego.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-3of the section Error and the Ego, where the idea of "consciousness" (a term rarely used in ACIM) is mentioned as the realm of separation.
This episode concludes the reading and discussion of the section Perception versus Knowledge (paragraphs 5-7). It is only through perceiving our brother correctly that we come to know God.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-4 of the section Perception versus Knowledge, which defines and contrasts these two terms. Perception comes from the realm of duality or the dream of separation, whereas Knowledge is synonymous with nonduality or oneness.
This episode concludes the reading and discussion of paragraphs 3-6 of the section Miracles as True Perception.
Continuing with the theme of the body from the previous episode (029), this episode is a deviation from reading the Course and is an audio excerpt from my book. The chapter is called Body, and contains the Course's view of the body, as well as my hypnotherapeutic (and other) points of view. (The previous chapter in the book is Bad Habits and is excerpted in episode 016.)
In the first half of this episode, I answer a listener's question about how to find balance between taking care of the body and knowing that the body is an illusion. The second half of this episode begins with the reading and discussion of paragraphs 1-2 of the section Miracles as True Perception .
This episode concludes the section Atonement without Sacrifice. I also discuss why the Course is repetitive with its themes.
In this episode, I continue reading and discussing the section Atonement without Sacrifice, in which the Course gives a new interpretation to the old idea of religious sacrifice.
I begin Chapter 3 by reading and discussing Jesus' correction of another Christian idea (Episode 025 was the correction of the Last Judgment). That idea being that God is punishing, therefore Atonement involves sacrifice, as with the traditional teaching of the Crucifixion.
This episode turns the traditional meaning of the Last Judgment on its head. I finish reading and discussing Chapter 2 with this final section The Meaning of the Last Judgment.
I begin this episode by emphasizing the importance of your own Internal Teacher as your guide through the Text, over anyone else's ideas and teachings. I then read and discuss paragraphs 4-7 of the section Cause and Effect.
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about why the separation occurred, and then read and discuss paragraphs 1-3of the section Cause and Effect.
In this episode, I had an interesting experience with "doing" this podcast episode that corresponded with finishing the reading and discussion of the section Fear and Conflict (paragraphs 6-9).
In this episode, I answer a listener's questions about death, and read and discuss the first five paragrahs of the section Fear and Conflict.
This episode is different from the previous episodes in that it is a Q and A. I answer four questions that have been submitted to me over the last couple of weeks by different listeners.
In this episode, I read the final part of this section: A. Special Principles of Miracle Workers. I also talk about the origins of the prayer at the end of this section, which was given as a personal prayer to Bill Thetford by Jesus in order to help Bill deal with a difficult situation.
I finish reading and discussing the first part of the section The Function of the Miracle Worker, paragraphs 6-10.
In this episode, I read and discuss paragraphs 1-5 of the section The Function of the Miracle Worker. I will be breaking this section into 3 parts, this being part 1.
This episode is a reading from my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up. It is the professionally recorded audio chapter Bad Habits. The book combines A Course in Miracles principles with my work as a hypnotherapist. I am including it here because it is in alignment with the last few podcast episodes and where we are in our reading of the Course. There are tips included at the end for dealing with a bad habit. Listeners can expect to hear information specifically on guilt in the mind.
In this episode, I read the section Healing as Release From Fear, and discuss why it's important not to deny our body and our experiences in the world.
In this episode, I answer a listener's question about healing her relationship with a substance that gives her "pleasure." I also read and discuss the section The Altar of God.
One of the few episodes in which I jump right into the reading. In this episode, I read and discuss the section The Atonment as Defense.
In this episode I address the topic of A Course in Miracles study groups, then I read and discuss the first section of Chapter 2: The Origins of Separation
I finish Chapter 1 by reading and discussing the last two sections, The Illusion of Needs and Distortions of Miracle Impulses.
I address the idea that the principles of ACIM can be "kind of scary," as an iTunes reviewer keenly observed, by reading a segment from my book You're Already Hypnotized, in which I reveal a very scary experience as a result of studying the Course. I also read and discuss the section Wholeness and Spirit.
In this episode, I answer a two part question from a listener about our experiences being an illusion and the metaphysical concept of time. I also read and discuss the section The Escape from Darkness.
In this episode, I read and discuss the section Atonement and Miracles. I also read a section of Question 22: How are Healing and Atonement Related?
In the first part of this podcast, I answer a question that a listener submitted about why we should embrace and live the metaphysics of the Course if it's just a "story." The remaining podcast is reading and explaining the the section "Revelation, Time and Miracles."
I answer the question that every student of the Course has while reading the Text, "Why is the Course so hard to read and understand? Why isn't it written more simply?" I also finish reading and discussing the remaining Principles of Miracles (36-50).
I begin this episode by defining the miracle, then continue reading and explaining the Principles of Miracles (21-35).
In this episode, I discuss the Introduction, as well as the first 20 (of 50) Principles of Miracles that open Chapter 1. I also read Workbook Question 13: What Is the Miracle?
In this episode, I answer the one question every serious student of ACIM asks at some point on their journey of studying the Course: How can Oneness separate? In other words, if God is all there is, how can there be something other than God? I also conclude the Preface by reading and explaining its last section "What it Says.”
This episode is about the underlying metaphysics of A Course in Miracles. I use a reading from my book You're Already Hypnotized: A Guide to Waking Up to explain our collective ontological story from the Course's perspective. This episode lays the foundation for reading and understanding the Text. I also address the Course's use of Christian language.
In this episode, I introduce myself, giving listeners background information on who I am and what led me to start this podcast. I explain what I hope listeners will gain by tuning into this weekly podcast. I also read the first two sections of the Preface of A Course in Miracles, which I reveal its authorship and the key players--Helen Schucman, Bill Thetford, Kenneth Wapnick--in bringing this important spiritual path to fruition. I tell the story of the Course's origin. I also answer the most asked question about "doing" the Workbook.
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