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."