Tue, 29 December 2015
092: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 5: Healing and Wholeness, II. The Voice for God, Paragraphs 10-12
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. |
Tue, 22 December 2015
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. |
Tue, 15 December 2015
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. |
Tue, 8 December 2015
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. |
Tue, 1 December 2015
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. |
Tue, 24 November 2015
087: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 5: Healing and Wholeness, I. The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, Paragraph 7
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. |
Tue, 17 November 2015
086: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 5: Healing and Wholeness, I. The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, Paragraphs 5-6
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. |
Tue, 10 November 2015
085: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 5: Healing and Wholeness, I. The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, Paragraphs 3-4
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. |
Tue, 3 November 2015
084: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 5: Healing and Wholeness, I. The Invitation to the Holy Spirit, Paragraphs 1-2
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. |
Tue, 27 October 2015
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. |
Tue, 20 October 2015
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.” |
Tue, 13 October 2015
081: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VII. Creation and Communication, Paragraphs 7-8
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. |
Tue, 6 October 2015
080: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VII. Creation and Communication, Paragraphs 5-6
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. |
Tue, 29 September 2015
079: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VII. Creation and Communication, Paragraphs 3-4
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. |
Tue, 22 September 2015
078: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VII. Creation and Communication, Paragraphs 1-2
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. |
Tue, 15 September 2015
077: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VI. The Rewards of God, Paragraphs 7-8
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.
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Tue, 8 September 2015
076: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VI. The Rewards of God, Paragraphs 5-6
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. |
Tue, 1 September 2015
075: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VI. The Rewards of God, Paragraphs 3-4
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. |
Tue, 25 August 2015
074: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VI. The Rewards of God, Paragraph 2
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. |
Tue, 18 August 2015
073: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, VI. The Rewards of God, Paragraph 1
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. |
Tue, 11 August 2015
072: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, V. The Ego-Body Illusion, Paragraphs 2-6
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. |
Tue, 4 August 2015
071: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, V. The Ego-Body Illusion, Paragraph 1
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. |
Tue, 28 July 2015
070: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, IV. This Need Not Be, Paragraphs 10-11
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. |
Tue, 21 July 2015
069: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, IV. This Need Not Be, Paragraphs 8-9
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. |
Tue, 14 July 2015
068: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, IV. This Need Not Be, Paragraphs 3-7
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. |
Tue, 7 July 2015
067: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, IV. This Need Not Be, Paragraphs 1-2
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. |
Tue, 30 June 2015
066: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, III. Love without Conflict, Paragraphs 8-10
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. |
Tue, 23 June 2015
065: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, III. Love without Conflict, Paragraphs 6-7
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. |
Tue, 16 June 2015
064: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, III. Love without Conflict, Paragraphs 3-5
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. |
Tue, 9 June 2015
063: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, III. Love without Conflict, Paragraphs 1-2
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." |
Tue, 2 June 2015
062: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, II. The Ego and False Autonomy, Paragraphs 10-11
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. |
Tue, 26 May 2015
061: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, II. The Ego and False Autonomy, Paragraphs 8-9
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. |
Tue, 19 May 2015
060: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, II. The Ego and False Autonomy, Paragraphs 6-7
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.
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Tue, 12 May 2015
059: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, II. The Ego and False Autonomy, Paragraph 5
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. |
Tue, 5 May 2015
058: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, II. The Ego and False Autonomy, Paragraph 4
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. |
Tue, 28 April 2015
057: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, II. The Ego and False Autonomy, Paragraphs 2-3
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. |
Tue, 21 April 2015
056: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, II. The Ego and False Autonomy, Paragraph 1
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? |
Tue, 14 April 2015
055: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, I. Right Teaching and Right Learning, Paragraphs 12-13
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. |
Tue, 7 April 2015
054: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, I. Right Teaching and Right Learning, Paragraphs 10-11
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. |
Tue, 31 March 2015
053: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, I. Right Teaching and Right Learning, Paragraphs 7-9
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. |
Tue, 24 March 2015
052: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, I. Right Teaching and Right Learning, Paragraphs 4-6
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. |
Tue, 17 March 2015
051: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 4: The Illusions of the Ego, I. Right Teaching and Right Learning, Paragraphs 1-3
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. |
Tue, 10 March 2015
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. |
Tue, 3 March 2015
049: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VII. Creating versus the Self-Image, Paragraphs 5-6
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. |
Tue, 24 February 2015
048: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VII. Creating versus the Self-Image, Paragraphs 3-4
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. |
Tue, 17 February 2015
047: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VII. Creating versus the Self-Image, Paragraphs 1-2
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." |
Tue, 10 February 2015
046: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VI. Judgment and the Authority Problem, Paragraphs 10-11
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. |
Tue, 3 February 2015
045: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VI. Judgment and the Authority Problem, Paragraph 9
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.
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Tue, 27 January 2015
044: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VI. Judgment and the Authority Problem, Paragraphs 7-8
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. |
Tue, 20 January 2015
043: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VI. Judgment and the Authority Problem, Paragraphs 4-6
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. |
Tue, 13 January 2015
042: A Course in Miracles - Chapter 3: The Innocent Perception VI. Judgment and the Authority Problem, Paragraphs 1-3
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. |
Tue, 6 January 2015
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. |