A Course in Miracles Explained
By Kenneth Bok
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Many of us have heard of A Course in Miracles in some way or another. You might have read a quote from it from your favourite author, or heard a speaker reference it. But who wrote it? Where did it come from? What does it say? Why is it so frustratingly difficult to understand? What exactly is A Course in Miracles?Don’t fret – because help is near! These are the very questions that A Course in Miracles Explained hopes to answer in plain, everyday language!Join me and our amazing line-up of ACIM guests, as we demystify the complexity of the Course in a fascinating journey through the multi-faceted nature of the Course: nondualism, forgiveness, communication with the Holy Spirit / Higher Self, relationships, music, philosophy, poetry, physics, psychic ability, psychology, Buddhism, Advaita, Christianity and Taoism – all pointing to the same Universal Truth that has been taught by all of the great spiritual masters in history.Find out why some consider A Course in Miracles to be one of the most important spiritual documents on the planet today, how so many have found lasting inner peace through application of the Course, and how it is relevant and helpful to YOUR life!
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 12/12: Cheryl Ford on Mindfulness and A Course in Miracles | http://youtu.be/Uld6PM254ek | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 11/12: Len Satov & Sandy Levey-Lunden on Special and Holy Relationships | http://youtu.be/EinEY0Wx0dc | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 10/12: Yvonne and Hugh Magee on Study Groups, ACIM and EFT | http://youtu.be/l1hAbXCwj3M | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 9/12: Arielle Essex | http://youtu.be/iTyortCWbcI | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 8/12: Nick Davis on the Science of Mind and A Course in Miracles | http://youtu.be/BprecHzTzvo | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 7/12: Stacy Sully | http://youtu.be/vZo2Zre4VhI | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 6/12: Carrie Triffet, Stacy Sully and Nouk Sanchez | http://youtu.be/XN8R6YYOrOA | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 5/12: Jason Chan on ‘Infinite Tai Chi’, ACIM and Spiritual Work | http://youtu.be/upixLfXRBcs | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 4/12: Sallyan Gelic | http://youtu.be/Gy63TQpCGFg | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 3/12: Peggy-Jane Rogers on A Course in Miracles, Tai Chi and the Intellect | http://youtu.be/VRFgweEtKUo | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 2/12: Tom McCabe on Radical Forgiveness | http://youtu.be/zikyoHBqg7Y | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanThe Solihull Interviews 1/12: David Hoffmeister on China | http://youtu.be/Pq0clLpIB7E | 15 5 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Diederik Wolsak, Program Director of Choose Again | http://youtu.be/fvkKHWmDUWII speak to Diederik Wolsak, Program Director of Choose Again: a Canadian Registered Charitable Foundation which offers a variety of intensive, mind-training programs to enable clients to heal anxiety, addictions, ... | 15 4 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Nouk Sanchez, Author of “Take Me to Truth: Undoing the Ego” | http://youtu.be/xnaPeJ5haPoI speak to Nouk Sanchez, co-author of Take Me to Truth - a very influential book in my spiritual journey. I'm delighted to speak to Nouk - who is an inspiration to me and many others in so many ways.In our long conversation, we cover:01:24 Take Me to Truth is about "undoing the ego" - but what is the ego in the first place? 06:07 Tomas' definition of the ego: "the will to suffer" and the associated concept undoing free will 07:26 "My will and God's are one." - Lesson 74 08:15 A billion choices available in our life 10:00 "The only true power we have, is the power to choose Spirit" 11:45 "It doesn't even show up on God's radar!" 13:30 What is self-inquiry? 16:43 Ramana Maharshi's "Who am I?" 17:20 Byron Katie's "The Work" 19:14 Suffering is a gift to examine our blocks to Love 20:04 Nouk introduces a prayer 26:47 We talk about Tomas and Nouk's individual upbringings, her relationship with Tomas, and why it was so significant to her in her learning 31:39 The vow that Tomas and Nouk made to each other in 1984 32:45 The Special Relationship: being obsessed with the form of relationships, while we ignore the content 34:39 Nouk talks about how Tomas and her were guided to let go of the form - their marriage - to save their relationship! 36:14 "Tomas and I, through letting go of the marriage, ending up getting closer and closer and closer, to the point we became inseparable." 37:15 Nouk's breakdown / spiritual crisis after Tomas passed (the biggest one she's had in her life), and how it was a catalyst for her for catapulting her into a perception of lasting Joy 38:10 Tomas' passing was, like letting go of their marriage, just another change in form of their relationship! 39:20 Her new book coming out soon - "The End of Death" 40:16 How does she hear Tomas, now? 41:10 Distinguishing between Spirit and Tomas 42:03 "If you ever cheat on me...": Nouk's ultimatum to Tomas before they got married Nouk tells the story of their relationship 54:53 Special Relationships and Death - two themes in Nouk and Tomas' relationship 56:30 I ask Nouk about her new book "The End of Death" and one of the themes in it: physical miracles 1:01:44 What Nouk is being shown: Jesus' teaching is to undo the central dream - the belief in death. We cannot believe in God, fully, unless we let go of our belief in death. 1:03:35 The concept of death in Eastern non-dualism 1:05:40 Nouk gives an wonderful analogy about all the different spiritual pathways of the world and the pathway that Jesus is teaching 1:10:26 Defining death 1:11:38 Tomas' passing 1:13:46 What Nouk is experiencing now 1:14:30 What happens when we die? Death as the ego's means to try to escape awakening in the dream body 1:16:30 The power of Christ undoing the laws of the ego 1:18:30 "There is nothing about me that you cannot attain. T-1.II.3." 1:19:08 The Atonement 1:21:03 Laying the body aside without pain and suffering 1:26:14 "I am not this body!" 1:27:28 I ask Nouk about her upcoming workshops 1:32:55 "Was there a physical resurrection?" - Nouk talks abut the Special Messages to Helen from Jesus 1:37:20 Nouk's final words for this interviewTake Me to TruthUS: http://amzn.to/Ho8gwR UK: http://amzn.to/HmgXOLNouk's Bio:Australian born, NOUK SANCHEZ is co-author of the bestseller Take Me To Truth, along with her late partner Tomas Vieira. In 1984, after experiencing lives of lost loves and dysfunctional relationships, they decided to join in a commitment to experience real, indestructible love - a love that was eternal and that could never be threatened.In 1990, after being introduced to A Course in Miracles, their journey saw them relinquish the dysfunctional 'form' of their relationship, being marriage, in order to restore the 'content', being love. They found that beneath layers of ego fear and past conditioning was Love that could never be threatened; not by anyone, or anything... not even death. | 30 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Bob Rosenthal, M.D., Author of “From Plagues to Miracles” | http://youtu.be/hX6nPgAD_BII interview Bob Rosenthal - psychiatrist, psychotherapist, screenwriter, Board Member of the Foundation for Inner Peace and Author of “From Plagues to Miracles: The Transformational Journey of Exodus from the Slav... | 16 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Efrat Sar-Shalom Hanegbi – ACIM Israel | http://youtu.be/i2_PxrqUJv8I interview Efrat Sar-Shalom Hanegbi - one of the translation team members for the Hebrew version of A Course in Miracles, co-founder of Zman Midbar (a spiritual retreat center in the Negev desert in Israel) and editor of Peace - the first book to feature quotes from ACIM in Arabic!Some topics we cover:- How Efrat discovered A Course in Miracles and her story / spiritual journey prior (2:08) - How ACIM came to Israel in the 80s, and her meeting Avi Yasur, Ruth Yasur and Phyllis Schlemmer (6:51) - Her Jewish background, and if it conflicted with ACIM (13:35) - The figure of Jesus / Y’shua and some history of the area 2000 years ago (15:34) - Her favourite chapter in ACIM, and why (20:55) - Jewish people and the Course (24:10) - Has she read The Disappearance of the Universe (by Gary Renard)? (25:32) - We talk about the Desert and its significance (25:55) - The work they do at Zman Midbar, the spiritual retreat center Efrat and her husband Seffi founded (30:42) - Her work with women’s groups / conflict resolution between Muslims and Jews, Palestinians and Israelis - The Peace Book (33:50) - How some quotes from ACIM got translated into Arabic - What the translation process was like for her (over 12 years!) (35:00) - What’s communication with the Holy Spirit like for her - Final comments and comments on ACIM students in Israel (41:37)Efrat’s bio:Efrat Sar-Shalom Hanegbi is a spiritual leader and instructor who gives lectures and classes about subjects such as: living together in peace and tolerance. Efrat has hosted prayers for peace worldwide and is a member of the Forum for Peace.Together with her husband, Seffi Hanegbi, they founded “Zman Midbar“; a spiritual ecological site for peace, located in the Judean desert, Israel. She is a senior teacher of ACIM, a poet, and a singer. Efrat runs courses and workshops about “A Course in Miracles“.Efrat Sar-Shalom Hanegbi was part of the team that translated ACIM into Hebrew, as well as “The Song of Prayer” and “Psychotherapy”. Her credentials include: Head of the healing courses at Reedman College, Chairman of the Ness Shalom Association, a founder of the “Zman Shalom”, peace organization that empowers Bedouins teachers in the Negev, Israel.Efrat is an author of numerous articles dealing with spirituality and politics. She is about to published her book “Hagar”. She has over 20 years teaching experience, thousands of students and is a guest speaker at peace conventions worldwide.Efrat’s website (in Hebrew): http://www.efratsarshalom.comThe Peace Book: http://peace-salaam-shalom.com/Zman Midbar eco-spirit-lodge: http://zmanmidbar.net/home http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ni_S6sO0Mt4Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/efratsarshalom2A clip of Efrat teaching (in Hebrew): http://youtu.be/YjcOUIN1TMk | 12 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanMysticism and A Course in Miracles – Dr. Jon Mundy – Episode 12 | http://youtu.be/scVOtMzAOxII speak to Dr. Jon Mundy, a well-known Teacher and Author in the ACIM community! Jon has been the editor of Miracles Magazine, the longest running ACIM magazine / newsletter, since 1985. Jon is an expert on comparative religion and philosophy, and taught university courses in philosophy and religion from 1967 to 2009. He is also the author of several books: including “Missouri Mystic”, “What is Mysticism?”, and the recently published “Living A Course in Miracles”.We talk about Mysticism and A Course in Miracles:- What is Mysticism? - Some of Jon’s mystical experiences - How ACIM and other spiritual paths seek to connect us to the pure non-dual stateWe then move on to- His personal experiences growing up in a farm in Missouri - As a spiritual seeker in India, and meeting gurus such as Muktanada and Rajneesh (Osho) - His personal experiences knowing Marianne Williamson and Helen Schucman years ago! - Jon’s alter(ed) ego, the stand up philosopher-comedian Dr. Baba Jon Mundane - His advice for new ACIM studentsJon’s website: http://miraclesmagazine.org/Living A Course in Miracles Amazon US http://amzn.to/wajJMo Amazon UK http://amzn.to/w9JxBcMissouri Mystic (A honest, enthralling read - I finished it in 2 sittings :)) Amazon US http://amzn.to/wLVoxV Amazon UK http://amzn.to/yxr3Xj | 5 3 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 11 – I am not a body – Michael Murray | http://youtu.be/pbx346CP_B4I speak to Michael Murray, ACIM Teacher, workshop leader and facilitator for the newly created ACIM Ireland! Michael has had some pretty phenomenal experiences - including 4 near-death experiences and a series of profound spiritual awakenings. We talk about- His near-death experiences - His out-of body experiences before his spiritual awakening in 2008 - ‘Rungs down the ladder’ - Dreams within dreams within dreams within dreams - His journey and purpose in this lifetime - How ACIM ties in with his experiences - The relevance of lucid dreaming, out-of-body experiences, astral projection and near-death experiences with A Course in Miracles. - The Ireland National Conference in 26-27th May 2012, where Gary Renard and I will be speaking!Michael’s Bio:Michael.bc.Murray was born in 1964 in Letterkenny, Co Donegal, Ireland. He is the youngest of eleven children, with six sisters and four brothers. Michael attended woodlands national primary school from 1969-1976. In 1977 attended St Eunan’s College in Letterkenny until 1981.In 1971 aged seven, Michael had his first near-death experience; he was rushed to hospital with internal bleeding. An aspirin had burned a hole through his stomach wall into his spleen. He had been bleeding to death internally for two days. He lost so much blood that it was a miracle he was even alive at that stage. He had an out of body experience while unconscious in the operating theatre. For the next five years Michael underwent several major operations.In 1981 aged seventeen Michael had a second near-death experience. He fell thirty feet onto a concrete floor head first. His skull was smashed open, at the second of impact he recalls he again had an out of body experience, which lasted some time. For five years after this event, Michael endured countless out of body experiences including astral travel. This for him at the time was a very frightening experience.His third near-death experience happened while on holiday in Ibiza with a group of friends in 1996, Michael aged thirty two drowned in a swimming pool accident. He has described this experience as one of the most tranquil and peaceful experiences he has ever had. Again while he was under the water he had an out of body experience.His fourth near-death experience happened on the 22nd of December 1999; Michael again was rushed to hospital. He just had his Femoral Artery severed in an accident. He lost several pints of blood, and it was a miracle he survived. While in the operating theatre he had another out of body experience.All of his out of body experiences were the exact same. He found himself in a long corridor with a circular door at the end. This door looked like a circle of gleaming light. Each time as he approached the circle of light he became afraid and returned, and found himself back in his body.On 29th September 2008 Michael had a very profound Spiritual Awakening. This event centred on another out of body experience. But this time no trauma was involved. Michael describes this event like an audience with God. It was Divine in nature, and he said “no words can describe the feelings of that experience”. It felt like he was in Heaven. This event totally transformed his life almost immediately.Within three months of this first experience, Michael had a second experience, similar to the first, this time it was witnessed by a friend of his. This second experience was much more profound than the first. He had another out of body experience with what he calls “The Divine Realm of Consciousness”. He has had many visions of Archetypes, symbols, and has travelled in many different Consciousness realms. He says “What we experience both in and out of body is a system of separate consciousness levels”.Within days of this experience in March 2009, his best friend bought him a copy of the book A Course In Miracles. Michael read this book in a few short weeks, | 27 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Carrie Triffet – Author of Long Time No See | http://youtu.be/E6kosEJgiI0One of my favourite interviews so far - I speak to Carrie Triffet, Author of "Long Time No See" and "The Enlightenment Project". "Long Time No See" is a funny, heartfelt, well-written book and I read it in 3 sittings! (My book review here: http://acimexplained.com/book-review-long-time-no-see/) In our far-ranging conversation, we cover:- Carrie's spiritual path, briefly, from growing up in a "suburban-orthodox" Jewish family, to Nichiren Buddhism, to A Course in Miracles. - What communication with Spirit is like for Carrie, and how it is evolving - Was Buddhism a stepping-stone for Carrie into A Course in Miracles? - What the writing process is like for Carrie - The Law of Attraction and ACIM - Is there a third book in the works? - Upcoming events with Carrie: A joint workshop with Nouk Sanchez, Stacy Sully in the Bavarian Alps (I'm envious as I type this :)) to be held in April 2012, and her appearance at the UK ACIM Conference, also in April 2012. - And much more!Long Time No See: Diaries of an Unlikely Messenger Amazon US Paperback http://amzn.to/xs3Mrg Amazon US Kindle http://amzn.to/AoYNtx Amazon UK Paperback http://amzn.to/zCgvLE Amazon UK Kindle http://amzn.to/zQ1tyiThe Enlightenment Project Amazon US Paperback http://amzn.to/y13OAm Amazon US Kindle http://amzn.to/y51HsP Amazon UK Paperback http://amzn.to/zk1uKW Amazon UK Kindle http://amzn.to/yg5yjACarrie's Bio:From a young age, Carrie Triffet seemed to experience the world very differently from the people around her. She was told she was "an open window between worlds." She didn't know what that meant back then - she only knew time and space played tricks on her, and otherworldly "ghosts" were her nightly companions. These things frightened her deeply, so she did her best to block out all evidence of a world beyond the five senses.Embracing Buddhist practice in her twenties, Carrie gradually became a devout spiritual practitioner. Yet it wasn't until a couple of decades years later, after a powerful awakening in 2005, that Carrie began to understand just how profoundly different her experience really was...and what her life's purpose was meant to be.Carrie Triffet hears the Voice of Spirit. She is the author of LONG TIME NO SEE - Diaries of an unlikely messenger, and THE ENLIGHTENMENT PROJECT. Carrie sports a dazzling array of flaws and vices, none of which seem to dampen her single-minded desire for enlightenment.http://www.carrietriffet.com/ | 23 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Brian Van der Horst, writer of the first public article about ACIM in 1977 | http://youtu.be/1IV9Qw22Yx0In October last year, in the midst of writing the article about the history of the Course, I came across the first public article written about ACIM, ‘Simple, Dumb, Boring Truths and A Course in Miracles’, published in New Realities magazine in 1977 by Brian Van der Horst. In the course of my research, I came across Brian’s website - and I was intrigued by his far ranging interests and expertise in seemingly diverse areas: journalism, marketing, the New Age and consciousness, marine biology, NLP, Ken Wilber’s integral theory, and even being an ex-staff writer for Playboy!It was also very interesting that he lived in Paris - it just so happened that I was due to be in Paris for a week that month. It was simply too much of a coincidence, and a wonderful opportunity to hear about some Course history first-hand, so I contacted him to see if he would like to do an interview.What is fascinating for me - being a young man - is hearing about the New Age / spiritual / consciousness exploration movement that took place in the 70s and 80s, especially in the US and in Europe, with all of the things associated with it - the Beatles, Rock and Roll, the Harmonic Convergence, Hippies, etc. I can only imagine what an immense period of change it was - politically, socially, and culturally.This interview took place at Brian’s home in the outskirts of Paris, in October 2010.Transcription hereBrian's bio:Brian Van der Horst has been an executive coach and consultant since 1977, and an NLP trainer and psychotherapist since 1984 when he began to live and work in Europe, based in Paris where he founded The Integral Perspectives Group Repère, an international NLP training institute, with two French consultants, designing and teaching practitioner and master practitioner certification programs for more than 10,000 people world-wide. In 1994, he founded a coaching school, and has certified around 300 coaches.A founding member and Chief Facilitator, Europe, for Ken Wilber’s Integral Institute. In the past few years, he has held positions such as Director, Program Development for Renaissance2, and Associate Director for Dirigeants and Partenaires, in Paris. Previously he was director of the Neuro-Linguistic Programming Center for Advanced Studies in San Francisco, an international NLP training institute, designing and teaching practitioner and master practitioner certification programs, and specializing in NLP applications for business, psycho-neuro-immunology, and intercultural communication, Before that he was a consultant with Stanford Research Institute in the Values and Lifestyles Program of the Strategic Environments Group.Van der Horst has taught at John F. Kennedy University in Orinda, California; The University of California in Sonoma; the University of Paris XIV, and XIII; and Apple University, France; and has given seminars in NLP and intercultural communication for MBA students at the Sorbonne, the International Management Institute , in Paris, and at the Institut d'Administration des Enterprises in Aix-en-Provence. He has also given leadership, team-building, and long-term management training seminars in Moscow, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong, and Indonesia; along with 10 countries in the European Community.He has worked in journalism as an editor for New Realities, Practical Psychology, Playboy, and The Village Voice. The author of the books, Folk Music in America, Rock Music, and The Outcome Strategy; and over 1,000 magazine and newspaper articles, he has also been an acquisitions editor for J.P. Tarcher Books, Houghton-Mifflin, and hosted a television program in San Francisco. He currently writes for Intelligence, a newsletter on neuro-computing, and Integral Leadership Review.Before this time, Van der Horst was originally trained in marine biology, but shortly after attending Duke University, worked in the entertainment industry for 10 years, | 21 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanCarol Howe and her 3D ACIM Teaching Models | I speak to Carol Howe, author of 'Never Forget to Laugh' - THE biography of Bill Thetford, co-scribe of A Course in Miracles. Carol is a truly multi-faceted teacher, and lends her past experience in Engineering and Design to the way she teaches A Course in Miracles - using large 3-dimensional teaching models! Each unique model helps to clarify a major message of the Course, making it accessible and practical. The ego modelThe relationship modelThe forgiveness modelMore information about Carol's soon to be released DVD series:http://seehowlifeworks.com/ https://www.facebook.com/seehowlifeworks http://vimeo.com/34879744Buy 'Never Forget to Laugh': UK Kindle http://amzn.to/yruYrK US Kindle http://amzn.to/yyNLWl US Paperback http://amzn.to/zgUnkZCarol's BioCarol M. Howe, author, counselor, and student/teacher of A Course In Miracles since 1977, is noted for her exceptional ability to make Course principles come alive with power and relevance, and her presentations continue to inspire and uplift those who seek for peace of mind, both at home and abroad.Known for her affirming warmth and compassionate sense of humor, Carol brings a rich combination of skill and experience to her present work and is eminently qualified to offer guidance and reassurance in all areas of daily living. A common element in her varied career path has been "trouble-shooting," helping others perceive the real problem and assisting in implementing an effective solution -- guaranteed to bring positive results for those willing to change their minds. As an exceptionally articulate and gifted speaker, she is able to convey both principle and example concisely and clearly.In addition to thirty years of teaching and counseling in the psycho-spiritual field, Carol holds a BA in mathematics, taught secondary school mathematics, served as a systems engineer for IBM, engaged in years of project and event management, and co-founded attitudinal healing centers in Denver, CO and Winter Park, FL. Worked with Jerry Jampolsky. She is the author of three books: Never Forget To Laugh: Personal Recollections of Bill Thetford, Co-scribe of A Course In Miracles, Healing the Hurt Behind Addictions and Compulsive Behaviors(English and Russian), Homeward To An Open Door: Exploring Major Principles of A Course In Miracles, the pamphlet, Emergency Procedures for Regaining Peace of Mind (English and Spanish) and co-editor with Dr. Jerry Jampolsky of Children As Teachers Of Peace.Additionally, Carol designed and holds copyrights on seven three-dimensional interactive teaching models used as props in workshops that aid in revealing with unparalleled clarity the source of all distress and the promise of peace and healing set forth in A Course In Miracles.Carol's websites:http://www.carolhowe.com/ http://www.neverforgettolaugh.com/ http://seehowlifeworks.com/This is the previous interview with her on ACIM Explained Radio:http://youtu.be/5Ij0d2YUJ44 | 21 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 10 – The Nature of God – Gary Renard | http://youtu.be/PQavutTrOuII speak to Gary Renard, author of the best-selling ‘The Disappearance of the Universe’ and ‘Your Immortal Reality’, 2 mind-blowingly outstanding books. Never before has ACIM been explained in such a clear, accessible way!We start with this question, ‘What is the Nature of God?’- What is a non-dual God like? - How is God portrayed in the Bible, and why this Biblical God is so different from a non-dual God?Gary later goes on to talk about - Key themes in A Course in Miracles - The ego - Waking up from the dream - The Holy Spirit, and what is the Holy Spirit? - How do we know if it's the Holy Spirit or the ego?We also talk about Gary’s long-awaited third book coming out in the Fall this year (2012), and his upcoming TV series! Gary also talks about some of the 'slow burn' events taking place in his life, and his forgiveness opportunities.Also check out my book review of The Disappearance of the Universe http://youtu.be/GxXdbfJzKlIThe Disappearance of the Universe by Gary Renard Amazon UK http://amzn.to/AAe4AX Amazon US http://amzn.to/A9tdXPYour Immortal Reality Amazon US http://amzn.to/x61anA Amazon UK http://amzn.to/wYqw7SGary's Website http://www.garyrenard.com/ | 20 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanPodcast – Special Relationships – Phil Teertha Mistlberger | As promised, I have Phil Mistlberger back to talk about everybody's favourite topic: Relationships! Some themes examined in our discussion:- What is a special relationship? - What's the difference between special love and special hate, and the dynamics behind it - Can we have a special relationship with objects? - Tantra and Holy Relationship - any links there? - Codependency and Special Relationships - How do we deal with codependency? - The relationship of special love as found in a spiritual guru/idol figure - Romantic relationships: With special love and special hate in mind - does it make it easier have a relationship with someone else who is into the same concepts? eg. Having a Holy relationship - Polyamory and Monogamy - Some of Phil's personal experiences (Being part of an Osho community, his personal relationships past and present)http://youtu.be/btjJk1chFXMspecial relationships: (Definition taken from http://www.facim.org/acim/glossary.htm, The Foundation for A Course in Miracles)relationships onto which we project guilt, substituting them for love and our true relationship with God; the defenses that reinforce belief in the scarcity principle while appearing to be undoing it -- doing what they would defend against -- for special relationships attempt to fill up the perceived lack in ourselves by taking from others who are inevitably seen as separate, thereby reinforcing a guilt that ultimately comes from our believed separation from God: the thought of attack that is the original source of our sense of lack; all relationships in this world begin as special since they begin with the perception of separation and differences, which must then be corrected by the Holy Spirit through forgiveness, making the relationship holy; specialness has two forms: special hate justifies the projection of guilt by attack; special love conceals the attack within the illusion of love, where we believe our special needs are met by special people with special attributes, for which we love them: in this sense, special love is roughly equivalent to dependency, which breeds contempt or hatred.Phil's Bio:Phil Mistlberger is many things; a lifelong wisdom-seeker (and finder), therapist, guide, founder of communities and schools of transformation, author, artist, meditator, magician, martial artist, historian, collector of Oriental art, chess aficionado, owner of a substantial library on the wisdom traditions, and world traveler.He was born in Montreal, Canada, in 1959, and was educated at Champlain College and John Abbott College (physics and mathematics), Concordia University (English literature, theology, and psychology), and McGill University (geology). After the standard "seeker's disenchantment" with conventional education -- which in his case involved bouncing between many disciplines -- he embarked on an exhaustive path of investigating the metaphysical, esoteric, and transformational schools of thought, combined with extensive forays into altered states of consciousness, such as lucid dream work and the OOBE state, followed by time in the Gurdjieff Work and Primal Therapy. In early 1983 he was initiated as a disciple of the radical Indian mystic Osho (Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh). During those early years he worked a variety of jobs to support myself: in a meat-packing plant, in a bakery, drove a forklift in a warehouse, was a treeplanter in the forests of northern Ontario, a pollster, a fundraiser, etc. He traveled to Asia while in my mid-20s, wandering for months through India, Nepal, and the Tibetan plateau, staying variously in Buddhist monasteries and Indian ashrams. After returning to Canada he graduated from a transpersonal therapist's training program in 1988, and since then have worked as a transformational therapist and workshop facilitator. He has had a number of spiritual influences, studying and practicing in many traditions, including the Gurdjieff Work, the Western esoteric tradition, | 14 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 9 – The Life and Spiritual Path of Bill Thetford – Carol Howe | I speak to Carol Howe, author of Never Forget to Laugh - THE definitive biography about Bill Thetford, co-scribe of A Course in Miracles. Bill Thetford led a fascinating life, and Carol is certainly the person to tell us about Bill - having known him for many years as a close personal friend. http://youtu.be/5Ij0d2YUJ44Some themes in the show:- What was Bill like? - Some of Bill's academic accomplishments as an eminent psychologist - Demystifying what Bill did and didn't do whilst working with the CIA, and being unknowingly involved with the Manhattan Project - The shifts in his life - moving from New York to California - Bill's relationship with Helen - Bill's teaching style - his being a silent teacher and one of great humility - Bill's past lives! - Other interesting psychic phenomena involving Bill - A first-hand account of Bill's final days and why Carol, amongst others, thinks that Bill actually finished the CourseBuy the book:UK Kindle http://amzn.to/yruYrK US Kindle http://amzn.to/yyNLWl US Paperback http://amzn.to/zgUnkZCarol's BioCarol M. Howe, author, counselor, and student/teacher of A Course In Miracles since 1977, is noted for her exceptional ability to make Course principles come alive with power and relevance, and her presentations continue to inspire and uplift those who seek for peace of mind, both at home and abroad.Known for her affirming warmth and compassionate sense of humor, Carol brings a rich combination of skill and experience to her present work and is eminently qualified to offer guidance and reassurance in all areas of daily living. A common element in her varied career path has been "trouble-shooting," helping others perceive the real problem and assisting in implementing an effective solution -- guaranteed to bring positive results for those willing to change their minds. As an exceptionally articulate and gifted speaker, she is able to convey both principle and example concisely and clearly.In addition to thirty years of teaching and counseling in the psycho-spiritual field, Carol holds a BA in mathematics, taught secondary school mathematics, served as a systems engineer for IBM, engaged in years of project and event management, and co-founded attitudinal healing centers in Denver, CO and Winter Park, FL. Worked with Jerry Jampolsky. She is the author of three books: Never Forget To Laugh: Personal Recollections of Bill Thetford, Co-scribe of A Course In Miracles, Healing the Hurt Behind Addictions and Compulsive Behaviors(English and Russian), Homeward To An Open Door: Exploring Major Principles of A Course In Miracles, the pamphlet, Emergency Procedures for Regaining Peace of Mind (English and Spanish) and co-editor with Dr. Jerry Jampolsky of Children As Teachers Of Peace.Additionally, Carol designed and holds copyrights on seven three-dimensional interactive teaching models used as props in workshops that aid in revealing with unparalleled clarity the source of all distress and the promise of peace and healing set forth in A Course In Miracles.Carol's websites:http://www.carolhowe.com/ http://www.neverforgettolaugh.com/ | 13 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Gary Renard by John Campbell | Another great interview by John. Gary Renard is the author of 2 great books about ACIM:The Disappearance of the Universe http://amzn.to/weX27uYour Immortal Reality http://amzn.to/wg9cCjAbout Gary RenardGary Renard, the best-selling author of The Disappearance of the Universe and Your Immortal Reality, was born on the historic North Shore of Massachusetts. He became a successful professional guitar player, but during the harmonic convergence of 1987, he heard a Calling and began to take his life in a different direction. At the beginning of the 1990's, he moved to Maine, where he underwent a powerful spiritual awakening. As instructed, he slowly and carefully wrote Disappearance over a period of nine years. In the fall of 2003, after much encouragement from other speakers and students, Gary began to present talks and workshops in public. His speaking career took off remarkably fast, and today he lectures internationally.Combining a disarming sense of humor with radical, cutting-edge metaphysical information and experiential exercises, this acclaimed teacher of A Course in Miracles has been described as one of the most interesting and courageous spiritual speakers in the world. Over the past seven years, he has spoken in 43 states, 23 countries, and was the keynote speaker at the International A Course in Miracles Conferences in Salt Lake City and San Francisco. Gary is also the most recent recipient of the Infinity Foundation Spirit Award. The award is given to a person who has made a meaningful contribution to personal and spiritual growth. Past recipients include Dan Millman, Ram Dass, Gary Zukav, James Redfield, Byron Katie, and Neale Donald Walsch.Interviewed on Miracle Hour, by John Campbell http://www.greatvine.com/john-campbell http://www.londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profiles/john-campbell?PHPSESSID=2... 24 June 2008 | 6 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanInterview with Heather Pozzo by John Campbell | An interview from 2008 with two friends, John and Heather. Heather is the lovely lady who runs the study group I go to in London.Heather's Biography:At age 5 my spiritual journey began as a member of the Baha'I Faith. This wonderful Faith offered me insights in my youth by encouraging me to open my eyes to world structure and the many different ways that people live. The Oneness of God, mankind and religion being the primary teachings of the Baha'I Faith, influenced me in the best possible way to recognize that we are all one and equal no matter what path one chooses to walk. This Faith enabled me to look below the surface of life with all its madness to find the core of this Ultimate Oneness.As a teenager my personal struggles surfaced. Lacking self-esteem, security and direction I experienced depression. At 17 I was introduced to the mystical Christian teaching of The Course in Miracles. The curriculum teaches us to heal our own mind first and then to become a Light Unto the World. It taught me I was innocent, even with my human mistakes. It gave me peace during the many trials of everyday life. It reminded me to teach only love for that is what I am.15 years later having traveled many bumpy roads, I am still a student who also serves as a facilitator of ACIM Study Group. Having worked with the Miracle Network Organization I've experienced many wonderful opportunities to assist in spiritual workshops and conferences held in London.With a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, and many years of personal development courses, I entered the Interfaith Seminary during the autumn of 2005. As an ordained Interfaith Minister and Spiritual Counselor, I feel I am able to understand and honor wholeness in myself and others.http://www.heatherpozzo.comInterviewed on Miracle Hour, by John Campbell http://www.greatvine.com/john-campbell http://www.londonspeakerbureau.com/speaker-profiles/john-campbell?PHPSESSID=2... 27 May 2008 | 6 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 8 – What is Enlightenment? – David Hoffmeister | I interview David Hoffmeister - well-known ACIM Teacher and Speaker - a day after his 54th birthday! (Also on Superbowl day - which might explain the choppy connection :)) David is truly a prolific teacher - and one of the early adopters of using the internet as a teaching medium in the ACIM community - there are many, many videos of his talks and written materials freely available online. He also answers questions on an active yahoo email group: AwakeningInChrist (http://bit.ly/yOrPnU)We talk about a BIG topic: ***Enlightenment***http://youtu.be/4kl_zx5JANMOn the show, I ask him:- What is Enlightenment? - Is Enlightenment a process or an instantaneous thing? - Is having Enlightenment as a goal an obstacle in itself? - How did he come across the Course? - We talk a little about Carl Rogers (the father of humanistic psychology and whom Bill Thetford had also worked with) and Tara Singh (an ACIM teacher with Eastern roots) - We talk about the 2 guidelines in his retreat centers: 1) No private thoughts 2) No people pleasing - His emphasis and use of movies as a teaching device, as in his book “Movie Watcher’s Guide to Enlightenment” (http://global-miracles.net/library/PDF/moviewatchers.pdf) - Finally, his advice for new ACIM studentsDavid’s Bio:In the early part of his life, David was inspired to seek spiritual Enlightenment. He was a “professional student” for 10 years at University of Cincinatti, where he majored in Urban planinng. In 1986, at the age of 28 years old, he encountered A Course in Miracles at a humanistic psychology conference. He recognized the Course as the tool he sought to help him transform his mind. David studied the Course very intensely for 2 years, reading for eight or more hours a day. As he read it, David found that he formed a very close connection to an inner voice - which he identified, answering his every question, and guiding him in the day-to-day management of his life and relationships.In 1991 David was guided to travel around the United States and Canada to share his understanding of A Course in Miracles. He followed Jesus’ instructions to “become as a child,” depending completely on the Holy Spirit for transportation, money, shelter, food and the words he spoke.David has traveled extensively for over 26 years in 28 countries, teaching ACIM, Love and Peace wherever he goes. Donations and love offerings make the travels free and online resources available to tens of thousands of people.David’s websites:http://acim.cc/ http://global-miracles.net/“Awakening Through A Course in Miracles”, David Hoffmeister http://global-miracles.net/library/awakening_through_a_course_in_miracles.docm | 6 2 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 6 – Understanding A Course in Miracles – D. Patrick Miller | D. Patrick Miller has been both a seeker and researcher of spiritual wisdom for over two decades. We talk about his best-selling book - UNDERSTANDING A COURSE IN MIRACLES. | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 5 – Studying and Practising the Course – Kenneth Bok | Episode 5 - Studying and Practising the Course - Kenneth Bok | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 4 – Listening to the Holy Spirit – Pauline Edward | Episode 4 - Listening to the Holy Spirit - Pauline Edward | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 3 – A Course in Miracles and Breaking Addiction – John Campbell | Episode 3 - A Course in Miracles and Breaking Addiction - John Campbell | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 2 – A Course in Miracles and the Perennial Philosophy – Phil Mistlberger | Episode 2 - A Course in Miracles and the Perennial Philosophy - Phil Mistlberger | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 1 – The Universe is a Dream – Alexander Marchand | Episode 1 - The Universe is a Dream - Alexander Marchand | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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CleanEpisode 7 – A Course in Miracles: A Bridge between East and West – Chiao-lin Cabanne | Episode 7 - A Course in Miracles: A Bridge between East and West - Chiao-lin Cabanne | 31 1 12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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