A universal assembly for true discernment
Michael DeForbes led our Sunday morning meditation. Michael is a student of Helen Hamilton. His guided meditations are based on the direct path, which is an integral part of our teachings here at Awakening Together.
Enjoy this powerful, deep meditation into ever-present peace and the now of the Noumenon which had the theme of embracing all aspects of the self.
The participants from the recent Inspired Clarity Retreat with Regina Dawn Akers shared from their hearts all the clarity, shifts in perspective, and breakthroughs that came forth from the daily contemplations that were provided by Regina.
Also, in what ways the in-person retreat offered them a rich experience with the daily excursions in hiking and being in nature in La Veta, Colorado, and what it was like to be in the company of other like-minded beings on this nondual path of awakening.
All times are Eastern Standard Time. Look below for helpful links.1:00 – 3:00 pm – Self-Inquiry Dyad Practice – Facilitated by Anne Blanchard
What do you want? What do you really want? What is the aim of your spiritual practice? What is the purpose? What is your purpose? We ask because we embark weekly to practice in the sanctuary, and have a direct experience of the truth of what we are. The very good news is that you cannot, not be the Truth of what you are. Truth doesn’t go away because we don’t know it, can’t see it, or don’t presently experience it.
If you are interested in exploring your own blocks to the awareness of love’s presence, to the Truth of what you are, you are warmly invited to join us.
The practice is intensive, direct self-inquiry. The format is partner assisted contemplation, commonly referred to as dyads, which means two.
The day is Saturday and the time of the practice is 1 to 3 PM ET. You can join for either the first hour, the second hour, or for both depending on the time available in your schedule.
No prior experience is necessary. An introduction and overview will be given at the beginning of each hour.
This program is facilitated by Anne Blanchard who welcomes any questions or inquiries. You may email her through Awakening Together at [email protected]. We look forward to embarking on this practice with you.
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All Times are Eastern Standard Time – See helpful links below.
Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Kelly BarberTitle: “Simplicity Lies in the One”
Description: Rev. Kelly shared on the topic of how problems are many and confusing, but the solution is simple, and easily found in the One Love that Is. Rev. Kelly invited us to contemplate the adage from A Course in Miracles that says there is one problem and one solution.
Reader: Rev. Wanda Alamonte read from A Course in Miracles (ACIM) Lesson 127: There is no love but God’s.
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Title: “In the World, But Not of It”
Description: Rev. George shared about what it means to be in the world and but not of it and what does that mean for each one of us. Who are you, and where are you? You only exist now. By rejecting the now you are rejecting your true Self!
Reader: Rev. Toni Fields read from the Bible, John Ch. 1 v. (1-5). Also, The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI) John Ch. 1 v. (1-5 ) & NTI Romans Chapters 13 & 14.
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Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Kelly BarberTitle: “Releasing the Desire to Be Special”
Description: Rev. Kelly shared how the ego’s desire for specialness can remind us of the need for surrender.
Reader: Glenda Carberry read an excerpt from Ram Dass’ book Grist for the Mill.
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Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Regina Dawn AkersTitle: “Unconditional Love is Obtainable”
Description: In his book, Transcending the Levels of Consciousness: The Stairway to Enlightenment, Dr. David Hawkins writes, “Unconditional Love is the goal of the majority of spiritually committed people and especially of serious spiritual devotees and aspirants. … In the world’s overall population, [Unconditional Love] is reached by 0.4 percent of the populace. However, Unconditional Love is a practical and reachable goal and not just an idealized, wishful condition for those who seriously choose it as an inspirational, devotional goal. … In highly motivated, spiritually disciplined groups, approximately fifty to fifty-five percent of the people in the group reach the goal of Unconditional Love… The goal of Unconditional Love is reachable by very simple means, but to bring about results, they have to be lived continually on a daily basis.” In this homily, Regina looked at the “very simple means” that Dr. David Hawkins points to and ask, “How can Awakening Together be one of the ‘highly motivated, spiritually-disciplined groups’ that supports attaining Unconditional Love?
Reading: Yvonne Unger read NTI 1 Corinthians, Chapters 12 & 13.
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Title: “Finding the Peace that Passes All Understanding”
Description: Happiness and satisfaction never arises from the conditions in your life or the conditions in the world. How do we find that “peace that passes all understanding”? Rev. George explored the basic truth as discussed in NTI Acts Chapters 1-3, as well as some thoughts from Eckhart Tolle as a guide to help in the understanding of our own awakening process.
Reading: Joe Schmitz read from The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI) Acts Chapters 1-3.
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Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Beverly ToporowskiTitle: “Leaving ‘Me’ Alone”
Questions that were Explored: How we can look at the programming that makes up the body-mind without involvement? Is interference necessary? Is it the body-mind or our involvement with it that creates suffering? What is the role of free will in obtaining freedom?
Reader: Andy Walker read from “Who Cares?!” The Unique Teaching of Ramesh Balsekar; Chapter 4: Ego “Sense of Freedom” Pages: 51-60.
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Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Jacquelyn EckertTitle: “What distracts you from the singular thought of God?”
Description: Sri Muruganar said, “As long as we do not free ourselves from the state of inattention in which the unified state of the Self that exists as pure consciousness is subverted through the ego, the state of love that is the fullness of the Real, free of all differentiation, will not be experienced in the heart.”
NTI Luke asks, “What distracts you from the singular thought of God?”
Rev. Jacquelyn discussed how listening to and believing thought is the distraction that keeps us in a state of inattention and keeps us from experiencing the fullness of the Real.
Reader: Glenda Carberry read NTI Luke Chapter 3.
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