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Anne Blanchard ~Unfiltered, “Resting is a Precondition for Healing” 12/21/22

December 21, 2022

Anne Blanchard shares her experience of purification and awakening, unfiltered and as it happens. Raw, reflective, brave, and infused with clarity, Anne’s open honesty inspires us all to dive deep into the spiritual journey instead of simply skimming the surface. She continues to share deeply from various non-dual teachings and teachers.

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Rev. Jacquelyn & Connie Poole – Early Insights, “The Right Use of Imagination”

December 20, 2022

Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert and Connie Poole play Regina Dawn Akers’ Early Teaching videos and invite those in attendance to contemplate those teachings along with them.

Because these teachings are so helpful, Jacquelyn and Connie plan to slowly review them by playing one or two of them each week and contemplating them in a group format.

Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 pm ET
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Here’s a link to next week’s RDA Early Teaching that will be played: The Right Use of Imagination, Part 2

Heart Explorations: Embracing the Whole Show ~ 12/20/22

December 20, 2022

During our time together, we will explore what it takes to live from an open, undefended heart. Naturally, any true exploration of living from the heart necessarily entails taking a deep and sustained look at what prevents us from keeping our hearts open. Grounded in the knowledge that the essence of us, our true nature, is the very lovingness within us all, we will explore how to recognize and release egoic energies by cultivating open-hearted awareness practices which support us in directly experiencing our true Self. By leaning into willingness, steeped in self-honesty, and with a consistent dash of courage, we endeavor to open to whatever life brings, as it brings it, that is, on life’s terms. In so doing, we trust that everything – absolutely everything – is here for us to use for healing, for purification, and for learning to live from the heart. We look forward to supporting each other in our individual explorations of how we truly embrace the entirety of this show we call life.

To deepen further into the teachings from Heart Exploration here’s a link to the Being Aware of Awareness meditation podcast. In these meditations, the reading from Heart Explorations is contemplated.

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Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Tuesdays, 9-11 am ET
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Herein Lies the Peace of God ~ NTI Luke Chapter 19

December 20, 2022

In this program, Revs. Jacquelyn Eckert and Glen Ganaway review and discuss The Keys to NTI.

The program focuses on how the principles of The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament inform their personal lives, relationships with others, and relationship with the world at large. This program is an ongoing weekly exploration of the timeless teachings that came through the scribe, Regina Dawn Akers.

Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Sundays at 6 pm ET/4 pm MT

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Playsheet Now Available for Liberating Jesus

December 19, 2022

Anne Blanchard lovingly created this playsheet. The intention of this tool is to help in the facilitation of a deep and contemplative look with Inner Wisdom while enjoying the movie.

Liberating Jesus Playsheet

Please note, we have moved the movie group to this special time since the Sanctuary is closed for Christmas. This installment of Movie Watcher Group will take place on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, from 7:30-8:30 pm ET/ 5:30-6:30 pm MT.

This film portrays Jesus as a teacher of Awakening and a Revealer of The Way.

Liberating Jesus is a film of a remarkable one-man play, written and performed by Leonard Jacobson. Leonard plays the role of Jesus returned. The message of this film is inspiring, enlightening, and liberating and will support you in your own awakening. It is not about bringing you to Jesus, or to any religion. It is about you, coming home to the truth of who you are.

The time is now… Jesus has returned after a long and difficult journey since his death on the cross. He has much to share with us about his life and death, and how his teaching has been misunderstood and misused. The returned Jesus shows us a way out of separation and conflict and reveals the Oneness at the very heart of all paths and traditions.

This film will either inspire, enlighten, and delight you, or it will disturb you. It is very powerful. If you are a Christian who adheres rigidly to traditional Christian beliefs, you probably should NOT view this movie.

In ACT 1, Jesus speaks of his experience with John the Baptist, his opening into Oneness with God, his encounter with Satan, and his early experiences as a teacher of the Way. But then, the mood changes as he leads us through his experience of the crucifixion and shares with us what really happened to him on the cross. These revelations are both startling, and enlightening. He then reveals what has happened since his death upon the cross, and what he has had to endure to return to us.

In ACT 2, Jesus reveals how his teachings have been misunderstood and misused, and he masterfully updates and clarifies his teaching. Sometimes forceful and direct, sometimes loving, and compassionate, Jesus is concerned about the current state of the world, and how the misuse of his teachings has contributed to human unconsciousness. He is insistent that Christians awaken to his true teaching, and that Jews fulfill their sacred covenant with God. What he shares offers guidance to Christians, Jews, Muslims, Buddhists, and anyone else interested in true awakening. Even atheists and agnostics will find it meaningful.

You can find this movie for free on Leonard Jacobson’s website. Here’s a direct link: Liberating Jesus (leonardjacobson.com)

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Reflections from the Keys to the Kingdom Retreat

December 19, 2022

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Participants shared how they are utilizing the skills and tools recently learned at this particular retreat that was facilitated by Anne Blanchard. Retreat participants shared deeply on specifically how this retreat is currently helping them to disregard the ego and recognize Inner Wisdom as the Voice that opens the door to their natural state of peace and happiness. We invite you to listen to this discussion and see how the takeaways from the retreat alight with you.

Leonard Jacobson Roundtable Sangha Discussion

December 19, 2022

Participants came together to discuss the Satsang with Leonard Jacobson. The purpose of this Sangha is to share what was most impactful, hear from others about what they took away, and deepen into the teaching from the previous day’s Satsang interview. We hope you enjoy this offering.

If you would like to donate to Leonard Jacobson, we invite you to visit this link: Donate

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Regina’s Awakening Games ~ Game #35: The Voice

December 19, 2022

Regina Dawn Akers shares the games she played as part of her awakening process. The games she played came to her as insight as she read and contemplated spiritual teachings.

We recommend you practice each game for one week. After practicing the game for one full week, move on to the next Awakening Game.

Click play on the following YouTube video to learn about this week’s game.

And don’t forget to have fun!

Join Us for Roundtable Sangha Monday, December 19th 1:30-2:30 pm ET

December 18, 2022

In this next installment of Roundtable Sangha, we will be sharing what was most impactful, hearing from others about what they took away, and deepening into the teaching from the Satsang with Leonard Jacobson. You are invited to come and share or just listen to others.

The Roundtable Sangha will be recorded for broadcast and replay on all of Awakening Together’s platforms including the website, radio, and podcast. All are welcome to join us!

Awakening Together Satsang with Leonard Jacobson

December 18, 2022

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Leonard Jacobson shared the teachings from his most recent work Liberating Jesus as well as about his upcoming book which he plans to release in February of 2023.

For those of you who haven’t heard of Leonard Jacobson, here’s some information about him.

Leonard is deeply committed to helping others break through to the joyous experience of living in the NOW.

Leonard teaches how to become fundamentally present and how to arise in mastery of your mind and ego, so that you are no longer involuntarily pulled out of Presence. Leonard embodies a profound depth of Presence and his teachings are a powerful reminder that in truth, there is no life outside of this moment. He has been guiding people how to be present for over 40 years.

Leonard teaches that the fully awakened state of consciousness is available now. It is not something that occurs in the future. It is not something that we can arrive at through spiritual practice. It is already here, waiting to be revealed. As you awaken into the present moment, your thoughts will stop, your mind will fall silent, and you will awaken to an inner silence and peace that is beyond understanding. You will begin to encounter what the mystics and Masters have been speaking of for centuries.

One of the most significant aspects of Leonard’s teaching is his unique insight into the nature of the mind and ego. Leonard teaches us how to come into right relationship with the ego in a way that helps the ego to relax, and he teaches us how to integrate awakened consciousness into everyday life and relationships.

He is the founder of The Conscious Living Foundation, a registered non-profit organization. In 2005, he was awarded the Peace Prize by Religious Science International, although he is not affiliated or associated with any religion or church. His teaching is both inclusive of, and transcendent of, all religions and spiritual traditions. It is for all those genuinely seeking to awaken, and for all those who want to overcome the pain and limitations of the past, and open into a more loving and abundant world.

Leonard is the author of six books, Words from Silence, Journey into Now, Embracing the Present, Bridging Heaven & Earth, Liberating Jesus and In Search of the Light, a winner of the Indie Children’s book award. Journey into Now has been translated into eight different languages.

He lives in Asheville, North Carolina and offers evening teaching sessions, weekend workshops, and longer residential retreats in the United States, Europe, Australia and Asia.

For more information on the offerings of Leonard Jacobson, please visit his website: https://www.leonardjacobson.com/