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6/19/22 Weekly Gathering: “From Two to One”

Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Billy Sintiris

Topic: “From Two to One”

Description: Rev Billy shared on the tiny mad idea and what it points to as one became two, and two halves become one again, where the surface water, and waves, may appear different but the undercurrents of the wholeness of the ocean remain the same. He utilized teachings from A Course in Miracles, pointers from Nisargadatta Maharaj, NTI, Gospel of Thomas, and the Experience of Immortality that all stretch language as far as it can go to demonstrate the two becoming One.

Reading: Joe Schmitz read Logion 22 from the Gospel of Thomas.

 

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Sunday Morning Meditation with Michael DeForbes ~ 6/19/22

Michael DeForbes led our Sunday morning meditation. 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.

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Jacquelyn Eckert ~ As It Is ~ “Forgiving Ideas Instead of Situations” 6/15/22

Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert shares with honesty and passion about the ups, downs, and all-around of the spiritual journey. Jacquelyn is transparent as she shares about the impersonal awakening process we all experience. She moves us with stories from her own journey, with direct insight from inner wisdom, and with guidance from spiritual masters, both contemporary and legendary.

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Mighty Companions ~ 6-12-2022

Revs. Glen Ganaway and Yolanda Mapes, who are interfaith ministers, share a delightful, funny, and inspiring hour of A Course in Miracles. Come join in on the fun, the laughs, and the music while unlearning the ego through the lessons and chapters of ACIM. You can find out more about the Mighty Companions on their website: themightycompanions.com

 

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Paul Hedderman ~ Traveling Lighter 6-14-22

In this program, Paul through the vehicle of Satsang and repetition will be helping us to let go of misidentification and recognize Being Consciousness as our Truth.

Paul suggests repetition through Satsangs is helpful.  It is an example of how the dreamING repurposes another programming element, repetition.   What was used to (mis)identify, becomes instead a helpful undoing within the dreaming of that identification.  The helpfulness of the Message is recognized in what Paul calls “traveling lighter.”  In the surrender of an assumed need to escape/improve, the ever-present reality of consciousness already now/here becomes where our interest stays. Being consciousness in contact (in/as/through sensory experiencING), we appreciate being “successful” – already, as that Reality.

You can also learn more about Paul on his website www.zenbitchslap.com or his YouTube channel under the same title (Zen Bitchslap).

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Sounds of Awakening ~ 6-12-22

Rev. Yolanda’s guest for the Sounds of Awakening program was Tym Moss, one of NYC’s most dynamic performers. He is a singer, actor, host, and producer, and is the star in the full feature musical film called Junk. He fills up the screen with joy and authenticity. He is also one of the stars of Theality Tv now streaming on Broadway on Demand. Tym Moss is also a critically acclaimed Cabaret Performer; Stage, TV, and Radio Host; Producer, and LGBT activist.

You can find out more about Tym on his social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, Tik Tok, YouTube, and IMDB.

And for those who do not know Rev. Yolanda, she is a trans femme singer-songwriter and interfaith minister with the mission statement of “Building bridges of Love and Compassion between diverse communities through the power of inspirational entertainment.”

Along the way, Rev Yolanda won the NYC MAC Award twice and was inducted into both the NY Blues Hall of Fame and The GLBT Hall of Fame. Rev. Yolanda and her husband Rev. Glen Ganaway are the founders of the “spiritual happening” called Church With A 2 Drink Minimum. Rev. Yolanda is also a founding member of the NYC-based organization, Drag Story Hour NYC.

 

 

 

 

Something Genuine: “Slow Thoughts” 6/12/22

In this program, we watched and discussed a selected TED talk. TED talks follow a unique format. Speakers at TED events have a maximum of 18 minutes to share their messages, which are delivered in highly polished, succinct speeches. TED talks are delivered by people from all walks of life on a multitude of subjects. A great many of these talks are about the insights gained by ordinary people–insights gained through extraordinary experiences or based on their contemplation of the ordinary events of their lives. Either way, their insights are genuine—not based upon theory or dogma, but through experience.

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The title of this Ted talk is “Slow Thoughts” by Sharon Eubank.

Sharon Eubank makes a case for slowing down the frantic pace of modern life to find creative energy, purposeful acts, and sincere relationships. Sharon Eubank is currently the director of LDS Charities, the humanitarian arm of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, whose signature programs include clean water, vision care, infant resuscitation, mobility, immunizations, family gardening, and emergency response. She is a former member of the Relief Society General Board serving 4 million women in 28,000 branches in 169 countries.

This group was facilitated by Rev. Jacquelyn Eckert.

Playsheet for This Month’s Movie, “Violet”

Violet Playsheet

Plan to join us for a discussion of this month’s movie, Violet on Sunday, June 26 at 8 pm ET/6 pm MT. Rev. Kelly Barber will be facilitating this month’s movie discussion.

Violet is a 2021 American drama film written, directed, and produced by Justine Bateman in her directorial debut. It stars Olivia Munn, Luke Bracey, and Justin Theroux.

Violet follows “Violet Morton,” a 32-year-old film executive who is living her life listening to her fear (“The Voice”). She has made these fear-based decisions to avoid potential “worst-case scenarios” in her romantic life, her family life, and her professional life. These decisions have taken her away from who she really is. She has grown accustomed to not being quite herself and sees nothing amiss until a friend’s comment makes her realize that The Voice has been lying to her, her entire life.

You can watch the movie on iTunes, Vudu, and Amazon.

Clarifying the Teachings 21 ~ The Code Part 4

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Do you find yourself having questions about some of the teachings from Regina Dawn Akers? Have you ever wondered what Regina’s Inner Wisdom meant to Regina?

For many years, Regina has been a spiritual teacher for so many. As such, she has taught on many topics through her own contemplations and spiritual journey.  2022 is Regina’s final year as a full-time employee with Awakening Together. In this final year, Regina has been inspired to clarify her teachings, as they come to her, on her path.

Each week, Regina picks a topic and points us directly to the intention of the teaching around that topic. In addition, when time permits, Regina takes questions on the topic of the teaching in a Satsang type of format.

These teachings are available on this website as well as on our podcast channel, Clarifying the Teachings with Regina Dawn Akers.

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Sunday Morning Meditation with Michael DeForbes, “Brilliance of Being” ~ 6/12/22

Michael DeForbes led our Sunday morning meditation. 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.

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