A universal assembly for true discernment
Day 121 AssignmentThis evening (or tomorrow morning):
Watch the following 24-minute video.
Tomorrow:
Let’s start with a review of some previous learning:
Seeing through the mind – Everything that you see and experience, you see and experience through the filter of your mind, meaning your mind at your current vibrational level. As you rise in vibration, you still see through the filter of the mind, but how you see changes because the mind is different at a higher vibration. The mind is simply thought, so as thoughts change, perception changes too.
Judgment – When the ego-mind judges, it compares, and then favors or rejects. Although humans tend to think that their own personal judgment is sensible, it is actually low vibration distorted thinking. It causes the sense of separation and conflict.
Today’s reading invites us to notice how we feel as we look at the world, and then notice that how we feel is based on judgments in the mind. (That is, the decision to favor or reject.) For example:
In other words, the way I feel comes from my judgment. This is always true, and there is never a situation when this isn’t true.
This is good news. It means that if I inquire into thought, see ego-based judgment for what it is and let go of it, my perception and my experience will improve.
The challenge is that most people believe their judgments are right.
When we hold onto the idea that our judgments are right, we resist the opportunity to rise in vibration. In order to get beyond the defense of “I’m right,” we need to be willing to see that our judgments are merely low vibration thinking and nothing more than that.
When we see that our judgments are the cause our own unhappiness and they block our ability to see unity consciousness, we discover the willingness to let go of them, because they are obstacles to what we want most of all.
From within the stillness
you are aware
of the one unifying field.
Stand within this awareness
as that
of which you are aware.
Be the unifying field itself,
and you bring the gift of peace
to the peacemakers of the world.
.~From our Holy Spirit
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 experience.
Gen Kelsang Nyema was the name of the speaker. This group was facilitated by Rev. George Maddox.
All there is, is What Is. Just as it is.
Realize there is no separation.
Then there is peace that is beyond understanding.
Perfect Brilliant Stillness.
Beyond the individual self.
Stop focusing on words and concepts.
Look where the pointers point!
Be still.
Realize Perfect Brilliant Stillness.
Just as it is.
This enlightened book study, which isn’t a book study at all, is led by Regina Dawn Akers.
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: www.themightycompanions.com
Weekly Sunday Gathering with Rev. Regina Dawn AkersTopic: Meaning Projection
Description: At some point or another, we’ve all learned that we project our thoughts onto the world, but have you ever taken the time to notice just how much projection is really going on? In this Weekly Gathering, Regina shared a new spiritual practice that we can use to become aware of the projections we may not be aware of.
Reading: Audrey Whitehead read excerpts from NTI Luke.
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Reflections from the Freedom from Ego Retreat invited participants to share in whatever way was most helpful to them.Kate shares her experience as she goes about the business of giving up her ideas about herself and the world on her journey toward purification and awakening. Kate shares with wisdom and humor and allows us a glimpse into the beautiful and sometimes messy blossoming of life examined with an eye on Truth.
Loving Consciousness, Loving All
The Loving Consciousness Method of meditation and the Loving All Method practice were developed by Michael Langford as Direct Path practices that will help you awaken (end the ego illusion) in this lifetime.
At this retreat, we will practice the Loving Consciousness Method and the Loving All Method using directions written by Michael Langford. Regina Dawn Akers will introduce exercises that can help enhance mastery of the Loving Consciousness and Loving All methods.
We will also contemplate quotes from Nisargadatta Maharaj, Ramana Maharshi, Muruganar, Yoga Vashistha, Margaret Coble and others. The quotes were selected by Michael Langford to support the practice of Loving Consciousness and the Loving All Method.
This retreat is perfect for anyone who wants to awaken (realize truth) in this lifetime. It is also an excellent retreat for those who are already familiar with the Loving Consciousness & Loving All methods and would like to increase mastery of these practices.
The retreat will begin at 10am ET (8am MT) and end at 5pm ET (3pm MT) each day. A 2-hour lunch period will be provided beginning about 1pm ET (11am MT).
Day 120 AssignmentThis evening (or tomorrow morning):
Tomorrow:
(You may always select another meditation video from this playlist.)
