A universal assembly for true discernment
In 2023, Awakening Together’s founder, Regina Dawn Akers, translated the Tao Te Ching from ancient Chinese into modern English. In this video series, Regina shares:
~ What she found in the Chinese characters used by Lao Tzu
~ Why she translated each chapter the way she did
~ The important messages found in the Tao Te Ching
Click the link below to read the minutes from this meeting.
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Listen to Mediation Recording.
A contemplation excerpt:
Hmm… I like where Jesus told us that the teacher of God has taken accepting the atonement or letting go of illusion for himself as his only function, making that the practice in every moment… and I liked the reminder that to judge what illusions can be healed and what can’t be healed is to limit God, and to believe in illusions is to limit God… he says it’s your function to recognize for your brother that what he believes about himself is not true, and this can be done verbally or in the silence.. Jesus says it is your forgiveness that must shows him this, the end of your illusions about him shows him this… … healing is very simple, atonement, the end of illusion is received by you and offered to your brother… … he says it’s in the receiving of the Truth, the letting go of the illusion, that the healing lies…
📖Meditate and Contemplate ACIM Manual for Teachers with Rev. Karen Worth.
💬Here is a general section in the forum where you can share your daily contemplations.
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Josh Putnam was our December 2024 Satsang guest. He was interviewed by Joe Schmitz.
Here is some information about Josh Putnam:
Josh is a highly experienced professional with over 25 years of teaching experience in the fields of acting and spirituality. Initially trained as a teacher, actor, and director. He spent over two decades as an esteemed acting coach, running a successful theatre company. Along the way, Josh embarked on a personal spiritual journey, exploring the universe and eventually finding a path within the non-dual context. After a transformative encounter, Josh dedicated himself to guiding individuals along their spiritual path. In concert with his wealth of experience and intuition Josh is able to meet people exactly where they are on their journey, offering direct and personalized support and clarity. His clients describe him as authentic, exceptionally skillful, warm, indispensable, compassionate, and enlightening, authentic and direct. With Josh’s guidance, you’ll learn to be present and embrace every moment of life.
For more information on Josh Putnam, please visit his website: soawake.org
Satsang Reflections
This is a monthly dialogue held after the Satsang. Please enjoy this audio of the gathering:
Josh Putnam Satsang Reflections
It has been said that more than 50% of the members of an effective sangha are likely to awaken. The Sanskrit word, “sangha,” literally means community. Specifically, it refers to a community that is dedicated to spiritual awakening. The primary qualities of sangha are: Members genuinely live the spiritual teachings they study; they speak and teach from their own authentic experience; they support one another on the spiritual path. Awakening Together was designed by inner guidance to be a sangha rather than a guru-centered collective. At this retreat, you will learn how the sangha is its own teacher, and you will hone the skills that are important for each member of a highly effective sangha. Come, and learn how to genuinely support awakening, both for you and for your friends.
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 around 1pm ET (11am MT).
Listen to Mediation Recording.
An excerpt:
“A major hindrance in this aspect of his learning is the teacher of God’s fear about the validity of what he hears. And what he hears may indeed be quite startling. It may also seem to be quite irrelevant to the presented problem as he perceives it, and may, in fact, confront the teacher with a situation that appears to be very embarrassing to him. All these are judgments that have no value. They are his own, coming from a shabby self-perception which he would leave behind. Judge not the words that come to you, but offer them in confidence. They are far wiser than your own. God’s teachers have God’s Word behind their symbols. And He Himself gives to the words they use the power of His Spirit, raising them from meaningless symbols to the Call of Heaven itself. …. ….”
Hmm that last part is encouraging and instructional that I can let go of my meaning behind the symbols , then the Holy Spirit will provide Gods symbols, God’s meaning,… just allowing the Holy Spirit to do the interpretation of the symbols of words… to the meaning that is Gods.
📖Meditate and Contemplate ACIM Manual for Teachers with Rev. Karen Worth.
💬Here is a general section in the forum where you can share your daily contemplations.
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Title: “From Intent to Consent: Praying Without Ceasing”
Description: In every moment, prayer is happening. When we are listening to mind, we are praying for mind’s illusions. When, however, we are listening to our true intention – our desire for Truth – we are praying for Truth. In this week’s message, Rev. Anne Blanchard will share how in her current practice she has moved to what feels like a next stage, beyond intention to consent, that is, from listening to her true desire to listening from it.
Reading: Jai Segal read from Angelo DiLullo’s “Awake”. Starting from the first full paragraph on pg. 409 to the final full paragraph on pg. 414.
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Satsang Reflections is a monthly dialogue held after the Satsang. This installment will be on Monday, December 16, 2024, from 11 am – 12 pm ET. Joseph Schmitz will facilitate this installment.
The purpose of this program is to share what was most impactful. Hear from others about what they took away, and deepen into the teaching from the Satsang interview with Josh Putnam where he was interviewed by Joseph Schmitz.
We hope you will join us live to discuss and dive deeper into the inspiration that was shared during the Satsang with Josh. Or, just listen in and hear all the biggest highlights and see if this particular Satsang might inspire you in some way.
For more information on Josh Putnam, please visit his website: soawake.org
We look forward to being with all who are able to join us!
Use this link for information on how to enter our Zoom sanctuary.
Listen to Mediation Recording.
A contemplation excerpt:
Holy Spirit, Inner Guide, My higher Self, The Truth of what I am, help me today to give up the wanting the illusion to be the truth, help me to give up attack and recognizing attack as seeing someone’s interests as separate than my own…help me give up separation, the belief that “me, my, mine” is real and that I have to defend it… help me instead to remember that God’s will is the only will, that It’s true, all else is illusion. And in maintaining that illusion all I get is death and fear and weeping… and if I think that death will be the end of this, then let me remember that death is but an illusion. One illusion does not end another illusion. Only the truth can end the illusion… help me to see the truth today, help me to be in peace…help me value peace more….amen.
📖Meditate and Contemplate ACIM Manual for Teachers with Rev. Karen Worth.
💬Here is a general section in the forum where you can share your daily contemplations.
🫶DONATE: If you feel called to donate to support FREE offerings and the many resources at Awakening Together you may do so here.
Join us for our next Movie Watcher’s Group which will be facilitated by Sami Ross on Sunday, December 22nd, 2024, at 8 pm ET/6 pm MT.
Hidden: A Life All For God is a documentary about the Trappistine Sisters at Mount Saint Mary’s Abbey in Wrentham, MA. They lead simple consecrated lives of prayer as lived in the heart of the Church. This documentary offers a glimpse of their daily lives.
On the heels of the Pray without Ceasing retreat, this movie demonstrates what a calling to a life of prayer looks like through these women. When the external “form” is set aside—a genuine answer to the question “What do you truly want?” begins to emerge. The documentary explores clear and compelling themes, including the impact of silence and prayer, the relationship with God and community, and the journey of spiritual growth.
Reflecting on her experience, Sami shares: “ The valuable mind-watching aspect for me is to notice and acknowledge what is triggered in me around judgments of religion, church and lifestyle. I came to see that these sisters and I speak the same language using different terms.”
Hidden: A Life All for God is available free on YouTube.
To Watch the Movie, click here: Hidden: A Life All for God
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