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Heart Explorations: Embracing the Whole Show ~ 12-10-24

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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Audio & Homework ~ Gentle Healing Year 1 with Rev. Dianne Scott – Week 47

Rev. Dianne Scott guides a group of committed students through year 1 of Gentle Healing who want to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays at 3-5 pm ET/1-3 pm MT. All members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings.

 

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Homework for Next Week:

  1. Homework Assignment A: Workbook lessons 320-326 including the tips. Practice daily awareness-watching-awareness, Loving Consciousness or Abandon Release Method meditation for 20-30 minutes each day. Practice the “Loving All” Method.
  2. Homework Assignment B: Read NTI Revelation, Chapters 1-6, pgs 461-470. Read the Bible whenever a Bible icon is provided.

Audio & Homework~ Gentle Healing Year 2 with Rev. Michele Hojnacki – Week 95

Rev. Michele Hojnacki guides a group of committed students through year 2 of Gentle Healing who want to make consistent, gentle progress toward genuine peace, joy, and love. This group meets weekly on Mondays at 5-7 pm ET/3-5 pm MT and all members are committed to specific assignments and practices between group meetings.

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Homework for next week:

  1. Homework Assignment A: Practice daily meditation for 30-60 minutes each day. Practice the “Loving All” Method.
  2. Homework Assignment B: Thoughts of Awakening 288-294.
  3. Homework Assignment C: Read NTI Revelation 19-22. Read the Bible excerpt whenever there is a Bible icon next to the verses in NTI Revelation.

If you do not already have The Teaching of Inner Ramana, order it now. We will begin reading from that book in Week 97.

ACIM Manual For Teachers — Section 15: Is Each One to Be Judged in the End?

Is Each One To Be Judged In the End?

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A contemplation excerpt:

This is the Judgment in which salvation lies. This is the Judgment that will set him free. This is the Judgment in which all things are freed with him. … hmm this is the judgement, he keeps saying that, it’s pointing out for me it is the only judgement that is true, the little “s” self judgments aren’t true. He says, “Time pauses as eternity comes near, and silence lies across the world that everyone may hear this Judgment of the Son of God: and here is the judgement, Holy are you, eternal, free and whole, at peace forever in the Heart of God.”

📖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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Listen to the Voice That Likes You ~ The Mighty Companions Hour ~ 12-08-24

Please join Rev. Yolanda as she continues to share her beautiful voice and heart during The Mighty Companions Hour. This is a program she and her late, beloved husband, Rev. Glen Ganaway began in 2020.

Rev. Yolanda Mapes, who is an interfaith minister, shares 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 the website: themightycompanions.com

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ACIM Manual For Teachers — Section 14: How Will the World End?

How Will the World End?

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A contemplation excerpt:

The world will end when its thought system has been completely reversed. The world will end when its thought system of separation has been completely reversed.  Until then, bits and pieces of its thinking will still seem sensible. The final lesson, which brings the ending of the world, cannot be grasped by those not yet prepared to leave the world and go beyond its tiny reach. What, then, is the function of the teacher of God in this concluding lesson? He need merely learn how to approach it; to be willing to go in its direction. He need merely trust that, if God’s Voice tells him it is a lesson he can learn, he can learn it. He does not judge it either as hard or easy. His Teacher points to it, and he trusts that He will show him how to learn it.

📖Meditate and Contemplate ACIM Manual for Teachers with Rev. Karen Worth.

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12-08-24 Weekly Gathering, “A Contemplation On Discipline” with Rev. Melody Brauninger

Title: “A Contemplation on Discipline”

Description: Most of us have struggled at some point along the path, wanting to follow the mind’s prompts to engage in all sorts of activities, as a distraction from spiritual practice. Sometimes the distraction can even feel like we are “being spiritual.” Melody will talk about her recent contemplation on discipline and the inner wisdom that showed her that discipline is the way we are nurtured. We heal most gently and quickly by being fully present and willing in every moment to listen to the guidance of our inner wisdom. She will share ways she was shown to get help along the way.

Reading: Melanie Sloan read NTI – 1 Corinthians, ch. 8, NTI – Luke, ch. 3, v 1-20 & Inner Ramana: The Love Of Discipline.

 

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Reflections from the “Pray Without Ceasing” Retreat

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Members joined to hear from retreat participants who attended the new retreat, “Pray Without Ceasing”.

“Pray Without Ceasing”, was a 5-day online retreat, facilitated by Rev. Anne Blanchard. During the retreat, participants contemplated what it means to pray, to whom or to what do we pray, and most importantly, how to cultivate and sustain a deep and enduring regular practice of prayer.

During this program, the retreat participants had the opportunity to share their experiences and insights. They also discussed any breakthroughs and wisdom gained from the retreat.

Grab A Buddy & Begin 500 Days with NTI on Sunday, January 5th!

500 Days with NTI

Daily Contemplation & Practice with
The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI)

 

In the spirit of “Sangha is the New Guru,” many have discovered that sharing daily contemplations with a partner helps keep their spiritual practice and intentions front and center. As it is written in the Bible, Matthew 18:20 (NIV): “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” This timeless wisdom reminds us of the power of coming together in shared purpose.

Whether you have already completed “500 Days with NTI” or are beginning it for the first time, you may find that partnering with someone for contemplation adds a new layer of clarity and depth. As Angelo DiLullo says, “Foundations are foundational.” Exploring this curriculum with a buddy can unlock fresh insights and bring spiritual teachings to life in meaningful ways.

Our founder, Regina Dawn Akers, who is also the scribe of NTI, developed this free self-study spiritual curriculum to support serious spiritual students in their journey—especially those with busy lives. Whether your schedule allows for plenty of study time or just a little, this curriculum is designed to meet you where you are.

There’s no need to register for this self-study program. Simply follow the instructions at the bottom of this page to begin on Sunday, January 5th, 2025 (or any Sunday that works for you). We invite you to start this transformative journey and discover the profound benefits of daily contemplation with or without a buddy.

How Much Time Does It Take?

500 Days with NTI requires only a minimal amount of formal “sit down” practice. You’ll read approximately 1 page of NTI on most days. You’ll have one spiritual education assignment each weekend, which will typically take about 30 minutes to an hour. After a certain point in the curriculum, you’ll be asked to meditate briefly on a daily basis (can you do 15 minutes?), and you’ll be asked to write every now and then.

All together, it will take about 30-40 minutes on most days. It’s designed so you can break that up into 15-20 minutes in the evening and 15-20 minutes in the morning, if that suits your schedule best.

If It Doesn’t Take a Lot of Time, How Does it Work?

500 Days provides daily spiritual exercises, which Regina calls “walk-about exercises.” You can practice them as you work, socialize, clean house, do yard work, work out at the gym, etc. The spiritual practice goes with you where ever you go; it is incredibly targeted and carefully designed by inspiration to help you achieve clarity and realize inner peace.

How To Start the Program?

500 Days with NTI is designed to start on a Sunday. January 5th is a great time to start, since it is the first Sunday of the new year. However, you can start the program on any Sunday of the year. Just go to “Classes” on the awakening-together.org menu bar, then choose “500 Days with NTI.”  From there you can start with “the First 100 Days.” (Reference the picture.)

Note: The program will not be posted to the Daily Update. Simply go to awakening-together.org each day and follow the curriculum under the “Classes” and “500 Days with NTI” menu.

ACIM Manual For Teachers — Section 13: What Is the Real Meaning of Sacrifice?

What Is the Real Meaning of Sacrifice?

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A contemplation excerpt:

The first illusion, which must be displaced before another thought system can take hold, is that it is a sacrifice to give up the things of this world. What could this be but an illusion, since this world itself is nothing more than that?  It takes great learning both to realize and to accept the fact that the world has nothing to give. What can the sacrifice of nothing mean? It cannot mean that you have less because of it.

📖Meditate and Contemplate ACIM Manual for Teachers with Rev. Karen Worth.

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