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Audio & Homework~ Gentle Healing Year 2 with Rev. Michele Hojnacki – Week 79

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, 169-175.
  3. Homework Assignment C: Read NTI 1 Corinthians 10-16. Follow the daily reading assignment given in the tips.

 

New Program: Discovering Presence: Exploring ‘Awake: It’s Your Turn’ Begins Tues Aug. 27 @ 5:30 p.m. ET

Join us for an engaging and insightful study group as we explore “Awake: It’s Your Turn” by Angelo DiLullo. This group will convene every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. ET, beginning August 27, 2024. Each week, a new facilitator will lead the discussion. We welcome everyone to join us in this journey of awakening and self-discovery. Participants are also encouraged to take a turn facilitating the discussion, making this a collaborative and enriching experience for all.

“Awake: It’s Your Turn” is a transformative book that invites readers to awaken to their true nature through direct experience. Angelo DiLullo shares profound insights and practical guidance to help individuals transcend their everyday experiences and discover a deeper sense of presence and awareness. Through a combination of personal anecdotes, philosophical reflections, and meditative practices, DiLullo encourages readers to embark on a path of self-realization and spiritual awakening.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow together! Whether you are new to these teachings or a seasoned practitioner, this group promises to offer valuable insights with meaningful connections.

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Registration Closing Soon! An Online Retreat ~ Releasing the ‘I Am Bad’ Belief, Sep 4-8

Releasing the ‘I Am Bad’ Belief
An Online Retreat

September 4-8

with Christina Marie Layer and
Cyndi Krupp

 

What is the ‘I Am Bad’ Belief?

A Course in Miracles calls it “guilt.” The Holy Spirit’s Interpretation of the New Testament (NTI) calls it “unworthiness.” Regina Dawn Akers simply calls it the “I am bad” belief.

No matter what you call it, it is an untrue belief, most likely adopted in early childhood, which drives actions and reactions in nearly all humans. People make life decisions that they wouldn’t otherwise make because of this belief’s influence. This belief is the primary cause of stress, annoyance, anger, jealousy and other types of mental and emotional suffering. If you release this one belief, your life will be happier, and you will feel much freer than you do with the belief.

The ‘I am Bad’ belief is unconscious for some and somewhat conscious for others, but until it is brought fully into consciousness, the belief cannot be eradicated.

This retreat will focus solely on how to release the ‘I am bad’ belief. If you come, you will learn what you need to learn to be set free!

This retreat was designed by Regina Dawn Akers, who has transcended the ‘I am Bad’ belief. She developed the retreat to show the way, so we can release the belief too. Join facilitators, Christina Goldsmith and Cyndi Krupp, in a collaborative effort to root out and transcend this pesky, persistent belief.

Retreat Schedule

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).

Retreat Fee is $300

$50 non-refundable deposit is required

REGISTRATION CLOSED

Registration Closes on September 2nd at 5pm ET

Scholarship Opportunities

Special Program – “Zero Point: Letting Eternity Dawn Upon Our Mind” with Joy Bedford, Aug. 20 & 27 at 9am ET

While “Heart Explorations” takes a pause during Anne’s vacation, the wonderful Laura “Joy” Bedford will step in to share an insightful program with us. “Zero Point: Letting Eternity Dawn Upon Our Mind” will be held on Tuesday, August 20th & 27th, from 9am-11am ET / 7am-9am MT.

Here is a description of the program:
While our beloved Anne vacations, we will unpack exceptional pointings in the ACIM UR text that offer opportunities to release our mind from the time belief, a particularly pesky belief to undo. Let’s gently, joyfully and fearlessly explore this belief and the reality of now so that we let eternity dawn upon our mind.

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Enlightened Leadership, Tao Te Ching ~ Ch. 39 08-18-24

Awakening Together’s Vice President-Minister, Rev. Rhoda Makled, and Rev. David Hemphill share from the Tao as they contemplate its principles in order to fully embody them.

The Tao Te Ching (The Way), written by Lao-Tzu (Old Teacher), is a guide to enlightened leadership. While most people believe effective leadership lies in knowledge and power, the Tao teaches it lies in emptiness, stillness, and presence.

The pair are using three books including interpretations by Derek Lin, Wayne Wang, and Stephen Mitchell. And now they are excited to add Regina’s translation to their contemplations of the Tao and you are invited to join them each Sunday.

Taught Live in the Sanctuary Weekly on Sundays 6:00 – 7:00 pm ET

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08-18-24 Weekly Gathering, “Exploring Acceptance” Rev. George Maddox

Title: Exploring Acceptance

Description: This Sunday we will focus on exploring acceptance. ACIM, Lesson 135, paragraph 18 states: “What could you not accept if you but knew that everything that happens, all events, past, present and to come, are gently planned by One whose only purpose is your good?”. Join me as I delve into the profound wisdom of acceptance, guided by this lesson.

Reading: Judy Flassing read excerpts from ACIM Lesson 135.

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Contemplating Poetry Using Lectio Divina with Rev. Susan Telford ~ 08-18-24

Rev. Susan Telford guides us in learning the contemplative practice of Lectio Divina using poetry.

In each session, Rev. Susan reads a poem, drawing from a wide range of poets, including Rumi, Hafiz, David Whyte, Mary Oliver, John O’Donohue, and many others (including her own work), then guides participants through the four steps of Lectio Divina.

Susan shares that this direct practice is a beautiful way to connect with Inner Wisdom and obtain clarity.

*This was a special edition program in honor of our dear Rev. Glenn Ganaway. Glen was a regular attendee for the Lectio sessions and his spouse, Rev. Yolanda Mapes shared three of Glen’s favorite Rumi poems which were contemplated during this program.

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Susan’s Teaching Schedule:
Bi-weekly on Sundays, 9:30-10 am ET

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New Program: “Holding A Space For Silence” hosted by Lisa Bakke Debuts August 22nd at 12pm ET

Join us for the brand new program, “Holding A Space For Silence” hosted by Lisa Bakke debuting Thursday, August 22nd, 2024, from 12:00pm-12:30 pm ET/10:00-10:30 am MT. This program will be weekly on Thursdays 12:00pm-12:30 pm ET/10:00-10:30 am MT.

Silence was here before anything else, and it envelops everything else. It is the most primary phenomenon of existence, both palpably something and seemingly nothing. Silence is prior to sound, not the cessation of sound. It is already present. If we drop into quietness for just a moment, we feel the presence of Silence as an invitation.” (from “Silence: The Mystery of Wholeness” by Robert Sardello)

All are welcome to this time of silence. Nothing to do, nothing to say, nothing to be. Our time together will begin with a brief intention for centering followed by 3 sounds of the bell. We will conclude with 3 sounds of the bell and leave in silence.

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Join Us for This Month’s Movie, “Chasing Mavericks”

Join us for our next Movie Watcher’s Group which will be facilitated by Joy Bedford on Sunday, August 25th, 2024, at 8 pm ET/6 pm MT.

“Chasing Mavericks” is a 2012 film inspired by the true story of 15-year-old surfing prodigy Jay Moriarty, portrayed by Jonny Weston, and his developing friendship with seasoned surfer Frosty Hesson, played by Gerard Butler. Jay learns that the legendary Mavericks surf break, known for producing some of the largest waves on Earth, is located near his home in California. Determined to conquer it, Jay seeks Frosty’s guidance in mastering the Mavericks. Initially hesitant, Frosty eventually agrees, becoming not only Jay’s coach but also a mentor and father figure, leading to a transformative journey for both of them.

This film was selected for its diverse themes that encourage awakening to our True Self. These themes encompass both the avoidance of facing fear and fearlessly facing the fear that keeps us from awakening to our Self. Additionally, the film highlights our increasing awareness and sensitivity to the field of Divine Love that we inherently are and are always surrounded by. Water and waves are used as powerful symbols representing the inner waves of light and energy that we all navigate.

“Chasing Mavericks” can be watched on YouTube, Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google Play Movies, Disney. Trailer:

Trailer for Chasing Mavericks

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Our Sanctuary Director Will Be On Vacation ~ 8/18/24 – 8/24/24

Our Sanctuary Director will be on vacation the week of 8/18/24 – 8/24/24. In her absence, we ask for your patience while we work to get recordings of your favorite programs posted in a timely manner. Videos will be posted upon her return. If you find a program is not posted on the Daily Update on the day you expect it, please check back the following day.

If you have questions about a particular program, feel free to Contact Us.

Again, thank you for your patience.

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