Eventually each of us comes to the point where we realize that how we were taught to live is not the way we were born to live. Mega-successful British playwright Tom Stoppard wrote, It’s the best poss...
Don’t ask yourself what the world needs; ask yourself what makes you come alive. And then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive. —HOWARD THURMAN
Newspaper ads for lost pets and earthquakes that soon follow. Other studies indicate a higher rate of last-minute cancellations for airplane flights that crash. While we may be tempted to look outside...
If it’s not advisable to pray for a particular result, what should you pray for? Pray or intend for qualities of experience such as well-being, inner peace, abundance, harmony, and happiness.
When you are clear on the purpose behind your act, you have the answer as to whether or not you should do it.
We are all smart enough to do what we value doing. We find the time, money, and means to achieve what is important to us. We are not motivated to do the things that other people tell us we should do o...
THE REALITY: You are not getting what you want because your intentions are mixed, unclear, or contrary to what you say you want. When you clarify your intentions, your desired results will follow.
It takes courage to leave behind the world you have been taught is so important, and instead claim what is right for you. Ultimately we must, as Walt Whitman urged, Dismiss whatever insults your soul.
Does this bring more joy into the world, or does it diminish joy in the world?
Any problem you recognize represents but a tiny blip on the radar screen of your well-being. Even while you are experiencing a difficulty, homeostasis is working on your behalf to return you to perfec...
There are two ways to turn devils into angels: First, acknowledge things about them that you genuinely appreciate. Uncle Morty took you to the beach when you were a kid. Your mom still sends you money...
The spiritual path is not a learning curve. It is a refresher course. You were born knowing. Then you were educated out of knowing. Now you need to be reeducated into remembering. The journey of enlig...
People find money for the things they value. They do not find money for things they don’t value. It’s as simple as that. All else is excuse, distraction, complication, and smoke and mirrors.
My eyes, my tongue, my hands, my feet today Have but one purpose; to be given Christ To use to bless the world with miracles. — W, LESSON 353
La vida resulta abrumadora cuando nos enfrentamos a un sinfín de elecciones desconcertantes: ¿Cómo encontraré a mi media naranja? ¿Debo seguir con mi matrimonio o divorciarme? ¿Cómo voy a pagar las fa...
Cuántas veces habré oído: «Hace tiempo que tengo el libro, he leído algunas partes, pero no consigo entenderlo. Empecé a ejecutar las lecciones del Libro de ejercicios, pero lo dejé. Sé que el Curso e...
THE MYTH: Being a misfit is a defect you must correct. THE REALITY: Your nonconformity is your pathway to fulfillment.
If I have even just a little sense, I will walk on the main road and my only fear will be of straying from it.
ACIM states that you will be appalled when you realize what you are truly here for (T-17.V.5:6). You thought you were here to get stuff, prove yourself, and find people to love you. Instead you are he...
The world has drifted unspeakably far from its origin and intention, and is not a worthy guide to what is right, true, and healing.