Workbook Lesson 62: Forgiveness is my function as the light of the world Forgiveness is a word that is often misunderstood within the context of A Course in Miracles. Forgiveness does not mean forgiving others for what they did to us. It's not
Essay This is a No-Brainer It seems as if the phrase "no brainer" could be considered denigratory. But from its first appearance in the English lexicon in 1968 the intention has been to denote a
Essay Power Over Your Mind You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength. –Marcus AureliusThe stoics knew a thing or two regarding the locus of control. The
Workbook Lesson 61: I am the light of the world This is a significant lesson because it showcases our real significance. Let's start with the last two sentences in this lesson: "You are the light of the world. God has
Essay Life is Beautiful If you say its name, it no longer exists. Thus begins the clever riddle Dr. Lessing presents to Guido Orefice in the exceptionally moving film Life is Beautiful. Notwithstanding its
Essay Wearing a Velcro Suit Imagine you're wearing a perfectly fitted, custom tailored fine suit. It's the most comfortable outfit you own, made of exquisite material that feels wonderful on your skin. There's just one
Essay Karma and the Course The concept of karma has permeated much of our culture. The result of a person's actions - from this lifetime or prior ones - coming back around and catching up.
Workbook Lesson 50: I am sustained by the Love of God The entirety of Lesson 50 is so powerful, but these first two paragraphs jar us into a stunning realization: W-pI.50.1. Here is the answer to every problem that
Essay Penny for Your Thoughts A penny for your thoughts. The phrase was coined in 1522 by Sir Thomas More who wrote, "It often happeth, that the very face sheweth the mind walking a pilgrimage,
Workbook Lesson 49: God's Voice speaks to me all through the day Lesson 49 is so beautiful and soothing. God's Voice speaks to me all through the day. This lesson teaches us that there are two voices in our mind. One is
Essay Dreams Within Dreams David and Jack are about to be viciously mauled by a werewolf. Jack will die while David miraculously survives with only bite wounds. And thus begins the 1980s thriller movie
Essay Walking Out of the Theater A friend related an experience from when she was a little girl attending the movie theater with her father. The film was not very good, and my friend was terribly
