Higherwillingness

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 11/16, 6-8pm PT. An overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 314-320. Part II 10. What Is the Last Judgment? [CE W-WI.10:1] 314. I seek a future different from the past. [CE W-314:1] 315. All gifts my brothers give belong to me. [CE W-315:1] 316. All gifts I give my brothers are my own. [CE W-316:1] 317. I follow in the way appointed me. [CE W-317:1]] 318. In me salvation’s means and end are one. [CE W-318:1] 319. I came for the salvation of the world. [CE W-319:1] 320. My Father gives all power unto me. [CE W-320:1]

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 11/9, 6-8pm PT. An overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 307-313. Part II 9. What Is the Second Coming? [CE W-WI.9:1] 307. Conflicting wishes cannot be my will. [CE W-307:1] 308. This instant is the only time there is. [CE W-308:1] 309. I will not fear to look within today. [CE W-309:1] 310. In fearlessness and love I spend today. [CE W-310:1] 10. What Is the Last Judgment? [CE W-WI.10:1] 311. I judge all things as I would have them be. [CE W-311:1] 312. I see all things as I would have them be. [CE W-312:1] 313. Now let a new perception come to me. [CE W-313:1]

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 11/2/23. An overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 300-306. Part II 9. What Is the Second Coming? [CE W-WI.9:1] 300. Only an instant does this world endure. [CE W-300:1] 301. And God Himself shall wipe away all tears. [CE W-301:1] 302. Where darkness was I look upon the light. [CE W-302:1] 303. The holy Christ is born in me today. [CE W-303:1] 304. Let not my world obscure the sight of Christ. [CE W-304:1] 305. There is a peace that Christ bestows on us. [CE W-305:1] 306. The gift of Christ is all I seek today. [CE W-306:1]

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 10/26, 6-8pm PT. An overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 293-299. Part II 8. What Is the Real World? [CE W-WI.8:1] 293. All fear is past and only love is here. [CE W-293:1] 294. My body is a wholly neutral thing. [CE W-294:1] 295. The Holy Spirit looks through me today. [CE W-295:1] 296. The Holy Spirit speaks through me today. [CE W-296:1] 297. Forgiveness is the only gift I give. [CE W-297:1] 298. I love You, Father, and I love Your Son. [CE W-298:1] 299. Eternal holiness abides in me. [CE W-299:1]

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 10/19, 6-8pm PT. An overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 286-292. Exercises and meditations..... Part II 7. What is the Holy Spirit? [CE W-WI.7:1] 286. The hush of Heaven holds my heart today. [CE W-286:1] 287. You are my goal, my Father. Only You. [CE W-287:1] 288.Let me forget my brother’s past today. [CE W-288:1] 289. The past is over. It can touch me not. [CE W-289:1] 290. My present happiness is all I see. [CE W-290:1] 8. What Is the Real World? [CE W-WI.8:1] 291. This is a day of stillness and of peace. [CE W-291:1] 292. A happy outcome to all things is sure. [CE W-292:1]

Join us for a mind blowing, evocative and epic movie with ACIM commentary and Keynote: ✨Contact ✨- with Jodie Foster, Matthew McConaughey, and James Woods. This film is a thrilling ride into the light of higher purpose and deeper listening. It depicts the earnestness and determination that is required in our search for truth... Clearly showing us the importance of formulating a clear goal, keeping it in mind, and persevering until it is reached. And we’ll see how the desire for meaningful contact with what lies beyond, must include meaningful communication with those around us, regardless of our seeming differences. ✨For those of us who have been practicing the daily lessons from the Workbook of A COURSE IN MIRACLES: This class will inspire renewed commitment and increased zeal, to continue our practical application of the workbook lessons through the holidays with God’s strength carrying us into the new year... ✨ The take home value of our movie watching will be reflected in these wonderful ACIM themes: 1. Listening is always answered. (We can always listen more deeply.) Listening and following is a happy way of life, which takes willingness and perseverance, yet brings profound peace and meaning. 2. Collaboration is essential, but must be intelligently guided in order to reveal the truth. 3. Recognizing we truly don’t know anything, is to recognize a grand Intuitive Intelligence that knows perfectly what is best for everyone, in each of our decisions. In deepest listening, grace and love, Brian and Alexandra✨💞✨ New and experienced ACIM students - If you'd like to be added to our monthly movie announcement email list send an email to miraclesarenatural@gmail.com With Add me to Movie Watching through the Lens of ACIM email list in the subject line.

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 10/12, 6-8pm PT - an overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 279-285. Part II 7. What is the Holy Spirit? [CE W-WI.7:1] 279. Creation’s freedom promises my own. [CE W-279:1] 280. What limits can I lay upon God’s Son? [CE W-280:1] 281. I can be hurt by nothing but my thoughts. [CE W-281:1] 282. I will not be afraid of love today. [CE W-282:1] 283. My true identity abides in You. [CE W-283:1] 284. I can elect to change all thoughts that hurt. [CE W-284:1] 285. .My holiness shines bright and clear today. [CE W-285:1]

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 10/5, 6-8pm PT - an overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 272-278. Part II 6. What Is the Christ? 272. How can illusions satisfy God’s Son? [CE W-272:1] 273. The stillness of the peace of God is mine. [CE W-273:1] 274. Today belongs to love. Let me not fear. [CE W-274:1] 275. God’s healing Voice protects all things today. [CE W-275:1] 276. The Word of God is given me to speak. [CE W-276:1] 277. Let me not bind Your Son with laws I made. [CE W-277:1] 278. If I am bound, my Father is not free. [CE W-278:1]

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 9/28, 6-8pm PT - an overview, deepening and discussion of Workbook lessons 265-271. Part II 5. What Is the Body? 265. Creation’s gentleness is all I see. [CE W-265:1] 266. My holy Self abides in you, God’s Son. [CE W-266:1] 267. My heart is beating in the peace of God. [CE W-267:1] 268. Let all things be exactly as they are. [CE W-268:1] 269. My sight goes forth to look upon Christ’s face. [CE W-269:1] 270. I will not use the body’s eyes today. [CE W-270:1] 6. What Is the Christ? 271. Christ’s is the vision I will use today. [CE W-271:1]

• Thursday Night Workbook Practice Group Zoom, 9/21, 6-8pm PT - an overview & deepening. We'll use exercises and interactive discussion of Workbook lessons 258-264. Part II 4. What Is Sin? 258. Let me remember that my goal is God. 259. Let me remember that there is no sin. 260. Let me remember God created me. 5. What Is the Body? 261. God is my refuge and security. 262. Let me perceive no differences today. 263. My holy vision sees all things as pure. 264. I am surrounded by the love of God.

Documentary Dying to know with ACIM commentary and pauses... ✨Class Themes✨ 1. To soften and lighten our hearts around the taboo topic of dying. 2. To appreciate the value of mind training in our lives, as preparation for forgiving the world, and peacefully letting go of the self concept long before our last breath… Mind training is preparation for finally laying the body aside in happiness, gentleness and mercy. 3. To inspire gratitude for those mighty companions we meet and who share a holy purpose with us, and take the journey with us. What is Death? Keynote teachings on death from A COURSE IN MIRACLES. What is the value of mind training? Opening our hearts to the unknown with trust and safety. From Specialness to Holiness. Finding a holy purpose in life.

4. What is Sin? Trust, choosing to see rightly. 251. I am in need of nothing but the truth. 252. The Son of God is my identity. 253. My Self is ruler of the universe. * 254. Let every voice but God’s be still in me.* 255. This day I choose to spend in perfect peace.* 256. God is the only goal I have today. 257. Let me remember what my purpose is. * *Discussions and exercises

What is the World? Exercise with lesson 250: Let me not see myself as limited. Discussion about safety: 244. I am in danger nowhere in the world. 245. Your peace is with me Father I am safe. Discussion about honoring the Father through seeing our brothers as our Self. Exercise and discussion about whatever suffers is not a part of me.

The world is false perception. It's our thoughts! We begin with lesson 243 - Today I will judge nothing that occurs. We explore this with an old Chinese Proverb that we’ve adapted to make you smile and to set us up for our exercise… Since we don’t have enough information to judge anything accurately… How does this change your perception of what seems to be dangerous or concerning? 237. Now would I be as God created me. 238. On my decision all salvation rests. 239. The glory of my Father is my own. 240. Fear is not justified in any form. 241. This holy instant is salvation come. Inspired visualization - the sunrise of salvation. Guided forgiveness exercise - I desire this holy instant for myself, that I may share it with you, whom I love. How does it feel that you have the power to forgive your brother and save the world in this instant, not some future date?

Exercises, discussions and keynote slides. The timeless relationship with the Father. The practical, prayerful relationship with the Father. The peace of the Father in hearts and throughout the day. Returning to peace more quickly when we falter. Nothing needing to be different in our lives bf we give our lives to God to run. The commonality and depth of our last seven lessons on the theme of God: Lesson 230 is about finding the peace of God. Lesson 231 is about remembering God and his love. Lesson 232 is about God being in our mind all day long. Lesson 233 is about God running our lives. Lesson 234 is about anticipating the time when we reunite to God. Lesson 235 is about God willing our salvation and the liberating power of that. Lesson 236 is about deciding to hand over our mind to Spirit, so it can do God’s will.

Miracle principle 33 "Miracles honor a person because he is lovable." Receiving God's promise in prayer. 3 principles of prayer. Waiting for the Father in stillness. Stillness as an expectant, confident waiting. Exercises and and discussions from lessons 225, 223, 226, 227 Inspiratons from the introduction to part II.

Review of last 3 lessons in Part I: 198. Only my condemnation injures me. 199. I am not a body. I am free. 200. There is no peace except the peace of God. Going through discomfort until we find the nourishment. Continuing to work with our mind training throughout the day. Following the Spirit's plan and releasing our own. What needs no defense? Forgiveness is still and quietly does nothing.

ACIM Movie Gathering (Powder) Keynote slides and Commentary with Brian & Alexandra. Themes: *The longing to return home. *Healing the fear of God and the idea of abandonment by God. *Healing the idea of being unfairly treated or falsely accused. *True innocence and the end of projection. *Coming into the function of healing, and forgiveness of all attack thougths. *Answering the longing of the heart.

Discussion of transition from Part I to Part II Developing a strong Prayer life with Part II. Guided meditations and discussions from: 221. Peace to my mind. Let all my thoughts be still. 222. God is with me. I live and breathe in him. Class discussion of how forgiveness has deepened since part I. What is forgiveness? Letting go of identification with the doer The benefits of coming back to practice in the face of an upset. The Holy Spirit can use any symbol (including deceased loved ones coming to us) to bring us back home to love.

Review 6, Lessons 209-215 Theme of Function deepens: I feel the Love of God within me now. I have a function God would have me fill. Function in relation to the response to temptation and upsets. Discernment in daily practice... Mind watching....recognizing lapses and returning. The confusion of joy and pain. A deeper discussion of fear and sacrifice. I choose the Joy of God instead of pain. (exercise and discussion) I am the Holy Son of God Himself. (finishing exercise).

Discussion and exercises from review 6 I am not a body. I am free. For I am still as God created me. Response to temptation: This thought I do not want. I choose instead __________. A visual representation of our function of forgiveness. Discussion of our function of salvation. Function in Heaven is creation. Function in time of healing. Horizontal or vertical perception.

Exercises and discussions throughout. *Preliminary discussion of Review 6 *Perception's law a.k.a. the law of seeing *Attack paradigm and the fear of God. *True gratitude/ false gratitude *comparison as an ego device. *The undoing of the fear of God. *The way we relate with our brother is how we relate to God. *Giving to get vs. giving gratitude for all and everyone. *Practice as a redirection over and over again.

What would it take for your to be able to sincerely say, "Despite knowing the journey and where it ends, I embrace it, and welcome every moment of it." Louise Banks in Arrival Miracles collapse time. Miracles and forgiveness work hand in hand. New ideas about time: from linear time (misusing time..) to non linear (Spirit's use of time) Correction of the belief in attack and defense Present focus and present attention. Mystical and intuitive functioning.

Where is the Word of God Written? Keynote and guided meditations. Themes: Mercy- forgiveness- the holy instant Discussion on mercy. Exercise and discussion Lesson 189 I feel the love of God within me now. Exercise and discussion Lesson 191 I am the Holy Son of God Himself. Exercise and discussion Lesson 193 All things are lessons God would have me learn. Shorter exercise for lesson of the day: I place the future in the hands of God.

Joining with the truly meaningful... Letting go of the meaningless... Poem from WB Yeats... Lesson 186 Salvation of the world depends on me. Lesson 187 I bless the world because I bless myself.