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        We are starting this newsletter off with the offer of the Blue Moon Timer. We've discovered a gentle way to be reminded of our Lessons. It's a dream come true, to have a time-clock with a gentle tone.

        "Being a ten year veteran of maximum security prisons, the comraderie, which has developed and continues to grow between current prisons and myself, serves as the perfect bridge and avenue through which the message of Forgiveness and the Course can be relayed.

 

         "Personal 'mystical' experiences, some while in prison, also help to encourage and give Hope to those of us who find themselves in a 'place' saturated with hopelessness, guilt, apathy and regret."

Q: "There are so many spiritual teachers to choose between and some of their teachings seem to conflict. Do you have any advice on how to discern between them?"  

 

 

 

Gaff got to the beach early. Early enough to watch the sun coming up over the ocean. Early enough to enjoy the sparkling light effects of golden sun on water. He didn't set up his stuff until the show was over. Once his baited hooks were out there ready to bring in the big one, he settled into his chair to wait.

Bobby arrived later. The job as security guard in a local factory was cutting into his time on the beach. He repeated to Gaff-and to himself-the sacrifice would be worth it once he got up and running with his security consulting business. He was learning a lot that answered questions he had as a cop. It was all good, he kept saying. It's all good.

The two men looked to the pelicans for signs of fish. They sat in silent wonder at the dark clouds rolling in from the southeast, clouds that spoke of violent storms.

Bobby asked, "You don't think we'll have to run out of here fast, do you? That looks like a pretty big front."

Gaff nodded toward the clouds. "Might be that tropical storm they keep threatening us with. Missed Florida this time."

"Hope it misses us."

Gaff squinted toward the water. "I think I see the predators working the schools of fish. Hate to think we might miss the big one because of a little wind."

Bobby laughed. "You and the big one. Have you ever caught it?"

"Yep, I get 'em from time to time. Got you, didn't I?"

"Ha, ha."

Beyond Bobby, Gaff could see Sally stomping up the beach. "Uh oh. Did you make Sally mad again?"

Bobby turned to look along Gaff's sightline. "Nope. Haven't seen her today."

"She looks like a squall storming toward us. More threatening then those clouds."

They watched as Bobby's cousin moved toward them, fast enough to kick up quantities of sand. Her face was red and drawn into a sour grimace. Her hands clinched into fists that beat the air as she moved. 

Bobby groaned. "Now what?"
       
 
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Enter the realm of knowledge
The Mind without a frame
A point of reference so vast
Eternity and it are the same
No analysis, no calculations, no fee
Nothing to figure out
No place to look for answers
To questions of what about...
You simply know
That is all
There when you need it
Preventing all falls
It sure is a lot easier
When certainty exists
To know what is needed
To need not insist
On nuclear responses
On keys to doors unlocked
There is nothing to acquire
In a realm of endless stock
 
 
 

From The Final Step - copyright 2010 J. Michaels

 

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 There is nothing I like more than a good question about the Course.  And by "good question", I mean a thought provoking one - a question that makes me reassess what I currently believe and perhaps come to see it in a new light. As a result, we have a very interactive study group of Course students here in Louisville where everyone is encouraged to share their insights and questions. It is also a very diverse group with people from widely varying religious backgrounds so we get a lot of very insightful questions and I've been making a note of them for the last 15 years. 

QUESTION:  "There are so many spiritual teachers to choose between and some of their teachings seem to conflict. Do you have any advice on how to discern between them?"

  
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TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE: The text is taken from the JCIM edition <now referred to as the original edition>of A Course In Miracles.  The Course is a Miracle in itself, and I have so much appreciation for Helen Schucman's ability to hear and express His Voice with such supreme beauty.
 
I have not changed the Course text at all, except as it is interspersed with Jesus' current Guidance on it.
 
The Course text is in bold face and slightly larger font.  The Guidance is in normal type, slightly smaller.
 
In His Guidance here, He has asked Me to capitalize the pronouns You and We as an acknowledgement of the Divinity of All of Us, an acknowledgement of Equality, an expression of His Love and respect for You.   When You see the word 'You'  capitalized in the Guidance, know that He is not just speaking to You, He is honoring You.  

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 Course In Miracles ~ original edition 

*Sun~Rose is the scribe of this soon to be released book, "YOU ARE LOVED AND SAFE: Prep Notes for Experiencing God's Love." She is also author of, "A Radiant Life: Raw Food and the Presence of Love", available on amazon.com