All One Mind

ACIM's Lesson 333 made me question whether I had really forgiven. A long time ago, I realised that individuals are never the problem, and I put the blame on The System. This long-term collusion between church and state has held control for thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of years. Even though I have no problem with individuals, I still found it difficult to let go of my frustration with their Control Systems. The Sky People named it Earth. The natives probably had no name for it. But we'll call them Earth People. The Sky People had almost succeeded in obliterating the Earth People. The Earth People were stewards and carers of the land. The Sky People were exploiters, using and abusing Earth's resources. They prided themselves on their advanced civilisation and regarded themselves as infinitely superior to the locals. They systematically began to "civilise" the whole world through trade,  religion, and  violence, legalised as war. They generated conflict wh...

Here in Heaven Matthew 18:3 contains the biblical verse "unless you become as little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven." This verse emphasises the importance of humility, simplicity, and faith, qualities often associated with children, as essential for entering God's kingdom. A.H. Almaas taught that: “At birth, the infant lives as Being, in a state of undifferentiation that is not linked to the body. A process then starts, of consciousness gradually cathecting the body and physical reality. This embodiment of Being is a process of personalisation, of Being finally emerging as a person, a Human Being.” I refer to ‘the infant living as Being’ as heaven, and it is the state that Matthew is referring to. At the end of the process of cathecting the body, the ego is fully developed, and the child is now fully of this world. Remember, ‘this world’ is portrayed as an illusion—a realm of suffering, instability, and fleeting attachments. It is governed by ego, se...

A.H. Almaas - Diamond Approach A Summary by Gemini Ai A.H. Almaas's Diamond Approach is a unique path that integrates modern depth psychology with traditional spiritual understanding to help individuals realise their "essential being" or true nature. Unlike many paths that present enlightenment as a static endpoint, Almaas emphasises an "endless enlightenment" – a continuous, unfolding process of discovery. The journey towards being an essential being is not a linear set of prescribed steps but rather a study of an individual's lived experience of the world, driven by inquiry and love of the truth . It involves systematically exploring one's present-moment experience, peeling back layers of the personality (ego) to reveal the underlying essence. Here's a summary of the core elements and a general progression of the process Almaas teaches: Recognition of a Deeper Dimension (The Beginning of the Path): The journey often begins with a sense or a long...

ACIM on Life and Death As summarised by Gemini Ai "Life" is a central and profoundly important concept in A Course in Miracles (ACIM), directly contrasting and serving as the reality to the illusion of "death." Here's a summary of what A Course in Miracles says about Life: 1. Life is God, and God is Life (The Source of All Being): The most fundamental teaching is that Life is synonymous with God . God is not merely the giver of life, but is Life itself. Therefore, everything that God created shares in His Life. This means Life is eternal, limitless, and unchangeable. 2. Life is Eternal and Has No Opposite: Because God is eternal and changeless, so is the Life He created. ACIM states unequivocally that Life has no opposite; death is merely an illusion or a dream born of the ego's belief in separation. Where God is, death cannot be. The concept of death is seen as a denial of Life's omnipresence and eternal nature. 3. Our True Self is Life (The Son ...

Learning Expectations Many answers or the 'right' answer. As learners, we don't always get the right answer. And this is the problem with our education systems. There is usually only one right answer to any question the teacher asks, and giving the wrong answer leads to some form of punishment. This punishment can be physical, mental or emotional. Whatever, the effects can be disturbing for both the winners and the losers. However, we'd be all better off if we were encouraged to come up with many answers and to explore the reasoning behind the different ones. .

Is Ego a Virus in our Mind? Referencing the Teachings of A Course In Miracles - Grok's response. In A Course in Miracles (ACIM), the ego is not explicitly described as a "virus," but its role in the mind aligns with the metaphor in some ways. As ACIM presents it, the ego is a false sense of self rooted in separation, fear, and illusion, distorting perception and keeping individuals trapped in a cycle of conflict and suffering. It’s a thought system that operates contrary to the truth of unity and love, which ACIM associates with God and the Holy Spirit. Key Points from ACIM on the Ego: Illusion of Separation : The ego arises from the belief in separation from God (T-4.I.2). It’s a mental construct that convinces you your identity is individual, limited, and defined by the body and external world, rather than the eternal, unified Self (T-7.VIII.1). Fear-Based Thinking : The ego perpetuates fear, guilt, and judgment, creating a self-reinforcing loop that obscures awareness...