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Recent Updates and Conversations

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The Little Hindrance: ACIM Text Chapter 26 Section V (SFACIM class conversation)

In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the Introduction to Chapter 22 (Salvation and the Holy Relationship) … [Read More...] about The Little Hindrance: ACIM Text Chapter 26 Section V (SFACIM class conversation)

graphic by Kenneth Wapnick: FACIM simple metaphysics of separation and forgiveness reference chart

Jeff Seibert of FACIM explores Ken Wapnick’s metaphysics chart (simple version)

In this second YouTube video conversation about the profound, prodigious, and prolific work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, Dr. Jeffrey Seibert of the Foundation for A … [Read More...] about Jeff Seibert of FACIM explores Ken Wapnick’s metaphysics chart (simple version)

Doug Sparks

Doug Sparks class archive update

Doug Sparks has been teaching weekly ACIM classes since the 1980s; visit his archive site for contact information (including archives of his excellent Ken … [Read More...] about Doug Sparks class archive update

Stefan Bolz

A Course in Miracles: ego foolery and Holy Spirit humor with Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles

Fellow enthusiasts, students, and teachers of A Course In Miracles, Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles talk about how foolish our egos are and how gently but firmly … [Read More...] about A Course in Miracles: ego foolery and Holy Spirit humor with Stefan Bolz and Bruce Rawles

Balloons adrift in the Pleiades

Lesson 189: I feel the Love of God within me now – Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles

Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and reflected on A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 189 in this YouTube video. Here are the first three paragraphs of … [Read More...] about Lesson 189: I feel the Love of God within me now – Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles

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God knows not form – ACIM quotes from Myra Fidelman

God knows not form. (ACIM, T-30.III.4:5) Thanks to Myra Fidelman for this collection. Here are her comments about this list: Over several years, I often … [Read More...] about God knows not form – ACIM quotes from Myra Fidelman

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From ego incompetence and insanity to Holy Spirit’s sanity: habits and the four stages

This past week, I facilitated four different ACIM study groups/classes (3 on zoom, 1 in person) on the Rules for Decision, habits, and the need for practice, … [Read More...] about From ego incompetence and insanity to Holy Spirit’s sanity: habits and the four stages

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Bringing Fantasy To Truth, The Forgiven World – SFACIM class/conversation

In this video conversation, we read and explored two sections from the text of A Course In Miracles: Bringing Fantasy to Truth (ACIM, T-17.I) and The Forgiven … [Read More...] about Bringing Fantasy To Truth, The Forgiven World – SFACIM class/conversation

A Course In Miracles: A conversation with Myra Fidelman

In this YouTube video conversation, long-time student of A Course In Miracles and Course facilitator, Myra Fidelman, shares a bit of her ACIM history and Dr. … [Read More...] about A Course In Miracles: A conversation with Myra Fidelman

Dr. Jeffrey Seibert, Foundation for A Course in Miracles (FACIM.org)

Foundation for A Course In Miracles: A conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Seibert

In this YouTube video conversation, Dr. Jeffrey Seibert of the Foundation for A Course In Miracles (FACIM.org) shares his story of inspiration and involvement … [Read More...] about Foundation for A Course In Miracles: A conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Seibert

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Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory – with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles

Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory. … [Read More...] about Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory – with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles

Haunted House Of Cards

Where spookiness was I look upon the light. “Death Café” class: ego’s haunted house of cards – SFACIM class/conversation

In this "Death Café" School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM curriculum hosted by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise) class video, we read and discussed how we all long … [Read More...] about Where spookiness was I look upon the light. “Death Café” class: ego’s haunted house of cards – SFACIM class/conversation

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Christmas & New Years from ACIM perspective: Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles on Workbook Final Lessons

In this YouTube video, Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read and commented briefly on the Christmas, holiday, and New Year's references in A Course in Miracles as … [Read More...] about Christmas & New Years from ACIM perspective: Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles on Workbook Final Lessons

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The most neglected election: which thought system am I ALWAYS VOTING for?

The media gives a lot of air time to political elections in the USA. Still, the constant, profoundly under-reported election – almost completely neglected! – is … [Read More...] about The most neglected election: which thought system am I ALWAYS VOTING for?

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New ACIM Calendar: Humorous quotes lampooning the ego

Last year, after realizing that the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" – available for several years – had some rather challenging quotes from A Course In … [Read More...] about New ACIM Calendar: Humorous quotes lampooning the ego

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New Calendar: A Course In Miracles: Inspiring Quotes 2025

Realizing – in retrospect, after offering the "Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar" for several years – that we often can greatly benefit from more gentle, … [Read More...] about New Calendar: A Course In Miracles: Inspiring Quotes 2025

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Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar – 2025 Update!

Recovering Bliss-ninny Calendar - newly updated for 2025! Calling all Recovering Bliss-Ninnies! Here is a newly updated (2025) calendar for students of A … [Read More...] about Recovering Bliss-Ninny Calendar – 2025 Update!

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To accuse is not to understand. – SFACIM class/conversation

In this video about A Course In Miracles, the topic is accusation in all its obvious and insidious forms and how it sabotages our peace.  This conversation was … [Read More...] about To accuse is not to understand. – SFACIM class/conversation

Dave Van Dyke

Learning to Trust – by Dave Van Dyke

This is a story about a very difficult time in my life which, because it was so stressful, I had to learn to trust.  It was, to date, the experience that taught … [Read More...] about Learning to Trust – by Dave Van Dyke

Lyn Corona

Which Foundation/Basis/Frame-of-reference? SFACIM class/conversation

In this video, we look at the underlying bedrock, the foundation, the basis, the frame of reference of the two thought systems contrasted in A Course In … [Read More...] about Which Foundation/Basis/Frame-of-reference? SFACIM class/conversation

The 3 R's of Forgiveness: Reveal, Release, Replace

The Three Steps of Forgiveness – extended

The process of true forgiveness in A Course In Miracles is described in a single sentence in Workbook Lesson 23: "This change requires, first, that the cause … [Read More...] about The Three Steps of Forgiveness – extended

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Treasure Troves: 12 Core ACIM Themes from David “dov” Fishman

Thanks to David "dov" Fishman for contributing this "treasure trove" of helpful Course-related quotes and thoughts! (Unless otherwise noted, all quotes are … [Read More...] about Treasure Troves: 12 Core ACIM Themes from David “dov” Fishman

Treasure Trove chart of ACIM’s metaphysics by Mike Mattheiss

I recently got a request via email for the metaphysical chart made by Mike Mattheiss. When I found the laminated copy Mike gave to a handful of us in-person … [Read More...] about Treasure Trove chart of ACIM’s metaphysics by Mike Mattheiss

Leon Joel Russell

ACIM conversation: Leon Joel Russell interview by Bruce Rawles

Kindred A Course In Miracles enthusiasts Leon Joel Russell and Bruce Rawles both drew inspiration in their adolescence from their mother's metaphysical … [Read More...] about ACIM conversation: Leon Joel Russell interview by Bruce Rawles

Spiritual Coupling: A Guidebook for Experiencing a Holy Relationship by Cindy Lora-Renard (book front cover)

Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard: Pure non-duality and Trust in Holy Spirit as the Foundation for Quantum Forgiveness and Sustainable Peace

Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about ACIM's metaphysics of pure non-duality and how trust in the Holy Spirit (our Inner … [Read More...] about Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard: Pure non-duality and Trust in Holy Spirit as the Foundation for Quantum Forgiveness and Sustainable Peace

Ken’s Metaphysics Chart revisited: How we got here … and how we get back

This video recording and the graphics and details that follow are from the ongoing series of excellent classes provided by Lyn Corona and Tim Wise in their … [Read More...] about Ken’s Metaphysics Chart revisited: How we got here … and how we get back

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Absence From Felicity: ACIM Gather conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles

Starting this morning (June 17, 2023) Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles will share weekly Saturday morning conversations (7:30 am Pacific Time) on ACIM Gather online … [Read More...] about Absence From Felicity: ACIM Gather conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles

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Ahas! … It Just Doesn’t Matter – Miracles Voices Podcast with Tam Morgan and Matt McCabe

We had a very fun conversation last week when again I was the guest (podcast #90, June 1, 2023) on Miracle Voices hosted by Matthew McCabe and (this time) with … [Read More...] about Ahas! … It Just Doesn’t Matter – Miracles Voices Podcast with Tam Morgan and Matt McCabe

Chat GPT meets ACIM

I've considered myself somewhat of a "Course Nerd" since the mid-1980s, which for me combines two primary interests, both growing steadily over a half-century … [Read More...] about Chat GPT meets ACIM

Carol Howe and Bruce Rawles talk about grace, kindness, ACIM and more

In this video, veteran teacher and student of A Course In Miracles, Carol Howe, shares thoughts about a wide range of topics including forgiveness, flow, grace, … [Read More...] about Carol Howe and Bruce Rawles talk about grace, kindness, ACIM and more

Kenneth Wapnick

Gratitude for the Course

Today many organizations are celebrating "Giving Tuesday" which reminds me that anything truly worthwhile is worthy of eternal gratitude in our mind... and … [Read More...] about Gratitude for the Course

SFACIM Classes with Lyn Corona and Tim Wise

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The Little Hindrance: ACIM Text Chapter 26 Section V (SFACIM class conversation)

In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore the Introduction to Chapter 22 (Salvation and the Holy Relationship) and the section “The Little Hindrance” (ACIM, T-26.V) in Chapter 26. To maintain and grow our glimpses of sanity – the resurrection of non-dual thinking – we need help from […]

SFACIM Classes and Conversations

Talks with CA Brooks

CA Brooks

What is Death? ACIM’s perspective on death – CA Brooks & Bruce Rawles

In this video recording, CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles talk about the challenging topic of death and oblivion from the perspective of the pure non-dual metaphysics of A Course In Miracles (ACIM). As usual, ACIM reverses and corrects so much conventional “wisdom” of the ego propaganda we’ve taught ourselves that promotes the ego’s thought system […]

Conversations with CA Brooks

Talks with Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard

Spiritual Coupling: A Guidebook for Experiencing a Holy Relationship by Cindy Lora-Renard (book front cover)

Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard: Pure non-duality and Trust in Holy Spirit as the Foundation for Quantum Forgiveness and Sustainable Peace

Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard talk with Bruce Rawles in this video about ACIM’s metaphysics of pure non-duality and how trust in the Holy Spirit (our Inner Kindness Teacher) is the foundation for (Quantum) True Forgiveness and sustainable peace of mind. Our shared interest in learning and applying the ideas in A Course in Miracles […]

Conversations with Gary Renard and Cindy Lora-Renard

Talks with Jackie Lora Jones

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Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory – with Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles

Jackie Lora Jones and Bruce Rawles continue their conversations about A Course In Miracles (ACIM) in this video about Undoing of Fear: The Present Memory. Jackie began with a recent anecdote about a hummingbird that provided a helpful reminder for recalling that everyone (including other species as we think of them) are part of our […]

Conversations with Jackie Lora Jones

Talks with Lyn Johnson

book cover: Absence From Felicity: The Story of Helen Schucman and Her Scribing of A Course in Miracles by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph. D.

Absence From Felicity: ACIM Gather conversations with Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles

Starting this morning (June 17, 2023) Lyn Johnson and Bruce Rawles will share weekly Saturday morning conversations (7:30 am Pacific Time) on ACIM Gather online radio. We’ll read from and talk about Absence from Felicity: The Story of Helen Schucman and Her Scribing of A Course in Miracles by by Kenneth Wapnick, Ph.D. Unlike most […]

Conversations with Lyn Johnson

Talks with Susan Dugan

Balloons adrift in the Pleiades

Lesson 189: I feel the Love of God within me now – Susan Dugan & Bruce Rawles

Susan Dugan and Bruce Rawles read aloud and reflected on A Course in Miracles Workbook Lesson 189 in this YouTube video. Here are the first three paragraphs of that vitalizing and inspiring workbook lesson: “1. There is a light in you the world can not perceive. ²And with its eyes you will not see this […]

Conversations with Susan Dugan


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The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation (book front cover)

Non-duality book: The Geometry Code (Kindle edition) turns 10 today!

On this day in 2012 – a few months after introducing the print version, I made the Kindle version of my second book available: The Geometry Code: Universal Symbolic Mirrors of Natural Laws Within Us; Friendly Reminders of Inclusion to Forgive the Dreamer of Separation. I’ve appreciated all the support and encouragement during these past […]

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ACIM Video Conversations

graphic by Kenneth Wapnick: FACIM simple metaphysics of separation and forgiveness reference chart

Jeff Seibert of FACIM explores Ken Wapnick’s metaphysics chart (simple version)

In this second YouTube video conversation about the profound, prodigious, and prolific work of Dr. Kenneth Wapnick, Dr. Jeffrey Seibert of the … [Read More...] about Jeff Seibert of FACIM explores Ken Wapnick’s metaphysics chart (simple version)

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ACIM Audio Conversations

CA Brooks

Letting Holy Spirit work through our minds to lead us out of hell – CA Brooks & Bruce Rawles

This video recording with CA Brooks and Bruce Rawles explores the purpose and process of … [Read More...] about Letting Holy Spirit work through our minds to lead us out of hell – CA Brooks & Bruce Rawles

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ACIM Events

GIST and the double-shield of oblivion

video: GIST and The Double Shield of Oblivion – RMMC, Denver Feb. 23, 2020

In this video, I share thoughts about some useful Course-related topics like how ego … [Read More...] about video: GIST and The Double Shield of Oblivion – RMMC, Denver Feb. 23, 2020

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Select One: Happy or Right t-shirt; paraphrased from A Course In Miracles (T29.VII.1:9).
Totem t-shirt: I forgive myself for making up the dream of separation. Inspired by the movie Inception and A Course In Miracles.
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The Little Hindrance: ACIM Text Chapter 26 Section V (SFACIM class conversation)

In this School For A Course In Miracles (SFACIM) video conversation, we read and explore … [Read More...] about The Little Hindrance: ACIM Text Chapter 26 Section V (SFACIM class conversation)

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Talks with Bob Rosenthal

Dr. Robert Rosenthal

Remembering Dr. Bob Rosenthal

I’m reflecting on many wonderful conversations I was fortunate to have about A Course In Miracles with “Dr. Bob” a.k.a. Robert Rosenthal, M.D. – and a few treasured in-person meetings. Dr. Bob passed yesterday. His deep insights, unique perspectives, and generous levity continue to live on in my mind, in his helpful writing, and in […]

Conversations with Robert Rosenthal

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