https://AlisonAnton.substack.com - In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, host Alison Anton introduces the sex discourses from A Course in Miracles, which were originally kept unpublished. Alison discusses the significance of these teachings and their tie-in to the teachings of special relationships later in the Course. She emphasizes that understanding Jesus’ sex material is a gradual process, encouraging listeners to read and apply the teachings according to their current stage. Alison also introduces a series of video commentaries on the sex notes, available on her Substack page: AlisonAnton.substack.comRead the full transcript here: https://AlisonAnton.substack.comPodcast Category: Spirituality and ReligionEpisode Timestamps:.00:00 Introduction to the Sex Discourses00:48 Understanding the Context of the 1960s02:01 The Importance of Stages in Spiritual Practice04:14 Jesus' Teachings on Special Relationships10:11 Practical Steps for Transforming Sexual Impulses12:02 Connecting Sex Discourses with Later Teachings13:32 Conclusion and Next StepsACIM Quotes and Prayers:Note: Alison Anton uses the Complete and Annotated Edition (CE) of A Course in Miracles. This edition is based on the original handwritten notes of Helen Schucman, scribe of A Course in Miracles. Publisher: Circle of Atonement. I want to finish the instructions about sex, because this is an area which the miracle worker must understand. [ACIM CE T-1.46.3:1]In this phase of learning, working miracles is more valuable, because freedom from fear cannot be thrust upon you. The experience cannot last. Miracles, therefore, are the essential course of action for everyone. [ACIM CE T-1.29.4:4-6]³We once said that the first change before dreams disappear is that your dreams of fear are changed to happy dreams. ⁴That is what the Holy Spirit does with your special relationship. ⁵He does not destroy it or snatch it away from you. ⁶But He does use it differently, as a help to make His purpose real to you. ⁷Your special relationship will remain, not as a source of pain and guilt, but as a source of joy and freedom. ⁸It will not be for you alone, for therein lay its misery. ⁹As its unholiness kept it as a thing apart, its holiness will become an offering to everyone. [ACIM CE T-18.II.8:3-9] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonanton.substack.com
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ACIM Book Club | Miracle Principles 26-28
In this episode of the ACIM Book Club, Alison Anton dives into miracle principles 26 through 28 of 'A Course in Miracles,' focusing on the concept of Levels of the Mind. The discussion explores how miracles rearrange the order of perception, and the need to make way for miracle impulses to flow from the subconscious mind into the conscious. Timestamps00:00 Introduction to Levels of the Mind00:48 Understanding Principle 26: The Power of Miracles03:53 The Great Crusade: Listen, Learn, and Do05:25 Principle 27: The Privilege of Forgiveness07:18 Principle 28: Organizing Levels of Awareness08:23 Conscious, Subconscious, and Superconscious10:44 Impulses and the Subconscious Mind12:59 Reflection and Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonanton.substack.com
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ACIM Book Club | Miracle Principles 1-9
In this first episode of the ACIM Book Club on the ForgiveNest Podcast, host Alison Anton explores principles 1-9 of 'A Course in Miracles.' She explains how Jesus redefines miracles as expressions of love, emphasizing that miracles benefit both the giver and the receiver. Alison discusses the importance of seeing miracles as natural, involuntary expressions of love and how this viewpoint challenges common perceptions. Each principle weaves into the others, culminating in the understanding that miracles are a natural exchange of God's universal love. The session begins and ends with a practice statement, 'Miracles occur naturally as expressions of my love,' encouraging listeners to integrate the principles into their daily lives.Timestamps00:00 Welcome to the ACIM Book Club00:23 Introduction to Miracle Principles00:47 Practice Statement of the Day02:05 Principle 1: No Order of Difficulty03:40 Principle 2: The Unimportance of Miracles04:35 Principle 3: Expressions of Love07:12 Principle 4: Miracles as Habits08:16 Principle 5: Natural Miracles09:20 Principle 6: Purification for Miracles10:02 Principle 7: Miracles as Healing10:37 Principle 8: Miracles as Exchange11:43 Principle 9: Reversal of Physical Order12:37 Summary and Reflection14:03 Closing Practice and Farewell This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonanton.substack.com
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ACIM Book Club | Week 0 Welcome
In this welcome video, Alison Anton from the Forgiveness Podcast guides participants through how to prepare for the ACIM Book Club, focusing on the Complete and Annotated Edition (CE) of A Course in Miracles. She explains the structure of her Course reading program, including weekly and daily assignments, meditation practices, and frequent reminders through the day. Additionally, specific ‘Week 0’ assignments are provided with links to essential resources and supportive materials.VIDEO TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Welcome to the A CIM Book Club00:33 About Your Instructor, Alison Anton01:34 Understanding the Complete and Annotated Edition (CE)02:20 How to Access the CE Version04:16 Week Zero: Getting Started05:37 Daily Practices and Assignments06:08 Weekly Structure and Resources07:29 Daily Reading and Meditation Tips08:39 Using Reminders and Writing Exercises10:04 Section Commentaries and Conclusion This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonanton.substack.com
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ACIM | How to Read the Text of A Course in Miracles
In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, Alison Anton provides detailed guidance on how to approach the text of A Course in Miracles (ACIM). She explores the fundamental reasons for taking on this monumental task, and explains how methodical study of the text can lead to transformative experiences. Alison shares tips on reading section by section, and underscores the value of applying the text's lessons to daily life by giving practical advice for maintaining a consistent study routine. This episode serves as a prelude to her ACIM Book Club text reading program: AlisonAnton.substack.comPodcast Category: Faith & SpiritualityPodcast Timestamps:00:00 Introduction and Opening Quote00:40 The Big Why: Importance of Reading the Text02:22 Transformative Power of the Text05:37 How to Read the Course Text Effectively06:13 Understanding the Structure of the Text09:47 Tips for Deep and Engaged Reading15:50 Applying the Course to Daily Life20:42 Final Thoughts and Closing PrayerACIM Quotes and Prayers:Note: Alison Anton uses the Complete and Annotated Edition (CE) of A Course in Miracles. This edition is based on the original handwritten notes of Helen Schucman, scribe of A Course in Miracles. Publisher: Circle of Atonement, CircleofA.orgYou cannot enter into real relationship with any of God’s Sons unless you love them all, and equally. Love is not special. If you single out part of the Sonship for your love, you are imposing guilt on all your relationships and making them unreal. I can love only as You love. I will seek not to love unlike You, for there is no love apart from Yours. Until I recognize that this is true, I will have no idea what love is like. [ACIM CE T-13.XI.11:1-3]You do not see what you have done by giving to the world the role of jailer to the Son of God. What could it be but vicious and afraid, fearful of shadows, punitive and wild, lacking all reason, blind, insane, and sad? [ACIM CE W-191.1:3-4] This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alisonanton.substack.com
About ForgiveNest Podcast for A Course in Miracles
In each episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, author Alison Anton takes you on a quick dive into deep topics from A Course in Miracles. Weekly episodes are under 20 minutes, designed to expand your spiritual understanding of ACIM principles and help you align with Jesus and the Holy Spirit as your Guides for a new or renewed daily Course practice. alisonanton.substack.com
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