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− | A Course in Miracles is so pure, so | + | A Course in Miracles is so pure, so wonderful, so effective, and so significantly far more spiritually sophisticated than any other piece of the world's literature (previous and present), that you have to actually encounter it to think it. But these whose minds are too attached to worldly thoughts, and lack the underlying thirst for accurate spiritual knowledge that is essential for its understanding, will probably not comprehend a single entire page. [https://www.evernote.com/shard/s476/sh/e6e511b1-4b43-ee53-657c-7fc9afd05f0d/95d48806cdea6bb6186106168d11f4ad acim] is not since A Course in Miracles is confusing - on the contrary its principles are remarkably easy - but rather simply because it is the nature of spiritual information that those who are not prepared to realize it, simply can't understand it. As stated in the Bible, at the beginning of the book of John: "The light shineth in darkness, and darkness comprehended it not".<br /><br />Ever since I very first became conscious of the majestic and awe-inspiring presence of God, I have enjoyed reading a lot of wonderful spiritual works like the Bible (my preferred components are the Sermon on the Mount and Psalms), the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, the Koran and the poetry of Kabir and Rumi. None of them come close to the greatness of a Course in Miracles. Reading it with an open mind and heart, your fears and troubles wash away. You turn into aware of a marvelous enjoy deep within you - deeper than anything you knew ahead of. The future begins to look so bright for you and your loved ones. You feel love for absolutely everyone which includes those you previously have tried to leave excluded. These experiences are very effective and at instances throw you off balance a little, but it is worth it: A Course in Miracles introduces you to a enjoy so peaceful, so strong and so universal - you will wonder how so several of the world's religions, whose aim is supposedly a related experience, got so off track.<br /><br />I would like to say here to any Christian who feels that his church's teachings do not genuinely satisfy his thirst to know a kind, merciful and loving God, but is somewhat afraid to study the Course simply because of others' claims that it is inconsistent with "true" Christianity: Never worry! I have study the gospels many times and I assure you that a Course in Miracles is entirely consistent with Jesus' teachings whilst he was on earth. Do not fear the fanatical defenders of exclusionist dogma - these poor people believe themselves to be the only carriers of Jesus' message, and the only ones worthy of his blessings, while all other will go to hell. A Course in Miracles reflects Jesus' correct message: unconditional really like for *all folks*. While he was on earth, Jesus stated to judge a tree by its fruit. So give it a try and see how the fruits that ripen in your life taste. If they taste poor, you can abandon A Course in Miracles. But if they taste as sweet as mine do, and the millions of other correct seekers who have found A Course in Miracles to be nothing at all much less than a heavenly treasure, then congratulations - and may your heart constantly be abundantly filled with peaceful, loving joy. |
Revision as of 11:07, 17 August 2020
A Course in Miracles is so pure, so wonderful, so effective, and so significantly far more spiritually sophisticated than any other piece of the world's literature (previous and present), that you have to actually encounter it to think it. But these whose minds are too attached to worldly thoughts, and lack the underlying thirst for accurate spiritual knowledge that is essential for its understanding, will probably not comprehend a single entire page. acim is not since A Course in Miracles is confusing - on the contrary its principles are remarkably easy - but rather simply because it is the nature of spiritual information that those who are not prepared to realize it, simply can't understand it. As stated in the Bible, at the beginning of the book of John: "The light shineth in darkness, and darkness comprehended it not".
Ever since I very first became conscious of the majestic and awe-inspiring presence of God, I have enjoyed reading a lot of wonderful spiritual works like the Bible (my preferred components are the Sermon on the Mount and Psalms), the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, the Koran and the poetry of Kabir and Rumi. None of them come close to the greatness of a Course in Miracles. Reading it with an open mind and heart, your fears and troubles wash away. You turn into aware of a marvelous enjoy deep within you - deeper than anything you knew ahead of. The future begins to look so bright for you and your loved ones. You feel love for absolutely everyone which includes those you previously have tried to leave excluded. These experiences are very effective and at instances throw you off balance a little, but it is worth it: A Course in Miracles introduces you to a enjoy so peaceful, so strong and so universal - you will wonder how so several of the world's religions, whose aim is supposedly a related experience, got so off track.
I would like to say here to any Christian who feels that his church's teachings do not genuinely satisfy his thirst to know a kind, merciful and loving God, but is somewhat afraid to study the Course simply because of others' claims that it is inconsistent with "true" Christianity: Never worry! I have study the gospels many times and I assure you that a Course in Miracles is entirely consistent with Jesus' teachings whilst he was on earth. Do not fear the fanatical defenders of exclusionist dogma - these poor people believe themselves to be the only carriers of Jesus' message, and the only ones worthy of his blessings, while all other will go to hell. A Course in Miracles reflects Jesus' correct message: unconditional really like for *all folks*. While he was on earth, Jesus stated to judge a tree by its fruit. So give it a try and see how the fruits that ripen in your life taste. If they taste poor, you can abandon A Course in Miracles. But if they taste as sweet as mine do, and the millions of other correct seekers who have found A Course in Miracles to be nothing at all much less than a heavenly treasure, then congratulations - and may your heart constantly be abundantly filled with peaceful, loving joy.