written 5 May, 2024
published 12 May 2024
In 1965, two clinical psychologists, Helen Schuman and William Thetford, were frustrated by how ineffectual their therapy forms were in the real world, and felt "there must be another way." Shortly thereafter, Schuman began hearing a voice in her head, which said: "This is a Course in Miracles, please take notes."
Schuman did take notes, which she shared with Thetford, who offered to type them up. Schuman was a devout Catholic, and described the process as inner dictation from Jesus Christ. The underlying premise is that the greatest miracle is simply becoming aware of love's presence in a person's life. Even though the information was disturbing to her traditional religious upbringing, she persevered.
Dictation continued over the next 7 years, resulting in three books: a text, a workbook for students, and a teacher's manual. From the beginning, the document was shared with other psychologists, who were excited about the information revealed. Growing interest brought funds for publication, and the books went on sale in 1976.
They became popular, with sales increasing every year since publication, especially after Marianne Williamson discussed them on The Oprah Winfrey Show, in 1992. A Course in Miracles is now translated into 27 languages.
The text is a detailed presentation of a unity view of reality, a new conceptual way of relating. The workbook is a series of 365 daily lessons, which gradually brings our unconscious programming up to awareness in the moment, allowing for growth and transformation. The very first lesson is: "Nothing I see means anything", followed by the second lesson: "I have given everything I see all the meaning it has for me."
As I mentioned last week, the increasing understanding of our material world, as exemplified by the rise of quantum mechanical technology, demands a shift in in our culture, economy, and consciousness, from the illusion of separation to the experience of a connected, unified world. This shift involves recognizing the ways we have unconsciously internalized incomplete patterns from the past, accepting them as accurate definitions of reality.
Another aid to this type of growth is "The Choice for Consciousness: Tools for Conscious Living", published in 2011 by Veronica Torres, channeling Eloheim and The Council. It begins with: "Living from the soul's perspective is only achievable by Being in the Moment. Being in the Moment is only achievable by not having baggage with you in the Moment. Not having baggage in the Moment is only achievable by becoming conscious of your baggage. Becoming conscious of what's going on in the moment is only possible if you are willing to break habits. Breaking habits is only possible if you're willing to confront the biology that says, Change is too scary. Confronting the biology is only possible if you have courage." The courage to change result is "Being in the body, but living from your soul's perspective." The rest of the book describes various tools for achieving this transformed awareness and terms for understanding an evolved perspective on life.
Onenessofall.com is an online source that encourages this same shift in perspective, channeled by Marilyn Raffaele.
"This web site is dedicated to the promotion of truth and Light at this powerful evolutionary time. Mankind has journeyed through lifetimes in which false concepts, beliefs, and fears were blindly accepted as the truth and in our ignorance, we gave away our power."
"The Arcturians, one group of many highly evolved beings from other galaxies, wish to present their messages of love and guidance in order to assist the people of Earth to let go of the false fears that were given to and accepted by mankind. They stand ready to offer spiritual and technical assistance when and if desired. Free will does not allow them to step in unless asked."
"It is time to embrace the truth of who we are and why we are here. The answers are now pouring in from multiple Sources of Light. Events of great energy and change began manifesting in 2012 and will continue. It is crucial that mankind become informed and thus be prepared as changes occur."
"There is absolutely no need for fear. For us and for Gaia; this is a graduation."
The old ways of "knowing" have brought us to this point in evolution. However, we are too powerful and numerous to be so ignorant much longer. We are all alive today to participate in this graduation event.
