In this episode of the ForgiveNest Podcast, host Alison Anton shares the importance of not forcing Course concepts prematurely. Alison discusses how the comprehensive ACIM curriculum, which is a beginner to advanced program, allows for spiritual growth in one’s own time. She emphasizes the importance of allowing the Course to meet oneself where they are in their Course journey. By sharing relatable examples and citing key passages from A Course in Miracles, Alison encourages students to recognize their potential while patiently progressing towards the ultimate goal. Scroll for ACIM prayers and quotes cited in this episode.

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Podcast Category: Faith & Spirituality

PODCAST TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to the ForgiveNest Podcast

00:26 Understanding A Course in Miracles

02:21 Meeting the Course Where You Are

05:55 The Role of Time in ACIM

10:03 Practical Examples and Challenges

12:16 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

ACIM 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.org

I would not ask you to do things which you cannot do, and it is impossible that I could do things you cannot do. Given this, and given this quite literally, there can be nothing which prevents you from doing exactly what I ask, and everything argues for it. I give you no limits, because GOD lays none upon you. [ACIM CE T-8.VIII.9-10]

…the Holy Spirit uses time in His Own way, and is not bound to it. Time is His friend in teaching. [ACIM CE T-15.I.2:2-3]

Each time you practice, awareness of the truth is brought a little nearer at least; sometimes a thousand years or more are saved. [ACIM CE W-97.3:2]

This is a course in miracles. It is a required course. Only the time you take it is voluntary. Free will does not mean that you can establish the curriculum. It means only that you can elect what you want to take at a given time. [ACIM CE In.1:1-5]

Comparison must be an ego device, for love makes none. Specialness always makes comparisons. It is established by a lack seen in another, and maintained by searching for and keeping clear in sight all lacks it can perceive. [ACIM CE T-24.II.1:1-3]

Anger is never justified. Attack has no foundation. [ACIM CE T-30.VII.1:1-2]

Readiness is nothing more than the prerequisite for accomplishment. [ACIM CE T-2.XII.9:3]

Recognize what does not matter, and if they ask you for something “outrageous,” do it because it does not matter. [ACIM CE T-12.V.4:1]

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