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Reflections on 'A Course in Miracles': Volume One
A collection of essays from Stephanie Panayi's blog, 'Reflections on "A Course in Miracles"', discussing the practical application of the Course's theory with reference to philosophers, musicians, literary folk, and the odd television program.
- GenresSpirituality
100 pages, Paperback
Published September 19, 2019
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Stephanie Panayi
10 books6 followersStephanie is the author of several books integrating the thoughts of philosophers, psychologists and artists throughout the ages, with the principles of "A Course in Miracles".
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January 23, 2023
Disclaimer: I have not yet read ACIM and I *think* I had this one my TBR list as a way of feeling out if the actual course would be a good fit.
This short read is a collection of reflective essays written for the author's blog on, as the title states, ACIM. It breaks it down not based on the individual course lesson, per se, but rather on the concept that it presents, which made it flow cohesively.
I'm not going to lie...I struggle with the Christian Monotheism of the course and it's message but tried my best to detach myself from the less-than-pleasant memories I had of growing up with a Fundamentalist Baptist beackground. We could get into a whole big thing about the semantics of terminology, but for my purpose of reading, I tried my best to mentally create substitutes for the words "God" "Jesus Christ" and "Holy Spirit". It worked moderately well but for those of you who may have the same issues that I do with these terms...it might be a difficult thing to work around.
The message of ACIM and therefore this book, is what really drew me to it. After doing some other reading and getting more interesting in the ego death, ACIM seems like a necessary read. Stephanie helps to elaborate on the concepts through her reflections, which I found useful. It's still sort of a dry read, but when I realized that I have 14 passages highlighted, I realized that there's a good bit of information worth saving. The concept of everything revolves around realizing that we are one with...a higher power, the universe, etc. and that the ego is what keeps us separated from a feeling of peace and unity. By forgiving ourselves and therefore others (due to the fears and inadequacies that we project on them), we start to remove the ego's sense of individuality and therefore separateness - thus promoting the ego death which results in inner peace.
I wouldn't necessarily say that these reflections caused all my inhibitions about ACIM to dissipate, but it's made me want to investigate it deeper and see if/how it can fit within my personal belief system. It's a step in that direction rather than making me want to turn tail and run. Will I read subsequent volumes? Probably not, but if you're already in the midst (or have completed) ACIM, this would likely be considered great supplementary reading.
This short read is a collection of reflective essays written for the author's blog on, as the title states, ACIM. It breaks it down not based on the individual course lesson, per se, but rather on the concept that it presents, which made it flow cohesively.
I'm not going to lie...I struggle with the Christian Monotheism of the course and it's message but tried my best to detach myself from the less-than-pleasant memories I had of growing up with a Fundamentalist Baptist beackground. We could get into a whole big thing about the semantics of terminology, but for my purpose of reading, I tried my best to mentally create substitutes for the words "God" "Jesus Christ" and "Holy Spirit". It worked moderately well but for those of you who may have the same issues that I do with these terms...it might be a difficult thing to work around.
The message of ACIM and therefore this book, is what really drew me to it. After doing some other reading and getting more interesting in the ego death, ACIM seems like a necessary read. Stephanie helps to elaborate on the concepts through her reflections, which I found useful. It's still sort of a dry read, but when I realized that I have 14 passages highlighted, I realized that there's a good bit of information worth saving. The concept of everything revolves around realizing that we are one with...a higher power, the universe, etc. and that the ego is what keeps us separated from a feeling of peace and unity. By forgiving ourselves and therefore others (due to the fears and inadequacies that we project on them), we start to remove the ego's sense of individuality and therefore separateness - thus promoting the ego death which results in inner peace.
I wouldn't necessarily say that these reflections caused all my inhibitions about ACIM to dissipate, but it's made me want to investigate it deeper and see if/how it can fit within my personal belief system. It's a step in that direction rather than making me want to turn tail and run. Will I read subsequent volumes? Probably not, but if you're already in the midst (or have completed) ACIM, this would likely be considered great supplementary reading.
August 31, 2022
Reflections on A Course in Miracles was a sermon. There have been many times I've reached for ACIM, to clarify a deeper meaning of a challenging situation. The book reminded me of my expectations, and to look deeper into what a problem may be trying to teach me. The book did not emphasize what I believe ACIM is--a reminder that we either are coming from a place of love or a place of fear when we choose an action.
It was a bit too biblical for me.
It was a bit too biblical for me.
December 7, 2021
Wonderful Reminder of Who We Really Are.
I found the text easy to understand. It brought the meaning of a ACIM closer to my mind and heart.
I found the text easy to understand. It brought the meaning of a ACIM closer to my mind and heart.
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