Class: No Hope Heals
Class summary: Uncovering the ultimate lie. What it means to have no hope and how we can learn to truly enjoy our relationships and lives. The metaphysics of the Course versus the physics of the Course, and how we should use them when we are helping others. How we can truly help and comfort others (what the only help looks like). Further discussion on whether we need help from other people during tough times. How many rungs are on the ladder, and determining which rung of the ladder we are on (facetious). How to best use the workbook, and understand what the Course is teaching. What our concern with form is really hiding, and what actions we can take to achieve peace.
Time of class: 1:55:15
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on Saturday, September 5th, 2009 at 5:05 pm.
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September 5th, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Great class, Monk. I really appreciated your description of the simplicity of forgiveness, how we ‘look’ with Jesus and stop, that all the work was already done in our mind first. Just like your class participants, I felt a relief knowing that I am really practicing the Course when I do that, although it feels like I should be doing a great deal more after that. Maybe 3 Hail Marys, 10 Our Fathers, and a stiff shot of tequila should do it. There. Ffforgiven.
I have only begun to realize the depth of my still-persistent belief that this world has hope. It’s in everything I think, every motive and calculation.
I also liked your story of marriage to Jesus, before the altar, and how he so appreciates every pain, sin and heartache we give (admit) to Him. I suppose I’m getting close to “engaged” to Him since yesterday I spent a good part of the day telling him how I just wish He’d take a flyin leap sometimes. (Well I didn’t use those words exactly, but this isn’t a rated R website, so….) I am glad I’ve come far enough towards Him that I can admit that to Him one moment, and cry softly on His shoulder the next. Oh, gawd, part of me longs for Him so.
Thanks for everything you do here. I am grateful that this is your chosen expression of Love, and just wanted you to know I appreciate It.
Love,
Deb
P.S. Bonnie: I would not complain ONE LITTLE BIT if you added the touch of your violin-Love to the classes. Wahoo!! That would be great!!
September 6th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
Regarding Bonnie playing violin on the recordings: We actually did that for a little while a couple of years ago. If I pinch her cheek I’m sure she’d do it. :)
May 29th, 2010 at 8:48 pm
Oh … Oh …. Oh ….. what an awesome class. I was reading something by Ken where he said that we need to become really sickened by our ego if we are going to choose love, then I bought this class and wow … Jamie really hammered home that lesson. But he does it so kindly, gently and with such a content of love that even now tears are filling up my eyes as I type!
Who would have guessed that finding no hope in the world was our only way back to our true hope (Jesus).
Kindest regards,
John