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Ready, SHOOT, Aim

The phrase “ready, shoot, aim” generally refers to taking action immediately without careful planning or thorough consideration of the consequences. Have I ever spoken without thinking? Well, if I’m totally honest, the answer is, definitely YES. I’m embarrassed when I think of … Continue reading

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Where lessons come from?

The Course in Miracles states, “Life is but a series of lessons. We do not get to choose the lesson, but we do get to choose how we react to it.” What a beautiful statement, and so true. I always … Continue reading

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“Control is the key to happiness.”

If you read this statement and don’t feel rebellious, you may be in trouble and don’t know it. When I first heard an actor on a TV series say this statement, it truly brought the hair on the back of … Continue reading

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Practice these principles

Let’s learn about the 12 Principles (Honesty, Hope, Faith, Courage, Integrity, Willingness, Humility, Brotherly Love, Justice, Perseverance, Spirituality, and Service). Years ago I helped start a Principles Meeting. At the end of the meeting, after discussing how well we did … Continue reading

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We will not regret the past

Promise number three in the Ninth Step Promises states, “We will not regret the past, nor wish to shut the door on it.” When I first looked at this, it didn’t make sense. “We will not regret the past.” How … Continue reading

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Nothing Lasts Forever

Once again, the morning meeting led me to write about what we discussed. It started with “resentment” and moved into other subjects. We were in the book on the 4th Step. I was thinking about how the immense fear of … Continue reading

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Lessons from the Course in Miracles

In 1965, “A Course in Miracles” started with the sudden decision of two people to join in a common goal. Their names were Helen Schucman, who channeled the material from what she says was the Holy Spirit, and William Thetford, … Continue reading

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Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself.

By now, most of us have a good idea of the neighbor Jesus was talking about. Your neighbor isn’t the family who lives next door. They aren’t the friends at work or the policeman on the corner. Your neighbor is … Continue reading

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Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself.

By now, most of us have a good idea of the neighbor Jesus was talking about. Your neighbor isn’t the family who lives next door. They aren’t the friends at work or the policeman on the corner. Your neighbor is … Continue reading

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Can Love Be Described?

Have you ever tried to explain your understanding of love? If you have, you’re probably amazed at how little you actually know about that simple word. Love has only four letters, but it’s very complicated. It could be compared to … Continue reading

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