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Early Life
- Marianne Williamson's early life included a "lost decade" of exploration.
- She studied theater and philosophy at Pomona College before dropping out to travel and experiment with drugs.
Spiritual Foundation
- In 1976, Williamson discovered "A Course in Miracles," a Christian-based self-help book.
- The book, supposedly dictated by Jesus to psychologist Helen Schucman, emphasizes forgiveness and the illusory nature of negativity.
Spiritual Rise
- After a series of moves, Williamson opened a metaphysical bookstore and coffee shop in Houston.
- She later moved to Los Angeles in 1983, where she began hosting prayer groups, which evolved into lectures incorporating various spiritual traditions.