Marianne Williamson, bestselling author and spiritual thought leader, discusses her transformative journey marked by spiritual awakening and personal responsibility. She reflects on societal fears rooted in a lack of love and shares insights from 'A Course in Miracles.' Williamson also previews her upcoming book, 'The Mystic Jesus,' exploring a more profound connection to Jesus beyond traditional confines. She emphasizes the power of prayer, communal compassion, and embracing 'beginner's luck' in cultivating personal growth and navigating life’s challenges.
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Prayer and Miracles
Prayer is a medium for miracles, creating portals to possibilities otherwise blocked by lovelessness.
True prayer isn't entreaty, but a gentle merging with love, like oneness with a loved one.
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The Illusion of Separation
Our fear and disconnection stem from a loveless thought system, a hallucination that creates this three-dimensional reality.
Society reinforces this illusion of separation, but younger generations are more attuned to a holistic mindset.
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The Countercultural Revolution
The 60s and 70s questioned everything, leading to a fundamental break from the norm, similar to childbirth.
This questioning is essential for change, but requires wisdom and responsibility to prevent chaos.
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This book, co-authored by Oliver Stone and Peter Kuznick, offers a critical perspective on American history, focusing on the rise of the American Empire and the national security state. It explores lesser-known historical facts and challenges prevailing orthodoxies, providing a fresh and often controversial view of U.S. foreign and domestic policies. The book is accompanied by a documentary series of the same name.
A Return to Love
Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles
Marianne Williamson
In this book, Marianne Williamson reflects on the principles of A Course in Miracles, emphasizing the power of love to overcome fear and achieve inner peace. She argues that love is the key to solving both internal and external problems and that by choosing love over fear, we can create a more fulfilling and peaceful life. The book is divided into two main parts: 'Principles' and 'Practice,' and it includes personal anecdotes and spiritual concepts to help readers apply these principles in their daily lives[2][3][4].
A Course in Miracles
Dr. William Thetford
Dr. Helen Schucman
A Course in Miracles is a three-volume set consisting of the Text, Workbook for Students, and Manual for Teachers. It aims to undo the illusion of separation from God and others by teaching forgiveness, releasing the past, and cultivating higher guidance. The Text presents the theoretical foundation, the Workbook provides 365 daily lessons to change the student's mind and perception, and the Manual for Teachers addresses practical questions and clarifies key terms. The course emphasizes the importance of spiritual vision, the unity of all, and the correction of misperceptions to achieve inner peace and happiness[3][4][5].
Love is Letting Go of Fear
Gerald G. Jampolsky
The Gnostic Gospels
Elaine Pagels
In 'The Gnostic Gospels', Elaine Pagels delves into the mysteries and meanings of the Gnostic texts discovered at Nag Hammadi in 1945. These texts, including the Gospel of Thomas and the Gospel of Mary Magdalene, present a diverse and often conflicting view of Jesus and early Christianity compared to the New Testament. Pagels examines how these gnostic texts challenged the orthodox Christian church, questioning the literal interpretation of Christ's resurrection, the gender of God, and the role of clergy. She highlights the individualistic and democratic nature of Gnosticism, which emphasized self-knowledge and spiritual search over hierarchical church doctrine. The book provides a comprehensive introduction to the gnostic movement and its significance in the history of Christianity[1][3][4].
Miracles
C.S. Lewis
In 'Miracles', C.S. Lewis argues that miracles are not statistically anomalous events but rather 'an interference with Nature by supernatural power'. He challenges rationalists and naturalists by presenting a case for the possibility of miracles, defining them as events that do not break the laws of nature but rather operate outside of them. Lewis does not attempt to prove the historical accuracy of Christian miracles but instead lays a philosophical foundation for understanding and accepting the possibility of miracles. The book is a significant work in Christian apologetics, using lucid exposition and illuminating metaphors to make its case.
The Mystic Jesus
Marianne Williamson
Marianne Williamson is a bestselling author, speaker, political activist, and spiritual thought leader. She is the author of 15 books, including 5 New York Times Best Sellers (A Return to Love, A Woman's Worth, Illuminata, The Healing of America, and Illuminated Prayers), and the highly-anticipated forthcoming book presenting a new way of thinking about Jesus’ role and relevance in our everyday lives, The Mystic Jesus: The Mind of Love. A leader in the fields of spirituality and new thought, Williamson has been inspiring audiences around the world for more than four decades. Beyond her writing and speaking, Williamson is the founder Project Angel Food, a non-profit organization that provides meals and nutrition counseling to individuals living with serious illnesses, such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, kidney failure, and diabetes. Since it was created in 1989 during the height of the AIDS crisis, Project Angel Food has provided more than 1 million meals each year to men, women, and children who don’t have the means to shop or cook for themselves. Williamson is running for the Democratic nomination in the 2024 presidential election.
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