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July-September, 2022

Peace Is Magic!

by Rev. Vicki Evans, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

I realized the power of magic in stepping back and choosing peace instead of trying to prove myself, be defensive, or be right. After an opportunity for a life lesson of trying to convince an employee at a garden park that my tickets included the gift bag (as stated on the online order) I realized that the time and energy, tension and stress that was part of the deal in proving myself as right was not worth the end result. I learned that going forward I will take that step back and choose peace.

I started this journey on Easter Sunday and made it my focus to choose peace all day over the next 24 hours! What a transformation that life held for me when I released ego and started this process. Also, no pressure as I decided to try this experiment for 24 hours and if it didn’t work for me I could try ego again! I started the day with giving myself permission to put worries on the shelf along without trying to guess how things would
turn out during the day’s events.

I went with the flow of the moment and when we went out to a restaurant on Easter, I was open to the experience with no ego notions of how this event should evolve for me. That meant no ego about which restaurant table we get (it doesn’t have to be by a window) and also giving grace and patience regarding the food items and being grateful for the service.

I wanted to remember to give sincere gratitude to all people, including family and restaurant staff in helping me enjoy this event! By the end of this experience, I experienced a peace and calm that I do not get when I try to control all aspects of the event.

This joy and peace went with me through Monday after Easter as I decided this 24-hour experiment was worth continuing. I had to drop off a package at a delivery service and I was given a challenge on Monday to give me some practice in stepping back and choosing peace.

The employee informed me that I needed an additional mail code to mail two packages and that he would only mail one package and then he just left to go to the back while I was still standing at the counter with the second package. Now that’s a test of patience!

I calmly stated I would check into getting another code and then be back, then Spirit guided me to remember that if these two packages were placed in one box the code would work, so I went back into the shop. Not so easy yet! Same employee told me it was too late as label had already been placed on one item and could not be removed. I took a step back, a deep breath, and stated calmly that I would be happy to remove the label, purchase tape and a box and help in any way I could to help the situation.

The employee agreed somewhat reluctantly that he would try to remove the label and put it on the new box. Patience was magic as he helped get the package ready and stated that he was glad the situation worked out for all!

A transformation took place based on the miracle of my change of perception to choose peace today, and the benefit was a sense of calm and light that stayed with me all day and beyond! The miracle creates the magic which I now see as peace and kindness!

Remember Peace Comes First!

Rev. Vicki Evans, O.M.C., is a Pathways of Light minister living in Dallas, Texas.
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Phone: 713-775-9153

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July-September, 2022

Dairy Aisle Miracle

by Rev. Sofia Pizano, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

One never knows when an opportunity to experience a miracle might arise. Many years ago when I first began studying A Course in Miracles, I woke up one day and, as usual, picked up my ACIM Workbook. The lesson for that day was Lesson 34. (W-pI.34) “I can see peace instead of this.”

As usual, I wanted to experience the fullness of this lesson so I looked it up in Kenneth Wapnick’s book, called, “Journey through the Workbook,” which basically states that I can choose to “see” peace instead of what I am seeing (in my mind) at the moment. I continued on with my day, making sure to pay extra attention to anything that made me feel uncomfortable since that usually is a signal for me to pause and question what is happening in my mind.

I kept that lesson in mind throughout the rest of the day, which included a late stop at the grocery store. As I got everything on my shopping list, I remembered I also needed some cheese. As I made my way towards the dairy aisle, I began looking through the refrigerated section to find what I was looking for. I stood about one foot away from the section while scanning the shelf, when a lady managed to pass right in front of me and almost knocked me over! There was no “excuse me” or “pardon me.” She just walked right on through.

I was so upset! Am I invisible?!  I wondered. This woman could have gone behind me but instead chose this tiny space in front of me to walk through.

Steaming with anger, I turned around to face the apples counter on the opposite side. As I usually do when triggered, I allowed myself to fully experience the emotion throughout my body. In this case, it was anger. I then closed my eyes, thought of the Holy Spirit’s presence and then said, “I can see peace instead of this.”

I stayed with whatever I was experiencing as I took several slow and steady breaths. After several moments, I felt surprisingly calm again. I also felt extremely grateful not only for feeling profoundly peaceful, but I was also grateful for the lady that squeezed past me.

What an angel for helping me experience this miracle healing of anger I was not aware of!
I then silently sent her well wishes to her and her family.

I then walked back slowly to the dairy aisle to finish my selection process. Again, I was about one foot away from the refrigerator, when yes, you guessed it! Another woman walks in front of me, almost knocking me down.

That instant however, I stayed perfectly still, noticing only calmness. I was so taken by this experience that I turned around looking at those beautiful apples again, only this time, with tears in my eyes.

I felt so grateful knowing that the Holy Spirit sent another angel to confirm that a healing did indeed occur!

Rev. Sofia Pizano, O.M.C., is a Pathways of Light minister living in Martinez, CA.
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Website: CompassionateAwareness.org (707) 971-5683

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July-September, 2022

Wellness Through Mind Healing Support Teleconference

by Rev. Maria Kingsley, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

Do you or a loved one have a chronic or critical illness and want support?

You are not alone. God’s Will is that we be happy.

No matter who or where you are, when you are looking at a serious or critical illness, or received a diagnosis of it, you may feel stuck and anxious and want help. We can be there with you to open up to the help of your Higher Power, the Holy Spirit, in providing relief and comfort. We will listen and extend Love when you feel down and lacking. With Guidance, there may be another way to see your situation to find hope and relief.

When you ask for individual support, one of the members of the support group, guided by the principles of A Course in Miracles, will respond and encourage you to go within and seek the support of your Inner Teacher, the Voice for God, Who will gently guide your healing process. There is no need to be familiar with ACIM, but it can help.
If you seek one-on-one support:

Just click here to email a request for help. Type in your questions and/or concerns and a trained Pathways of Light support minister will respond via email. Further arrangements for contact can be made at that time.

We let the Holy Spirit be our Guide at all times, knowing that He always has everyone’s best interest in mind.
Join Us for the Wellness through Mind Healing Monthly Teleconference

You are welcome to participate in the free ongoing teleconference call in which one member of the group presents a topic related to such issues. We are open to questions and sharing of experiences around these issues. We also use the ACIM Practitioner course 909: Wellness Through Mind Healing. as a guide to help us understand how mind healing works.
Wellness Through Mind Healing Calling Details

Day & Time: First Saturday of each month, 12:30 p.m. eastern, 11:30 a.m. central, 9:30 a.m. pacific time.
Phone number: 1-667-770-1113
Access code: 720 030#.

Rev. Maria Kingsley is a Pathways of Light minister living in Tucson, AZ. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Mail: P.O Box 35122 Tucson, AZ 35122 Phone: 520-780-0170 Web: Maria-Kingsley.com

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July-September, 2022

ACIM for Humanity

by Cheryl Minor, Student of A Course in Miracles

It was the sudden impact of COVID-19 in 2020 that shut the stores and roadways down in Orlando Florida, where I was living at the time. Since it was suggested that everyone stay inside their homes, I had ample time to go deeper into my studies of A Course in Miracles.

Within a few days it was apparent, to many on the social media platform Instagram, that we were in dangerous territory, and our lives were being held hostage by an invisible disease.

Many New Thought and Spiritual Guide Teachers were providing solace through prayers and free eBooks. But it was Marianne Williamson, spiritual leader and author of the New York Times number one bestseller “A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles” gift that caught my attention. In her Instagram video she affectionately offered, as a free download, the complete audio recordings of ACIM Workbook for Students. I immediately downloaded the series to iTunes.

Ms. Williamson’s gift has been a blessing because each day I get to read along, with her, the daily lesson. And it was through these audio recordings that I started to realize that this study work of ACIM is not just for me but for all humankind.

This came to light while listening and reading Lesson 95 “I am one Self, united with my Creator.” And the lesson goes on to say, “Do not forget today. We need your help; your little part in bringing happiness to all the world. And Heaven looks to you in confidence that you will try today. Share, then, its surety, for it is yours. Be vigilant. Do not forget today. Throughout the day do not forget your goal. Repeat today’s idea as frequently as possible, and understand each time you do so, someone hears the voice of hope, the stirring of the truth within his mind, the gentle rustling of the wings of peace.” (W-pI.95.14)

I am now encouraged and committed to consciously start incorporating the lessons, as best as I can, into my daily life for my sake and humanity.

Cheryl Minor is a student of A Course in Miracles living in Leesburg, FL. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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