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A Desire to Be One of God’s Teachers

by Rev. Larry Glenz, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

“A teacher of God is anyone who chooses to be one. His qualifications consist solely in this;  somehow, somewhere he has made a deliberate choice in which he did not see his interests as apart from someone else’s.” (M-1.1:1-2)

When I retired in 2008 from being a high school history teacher and a coach of football, wrestling, and lacrosse, I was asked by many, “What are you going to do now that you’re retired?”

I knew the answer. But I was uncomfortable saying it to anyone — even those closest to me for the longest time. Even today, I am not comfortable telling people who are not associated with A Course in Miracles what my plan is.

My goal, my function, is to try and stay locked in to the Voice for God, the Holy Spirit. I have learned that God’s teachers teach through their demonstration — not their words. I see no reason to speak of this particular goal or desire. And I am certainly imperfect in carrying out this plan.

“Certain pupils have been assigned to each of God’s teachers, and they will begin to look for him as soon as he has answered the Call.” (M.2.1:1)

The beginning of my retirement included the relapse of my son, Kevin, from heroin addiction. He “crossed over” after battling the disease for seven years. I held tight to Holy Spirit’s Guidance throughout Kevin’s ordeal and found comfort in telling his story.

I wrote my one and only book, Forgiving Kevin, as my way of grieving his passing.  As a result, I have been invited to speak to high school, middle school, college students and their parents about Kevin’s experience as an addict and my experience as his father.

My belief has been that this was a big part of Holy Spirit’s plan for me. I have not suffered as much as many parents do in the same situation. My focus on forgiveness has worked to ease my pain from this terrible event in the life of my family. 

I have been asked many times to speak to parents who have suffered this same horrible loss. I believe they have been sent to me. These are certainly difficult conversations. I try to put Holy Spirit in charge of my words and attitude when meeting them.

I can never be certain of the outcome of my presentations to students and my meetings with parents. I do feel my son’s spirit with me at these times and it gives me strength in trying to help others.

“When pupil and teacher come together, a teaching-learning situation begins. For the teacher is not really the one who does the teaching.” (M-2.5:1-2)

I do not have to search for these opportunities. The Holy Spirit is in charge by my request. Helping others is tremendously healing. Putting Spirit in charge takes the burden of receiving a successful outcome out of my hands.

We all teach, whether we know it or not.  Whatever I am teaching depends on whose hand am I holding at the moment — Spirit’s or the ego’s. The ego still grabs at my thoughts, however. I often recognize this too late. At those moments I am not serving as a teacher of God.

Many opportunities are given. I do not always recognize or respond to them with the strength of Holy Spirit. But I am practicing every day. Whatever mistakes I make, I ask forgiveness. I have the right Guide and I remain grateful for this guidance.

Rev. Larry Glenz, O.M.C., is a Pathways of Light minister living in Long Beach, New York. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)

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The Self-Image I Made

by Rev. Myron Jones, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

Interestingly enough, I discovered through watching the movie Barbie, of all things, that a major component of the self-image I made is one of being a failure. The monologue from Barbie says this in part: “…you don’t think you’re good enough. Like, we have to always be extraordinary, but somehow, we’re always doing it wrong.”

When I heard that, I cried. So, I knew it was something for me to look at.

Today, on my way home from the doctor’s office, I had a memory of something I did many years ago that still causes me to be embarrassed when I think of it. It was nothing really, but just an insignificant moment in my life when I felt like I behaved inappropriately. I was drinking and dancing. I felt like I was way too uninhibited in that dance. So even today, all these years later, I was still judging myself. It is so ridiculous and yet still true. It was just one of many moments that I knew I did it wrong.

I did so many things wrong as a child, as a teenager, as a mother. I seemed never to get it right.

As a Course student, I still do it wrong. And from the perspective of the ego, it doesn’t seem to matter how well I do or how much better I am now than before, I am not perfect and I still do it wrong. I am a failure.

Thank God that I don’t always feel that way and that I do realize that no matter what my ego-self believes, this cannot be true.

It is the ego-self, the self I made to be my avatar in this earth adventure, that I came to forgive, to let go. So, I am glad to see this particular aspect surface in my conscious awareness. Because how could I forgive it if I keep myself unaware of it? I cannot emphasize too strongly how important it is that I look at this.

In Chapter 14, Section VII, Paragraph 6, Jesus says this:

“The Holy Spirit asks of you but this; bring to Him every secret you have locked away from Him. Open every door to Him, and bid Him enter the darkness and lighten it away. At your request He enters gladly. He brings the light to darkness if you make the darkness open to Him. But what you hide He cannot look upon. He sees for you, and unless you look with Him He cannot see. The vision of Christ is not for Him alone, but for Him with you. Bring, therefore, all your dark and secret thoughts to Him, and look upon them with Him. He holds the light, and you the darkness. They cannot coexist when both of You together look on them. His judgment must prevail, and He will give it to you as you join your perception to His.” (T-14.VII.6:1-11)

So this is what I did today and it is what I continue to do every day, every time the thought of unworthiness surfaces in my mind. I do it with all false beliefs that make up the image I think of as Myron. I will let them all go so that I can remember who I am.

Rev. Myron Jones, OMC, is a Pathways of Light minister living in Westlake, LA. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)  Myron’s website is: forgivenessisthewayhome.org
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Living Forgiveness: The Heart of True Perception

by Rev. Maria Felipe, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

When I wrote my first book, Live Your Happy, back in 2017, I felt called to share what it really means to live the teachings of A Course in Miracles — not just study them, but truly embody them. Now, a few years later, I’ve published my second book, Live Your Happiest, and the message that kept coming through loud and clear is one I’ve spent decades learning to live by: forgiveness.

Forgiveness is at the very heart of A Course in Miracles. It’s not always easy to understand or practice, but it’s the true path to peace. Ever since I discovered the Course in the 90’s and completed the ministerial program at Pathways of Light, I’ve made it my life’s work to choose forgiveness — over and over — in every part of my life. What I’ve learned is this: When I let the Holy Spirit heal my mind through forgiveness, I remember Who I really am.

Because forgiveness has been such a powerful teacher for me, I want to share a special excerpt from the first chapter of Live Your Happiest, called You Are Forgiving Deeper:

“Forgiveness is the key to happiness. Here is the answer to your search for peace. Here is the key to meaning in a world that seems to make no sense. Here is the way to safety in apparent dangers that appear to threaten you at every turn, and bring uncertainty to all your hopes of ever finding quietness and peace.” (W-pI.121.1.1-3)

Forgiveness is undoubtedly our superpower in this cuckoo world, amigos, and the good news is that it’s always just a non-judgmental thought away. Since publishing Live Your Happy, I’ve come to see just how essential forgiveness is in navigating the complexities of daily life, particularly in the roles that mean the most to me — as a wife and a mother.

Forgiving in the ACIM Way

Forgiveness, as taught by A Course in Miracles, goes beyond the traditional understanding of merely pardoning someone’s actions. It is a profound spiritual practice that invites a shift in perception of the entire world as we see it, leading to inner peace and healing. The Course asserts that we chiefly need to forgive ourselves for believing we are separated from our inner divinity (God, that is). So forgiveness undoes our rock-bottom belief in separation, restoring awareness of our inherent unity and interconnectedness.

According to ACIM, the world we perceive is an illusion — a projection of our own minds struggling to make sense of feeling abandoned. Our experiences are shaped by all our negative thoughts and beliefs of abandonment, and forgiveness is the tool to transform those perceptions. When someone behaves in a hurtful or unkind manner, it stems from their own fears and insecurities and is not a reflection of our true worth or identity.

Forgiveness is a choice we make to release our grievances, most of which stem from the ego’s desire to protect itself and maintain a sense of separate identity. It is not about condoning or accepting harmful behavior, but about recognizing that our peace of mind is more valuable than holding onto anger, resentment, or judgment.

In this regard, the Course gives us a handy tool for perceiving everything that other people may do: They are either expressing love, or issuing a call for love. It’s up to us to remember that either way, love is the best and obvious answer. And when a call for love is very challenging to us, forgiveness is the best way to start.

I share this excerpt because forgiveness isn’t just a lofty spiritual ideal; it’s a lived experience, one that brings us home to peace and freedom. I’ve witnessed firsthand how forgiveness can transform our daily lives, helping us to navigate conflict, disappointment, and fear with more grace and resilience. And if I can be vulnerable for a moment — forgiveness hasn’t always come easily to me.

I’ve had to forgive myself many times over for mistakes, for not living up to my own expectations, and for holding onto pain longer than necessary. But through that process, I’ve discovered that forgiveness is the path back to my true Self — the part of me that is always whole, always loved, and always at peace.

If you’re on this journey, I encourage you to lean into forgiveness as a practice, not just a concept. Begin with small moments: forgiving a harsh thought, releasing a minor irritation, or simply choosing not to judge yourself so harshly. Each step brings you deeper into healing and reminds you that your peace is worth more than holding onto resentment.

Thank you for allowing me to share this part of my heart with you. May forgiveness be a gentle, steady companion on your path to living your happiest.

Rev. Maria Felipe, OMC, lives in Naples, FL
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Website: http://www.mariafelipe.org

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Living in a World of Possibly

by Rev. Vicki Evans, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

Possibly – my word of the day! If I just remember the word “possibly” throughout my day, I know that I will walk in peace, no matter what event or situation crosses my path!

The definition of possibly in the thesaurus is: It may be true, but there is no certainty, and a synonym of possibly is maybe. Another definition of possibly from the Cambridge dictionary is: when something is not certain.

Thinking about these definitions reminds me of the teachings from Pathways of Light where I accept that I do not know the situation of others. To mind-read, judge, or assume that I know what situations or circumstances prompt a response from another brother is the ego mindset. 

Keeping the peace of possibly reminds me to stay in Oneness, which means to me that when I interpret someone’s actions through the ego lens, I might make inaccurate judgments or become convinced that I know the reason for their behavior. 

When I go to Holy Spirit and bring my peace mantra of the word “possibly,” I take a deep breath and realize that the circumstance of the person dictates the behavior or their state of being causes their reaction.

Therefore, if I interpret someone’s behavior as rude or uncaring, I can take a step back and consider that possibly my interpretation is incorrect as seen through my ego eyes. Bringing the word and gift of possibly to my mindset, I am given an entirely different picture of empathy and Oneness. For example, if someone cuts me off in traffic, possibly their circumstance is that they are in an emergency hurry to get to a medical appointment or pick up a child on time or avoid a reprimand if late to work. 

Another example is when I interpret a person’s expression as uncaring or judgmental. I might jump to the ego lens judgment of feeling a personal affront or summarize that they don’t like me. I change my life glasses and go to my peace mantra of saying, “possibly I am guessing this situation all wrong as I really do not know.” When I bring my word of peace, I now see an entirely different reel or “real.” 

I now see somebody who possibly has reasons for their affect that have nothing to do with me. In the encounter, I am only a few short seconds in their life and whatever events or circumstances have led up to their reaction was created before I even came on the scene. 

Now I take a step back and give the benefit of the doubt, accepting the possibility of remembering the definition that possibly my view is not certain, no proof, just judgment. I now choose to live in grace and embrace a circumstance viewpoint to be at peace in not knowing, and I can give a gift of a Oneness viewpoint!

The alternative of feeling all-knowing just brings me into a state of turmoil, sadness and isolation. But trading my glasses for the viewpoint of oneness brings me a gift of peace in remembering and believing that we are all One. Even when we break the bridge of connection because of a challenging circumstance, one of us in the encounter can restore the bridge of connection through kindness and light. 

Circumstance is the sibling of possibly as the definition of circumstance is a condition connected to an event, not always the true person. Sometimes a reaction is based on a mindset dictated by stressful events that do not define the person. These words remind me to give grace and be grateful for the gift of not knowing so that I can see each person for their true self of Love that never erodes, even when circumstances are challenging. 

My role as a believer and minister of the teachings of Pathways of Light can help me be the love and light that sees the person and considers the circumstance so that in every encounter, I remember to create the foundation of connection and oneness! I live with the mantra that possibly there are many reasons for behavior, but only One true self!

Rev. Vicki Evans, OMC, is a Pathways of Light minister living in Dallas, Texas. Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) Phone: 713-775-915

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