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May-August, 2025

The Value of the Opening Preparation

by Rev. Larry Glenz, Ordained Ministerial Counselor

I have had quite a few mind-healing partners while studying the Pathways courses over these many years. Studying these Pathways courses with a partner is a great way to take the teachings of the Course deeper.

Each of the Pathways of Light courses begin with the Opening Preparation. As a student and teacher of A Course in Miracles, I believe the Opening Preparation describes a powerful dedication to connecting to Holy Spirit.

By repeating the Opening Preparation each time I practice as suggested, I let Holy Spirit do His work on my thoughts.

The Opening Preparation asks us to dedicate this time to healing our minds and awakening to our true Nature.

It asks us to surrender to the Source of Love within us and to let It be our Guide.

We all need a willingness to be mindful of our thoughts without judgment.

The willingness seems to be the key to letting go and letting Spirit take the wheel.

We ask Him to take our thoughts and clean them of ego judgments.

Spirit asks us to view our life circumstances as helpful feedback that shows us where there is still a need to heal our minds. We want to be willing to turn our thoughts over to Him. This is how we receive His Wisdom.

He reminds us that we need to take responsibility for letting go of limiting thoughts and beliefs that reflect separation and specialness.

We can be certain we are asking this from the One that can give us true healing and peace.

We let go of judgments about ourselves and others.

We ask Spirit to let us see the innocence beyond the circumstances and events. We are given this Wisdom from Holy Spirit.

It is as simple as being willing to quiet our minds and ask the Holy Spirit to take the lead. Our ability to quiet our minds is only as strong as our willingness.

His help is guaranteed.

We are asked to be willing to let go of tension. We soften and imagine the Holy Spirit leading us into peace.

We are being led by our aware Self.

The Pathways courses are filled with the Holy Spirit’s teachings. The repetition of the Opening Preparation shows our willingness to experience His peace.

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