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I tried to read a Course in Miracles several years ago and really had a tough time. Since I wasn't raised Christian the Father, son and Holy Ghost thing sort of gave me some problems and I really struggled with it. I was hoping that this book would give me a better grasp on it and I was pleasantly surprised. The beginning didn't grab me at first but it peaked my interest and kept me reading, by about halfway through I was highlighting passages and finding "aha" moments. The epilogue is supreme a I tried to read a Course in Miracles several years ago and really had a tough time. Since I wasn't raised Christian the Father, son and Holy Ghost thing sort of gave me some problems and I really struggled with it. I was hoping that this book would give me a better grasp on it and I was pleasantly surprised. The beginning didn't grab me at first but it peaked my interest and kept me reading, by about halfway through I was highlighting passages and finding "aha" moments. The epilogue is supreme and titled: "Everything you always wanted to know about A Course in Miracles but didn't want to have to read the whole course to find out" and it truly is a 14 point breakdown of the whole course. Wonderful food for thought that I will probably be returning to again and again. ...more

This book and its teachings came into my life at the exact moment I needed it. My awakening process has begun. Life is Love. All else is an illusion made "real" by our ego which thrives on fear. Love yourself, love everyone, for we are all one ❤ The Holy Spirit lives within each of us for we are not separate but whole. One consciousness ❤ Love is the answer and the only thing that is truly real. Love yourself first and everything else will fall into place. This book and its teachings came into my life at the exact moment I needed it. My awakening process has begun. Life is Love. All else is an illusion made "real" by our ego which thrives on fear. Love yourself, love everyone, for we are all one ❤ The Holy Spirit lives within each of us for we are not separate but whole. One consciousness ❤ Love is the answer and the only thing that is truly real. Love yourself first and everything else will fall into place. ...more

May 04, 2017 Amanda rated it it was amazing

I could've probably highlighted this entire book because it was all good! I agree with everything that's in this book and the philosophy behind A Course in Miracles. I wanted to try to read the original "A Course in Miracles", but after I saw that it was over 1000 pages I was discouraged from reading it. When I saw this book, which does make it really easy, and is much shorter, and probably a lot easier to understand, I knew I had to read it. This book is eye-opening and confirms many of the thi I could've probably highlighted this entire book because it was all good! I agree with everything that's in this book and the philosophy behind A Course in Miracles. I wanted to try to read the original "A Course in Miracles", but after I saw that it was over 1000 pages I was discouraged from reading it. When I saw this book, which does make it really easy, and is much shorter, and probably a lot easier to understand, I knew I had to read it. This book is eye-opening and confirms many of the things I've thought about the fact that we are all connected and one with God, we should choose love over fear, and that the end of the world is not something cataclysmic but in fact an awakening and an end to how we currently see ourselves and the world.

There were so many quotes in this book that I loved. Here's one of my favorites:

"You thought you were here to get stuff, prove yourself, and find people to love you. Instead you are here to get peace, be yourself, and find people to love. You thought you were here to fix the world. Instead you are here to appreciate what is before you and see the world through new eyes. You thought you were here to teach, while you are here to learn. Ultimately teaching and learning
are one. You cannot teach without learning and you cannot learn without teaching. When you teach only love, you learn only love. Then you graduate from the school of illusion and accept the diploma of inner peace, the real degree we are all here to attain."

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Interested in A Course in Miracles but can't seem to get into it? This is a great explanation of the basic teachings of the Course in Miracles. This book is short, easy to read, and an inspiration. Take your spiritual life and emotional health to the next level by reading this book. I will continue to refer back to this book over and over for years to come. Interested in A Course in Miracles but can't seem to get into it? This is a great explanation of the basic teachings of the Course in Miracles. This book is short, easy to read, and an inspiration. Take your spiritual life and emotional health to the next level by reading this book. I will continue to refer back to this book over and over for years to come. ...more

I am so glad I made the choice to start with this book before wading into ACIM. By having an overview (and commentary) I feel better prepared for the commitment I am making to myself - even though I am 8 lessons into the workbook at this time.

I've heard a lot about A Course In Miracles for many years and have always been curious. It is a formidable book requiring at least a year of study. This book hardly makes it easy, but easier for sure. There are plenty of spiritual principles, and I hope to dive more into them some day. Basically choose love over fear every time and you come out okay.

The guy who narrates the audiobook talks veeerrrry slowly, but is appropriate to the importance of the concepts here. A great intro to ACIM.

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I like the content of this book, is really easy the way it
Explains the book ... it has a lot of good quotes on it

Mar 02, 2021 Bella James rated it it was amazing

Excellent interpretations of ACIM

Read as part of my ACIM journey and study, recommend reading alongside the original text and workbook - a truly worthwhile and involving book.

I've heard so many people quote A Course In Miracles like the Bible, I got curious about it. But when I got it from the library, it weight about 10 pounds and said it was a project for a year. I had checked it out for two weeks. Seemed hopeless, so I returned it.

When I saw this book, it sounded perfect. And it was. It's a book that you can read one tiny section at a time if you want to. (Not all books work for that.) I read a section or two before bed each night, and each little tidbit gave me such a feeling of love and peace. Now I'm considering reading the actual book—but it feels good to know I don't have to. (And if I do, definitely on Kindle. No way I'm hauling the heavy paper one around!)

I feel like this the kind of book that you can read over and over, and every time, it will have the perfect timely perspective that was exactly what you needed at that moment. Love it.

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When the world does not understand, accept, or support you, you do not walk alone. And if you should lose faith in yourself, God still has faith in you.

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We are each an expression of God, a holy idea breathed into existence. We are the divine falling in love with itself.

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Your purpose on Earth goes far beyond satisfying critics or proving yourself according to standards others set for you. Your purpose is to recognize the greatness within you and deliver it.

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The Chinese philosopher Chuang Tzu said, "The sage dwells among those things that can never be lost, and so he lives forever."

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Love waits on welcome, not on time, and the real world is but your welcome of what always was. Therefore the call of joy is in it, and your glad response is your awakening to what you have not lost.

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ACIM tells us that the only correct expectation of the future is one of limitless good.

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Inner peace is your strongest platform to create global transformation. Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Mother Teresa never made evil their enemy. They didn't fight people. Instead, they made a stand for kindness and equality, and subsequently advanced society in ways that angry people could never achieve.

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The Course tells us that any illness and any pain, physical or emotional, is our way of holding someone else guilty for hurting us.

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First, recognize that no person, group, situation, or condition has the power to take away your happiness. No one. No thing. Never.

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For you was peace created, given you by its Creator, and established as His Own eternal gift. How can you fail, when you but ask for what He wills for you?

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Your new statement is "Behold me, brother, at your hand I live." Instead of blaming people you believe have hurt you, give them credit for helping you.

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First, acknowledge things about them that you genuinely appreciate.

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Now here's the second devil-transformer. Consider: How has this person helped you to grow?

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You have a soul contract with your adversary to help you advance spiritually. He is your dear friend who has agreed to wear the costume of enemy to motivate you to reclaim your power.

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Your partner is not the screen onto which you project your unmet needs and upsets, but instead a cherished companion whom you enfold with ever-deeper appreciation.

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You are not simply two people coming together to offset each other's emptiness. You are God discovering yourself through your beloved.

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The demand that a partner stick with a certain form is a sure sign of a special relationship.

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Distress in a relationship is a sign that specialness has intruded on love. Such a moment offers you a golden opportunity to heal your mind and heart by making a new choice.

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Here are some specific tips on how to transform special relationships into holy ones: 1. Recognize how much the special love or special hate relationship is costing you.

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2. Shift your vision.

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To heal your relationship, seek, find, and focus on aspects that support a version of the partner you prefer.

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The Spiritual Eye, by contrast, sees money as a vehicle to express love. Money blesses you when you receive it, and it blesses you and the recipient when you give it. It is life-giving. Fear, not money, is the root of all evil.

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3. Establish your awareness in the now.

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4. Seek to join rather than separate.

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5. Invite Higher Power into your relationship.

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Special relationships, challenging as they can be, provide the most fertile ground for transformation. When you turn a special relationship into a holy relationship, you have done the work of a lifetime.

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relationship into a holy relationship, you have done the work of a lifetime.

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The only question worth asking about any act is, "Does this bring more joy into the world, or does it diminish joy in the world?" Here you have the simplest yet the most effective guide to all life choices.

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your primary responsibility as a miracle worker is to allow your mind to be healed

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When you refuse to be a pawn of fear, you reduce the ability of insane illusions to run your life and contaminate the lives of others.

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Here is a formula for relief from pain that sounds simplistic, but is utterly profound: Stop doing what hurts you and start doing what heals you. It is only because you accept—even revere—suffering that it persists.

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Pain is a result of denial or resistance to your natural self. When you live from your divine nature, suffering will fall away.

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The message of the crucifixion is perfectly clear: Teach only love, for that is what you are.

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"Sickness is a defense against the truth"

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All the

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authority you will ever need is seeded within your soul. Look there and nowhere else.

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Yet all methods are believable because people believe in them. Every method works for someone. The method does not bestow the healing. The belief does.

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Jesus was more interested in bringing the man relief than in waiting for him to have perfect faith. Acting on partial faith leads to perfect faith. Partial faith is perfect in the sense that your belief is whole in the moment you mobilize it.

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If you cannot claim perfect faith, claim perfect love. Belief in love is the most effective faith, because God is love. When you love sincerely, the power of the entire universe is behind you.

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Faith in outer sources yields temporary success, but faith in our inner Source yields permanent success.

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The fear-based mind seeks power from the world, while the love-based mind brings power to the world. When you accept your inherent majesty rather than attributing unmerited power to external agents, you will perform miracles that cannot be explained in any terms the world understands.

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"Am I now closer to peace?" If so, your seeking has been worthwhile. If not, you must reevaluate where and how you are looking. The ego's motto is "Seek and do not find" (T-12.IV.1:4). It denies the reality of love and regards healing as a threat. Any answer is acceptable to the ego as long as it does not work. Is there another place to look that will end searching rather than reinforce it?

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If you are hellbent on letting the ego run the show, you will attempt a multitude of solutions that don't work, resort to brute force, and find endless reasons to justify your limits. But if you value peace more than arrogance and success more

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than struggle, you will turn to Higher Power for help and be open to receive it. And it will come.

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"Please show me" is one of the most powerful prayers you can speak. But you must be open to Spirit's guidance rather than telling God how to run the show.

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Better yet, turn to the Holy Spirit before you fall off the ship. You can avoid painful trials and errors by inviting Spirit to guide you at the outset of your decision-making process. Your impeccable guide will make decisions for you in ways far more rewarding than you can make for yourself.

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When faced with any decision, imagine that you know already. Your task is not to roam the earth seeking someone smarter than you to tell you what to do. Your task is to dive into your heart and remember what you know.

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You can discern between the advice of the Holy Spirit and that of the ego by noticing the feeling or energy the voice or advice generates. Spirit is founded in love. The ego operates from fear. Love feels good, light, and peaceful and brings relief. Fear feels bad, heavy, and limiting and deepens distress.

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When you have learned how to decide with God, all decisions become as easy and as right as breathing. There is no effort, and you will be led as gently as if you were being carried down a quiet path in summer.

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If you burn with the fire of purpose, you will recognize yourself to be greater than any challenge that confronts you and you will be specifically

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directed to the path most in harmony with your calling.

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Higher Power will provide the ways and means to achieve your goal without any stress on your part. Work may be required. Fear never is.

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Overall, this book seems to be a good, easy read as an introduction and basic overview of A Course in Miracles. It presents some of the more radical ideas in ACIM in an easy to understand format, with personal stories from the author.
I quite enjoyed some of the shorter, end chapters of the book, related to ego distractions, health, 'the end of the world', etc. I also liked the author's use of quick one-page notes on some of the FAQs that ACIM students have.
On the other hand, for some reason, pos Overall, this book seems to be a good, easy read as an introduction and basic overview of A Course in Miracles. It presents some of the more radical ideas in ACIM in an easy to understand format, with personal stories from the author.
I quite enjoyed some of the shorter, end chapters of the book, related to ego distractions, health, 'the end of the world', etc. I also liked the author's use of quick one-page notes on some of the FAQs that ACIM students have.
On the other hand, for some reason, possibly the writing style, or perhaps the 'motivationa'/self-help spin on things, I found the book laborious to get through, despite its short length. There's a good amount of clique situations and stories thrown in, and I somehow get the feeling that the author's motivational coaching/self-help background comes through in places. No big deal, but just not my style of reading. I felt that some of the more profound ideas in ACIM, such as forgiveness, the holy instant, the dynamics of the ego & guilt, and working with the HS, were probably glossed over. The author really does motivate people to actually study ACIM (and do the workbook), but on the other hand, there will probably be the temptation for some readers to walk away from this book thinking 'OK, I got it all now.. no need to actually complete ACIM.. especially since this is all that it says'.
This would be a huge mistake, and taking the ego's bait (and switch).
Read this summary by all means, but do complete the Course as well.. there's a lot more to it than inside this 'Made Simple' introduction.
Still, kudos to the author (who seems committed) for writing this book that seems to have helped a good amount of ACIM students understand a little more, a little better.
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I consider myself an open-minded Christian. Open to new thoughts, ideas, and even open to learning from other faith traditions. I believe some truth can be found in all things. Thus, I gave the controversial "A Course in Miracles" a try. I approached it with an open mind hoping to learn. To be fair, I did find some things that resonated with me. Some things that seemingly affirmed much of what the Christian tradition teaches. However, in most parts I found it to be so completely different from w I consider myself an open-minded Christian. Open to new thoughts, ideas, and even open to learning from other faith traditions. I believe some truth can be found in all things. Thus, I gave the controversial "A Course in Miracles" a try. I approached it with an open mind hoping to learn. To be fair, I did find some things that resonated with me. Some things that seemingly affirmed much of what the Christian tradition teaches. However, in most parts I found it to be so completely different from what Jesus taught that I couldn't, as a Christian, honestly agree with it. Here are just a few examples:

ACIM teaches that there is no sin. Sin is merely perceived and created in our own minds. That if and when we do sin against others, that we really actually didn't sin against them. And, no forgiveness is needed.

ACIM teaches that we are God, that when we hear the voice of God we are actually hearing from ourselves.

ACIM teaches that there is no "savior" outside of ourselves, thus making Jesus null and void.

ACIM teaches that the world around us is merely an illusion. That we have the power to create our own world each day. We are in control.

I can go on. But, I found much of ACIM to be a smorgasbord of spiritual soup. A mixture of Christian ideas, New Age thoughts, and with a tablespoon of psychology thrown in. While I don't have a problem with these things, it just isn't for me.

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There were so many quotes in this book that I loved. Here's one of my favorites:

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I absolutely loved this book so much that I purchased the actual book that it stemmed from. I loved how modern he made the teachings from the book and how relative they were to modern day life. I have started the original and it is just so rich in content! I am loving the daily workbook as well. This is the right path for me! Exactly where I am at and what I was craving. The concepts are life of shall I say, soul changing! If you are ready, and you feel this is the journey for you, it will not d I absolutely loved this book so much that I purchased the actual book that it stemmed from. I loved how modern he made the teachings from the book and how relative they were to modern day life. I have started the original and it is just so rich in content! I am loving the daily workbook as well. This is the right path for me! Exactly where I am at and what I was craving. The concepts are life of shall I say, soul changing! If you are ready, and you feel this is the journey for you, it will not disappoint. I took so many notes, I feel fulfilled, balanced, and clear. Definitely recommend! ...more

I didn't actually read this book. I listened to it while walking on a nature trail. At first, I thought it might be a cheesy self-help book, even though it is based on the most incredibly profound work of writing I've ever known in my life. However, I gave it a chance and was glad I did. This book, like the Course it is based on, is radically healing and life-changing. I recommend listening to it over reading it, because the author has a beautifully calming voice. I intend to listen again and ag I didn't actually read this book. I listened to it while walking on a nature trail. At first, I thought it might be a cheesy self-help book, even though it is based on the most incredibly profound work of writing I've ever known in my life. However, I gave it a chance and was glad I did. This book, like the Course it is based on, is radically healing and life-changing. I recommend listening to it over reading it, because the author has a beautifully calming voice. I intend to listen again and again. ...more

Mar 11, 2016 Bob Harr rated it it was amazing

Good explanation

When I first tried reading ACIM years ago, I found it difficult to understand. This book translates the information into a level I can absorb.

Relationships
You have a place in the world that will bring healing to you and others.
Special relationships - challenging as they can be - provide the fertile ground for transformation.
When you turn a special relationship into a holy relationship, you have done the work of a lifetime.
The holiest place on earth is where an ancient hatred becomes a present love.
Release the imprisoned splendor

Kindness is a mark of spiritual maturity

We are not here to fix the world, but to appreciate what is befo

Kindness is a mark of spiritual maturity

We are not here to fix the world, but to appreciate what is before us

We do not walk alonev (I will never leave you comfortless, your source has not abandoned you, peace is given the moment you ask for it.)

The goal is total freedom

The idea that we are in a body, denies us to understand that we are a spirit

The message of ACIM: Love is everywhere, as a being of love, so are we. When we look about us, and all that we see is heaven, then the course will have done its job. We will be released to be light.

All that is love, is for us to be ourselves.

1. Only god is real
2. All separation is illusion
3. We are an extension and expression of god. Everything god is, we are. Everything god is not, we are not. God is love, and only love and so are we.
4. Every thought we think, word we speak and action we take represents our choice between love and fear - choose love.
5. The purpose of the body is to communicate love - all other purposes of the body are in vain. Use your body to shine spirit into the world and it will be happy and healthy.
6. The ego is an extremely limited idea of who we are. It is not equipped to guide us and should not be consulted to make choices to bring us peace.
7. The holy spirit is the part of the mind connected with truth. Consult it to make wise choices and you will thrive.
8. Beyond the apparent world is the real world, where everything you desire and deserve exists. You can step into the real world at any moment by remembering your identity as a spiritual being.
9. There is no sin, there are only errors in consciousness. You are already forgiven. All that you believe must come of your sins will never happen
10. The purpose of all relationships is to make you happy. Appreciate and celebrate everyone for they are lovable as you are.
11. People who act unkindly, are calling for love. Evil has no power. Because it does not come from god. Love is the only power.
12. There is nothing you need to do, to earn salvation, you are worthy for what you are. You are already saved, you simply need to know it.
13. The univers is brimming with abundance, you have everything you need, right where you sand. You will always have all that you need.
14. Your only purpose on earth is to make it more like heaven.
15. Worry less and laugh more.
16. There is no death. You are an eternal being. Bodies come and go. But spirits is forever.

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Jun 27, 2020 D S Nicklin rated it it was amazing

Wow!

I have picked up ACIM in bookshops a number of times, flicked through its pages and then put it back on the shelf. Funnily enough, this book picks up on all the points that put me off. The weight of the paper, the hard to follow prose and the length.

Wow!

What this book does is give an introduction and indeed a summarised over view of all the key points of ACIM. And it does it brilliantly. It makes the point that ACIM works at a heart and soul level, not an intellectual level. Therefore it doesn't really matter if you don't "understand" it as such because reading it and doing the exercises will heal and nourish at a far deeper level that is beyond intellect. The idea that this can be impactful at a more powerful level Than the intellect might sound preposterous. However, I know for other course if I have, this is often the most important way to "learn" because it works at a deeper level than ego.

The brilliance of this book is that even having never read ACIM, it's power is already impacting me just by reading this book. It has given the me the inspiration to buy and work through the ACIM and understand that along the way, it might not all make sense but to trust it WILL be deeply impactful. Even if you don't follow on to do ACIM, you should find that this will result in a shift as it has for me. This last week has had me glued to the book and I have made a few tens of minutes a day to read it. To say this week has been transformational for me is a complete understatement. Thank you Mr Cohen for writing this. I feel deeply grateful to you for doing so!

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I chose to read this highly regarded book as a guide to spirituality outside of religion and God. As I began reading this book it begins by explaining Jesus's words as the books source transcribed by the author. I found this story of the books genesis off-putting. Although there were moments of talk of the hereafter and Jesus's influence on our lives, the majority of the 1st half of the book shed wisdom of the spirituality of a life well lived. I enjoyed the 1st half and feel the better for havi I chose to read this highly regarded book as a guide to spirituality outside of religion and God. As I began reading this book it begins by explaining Jesus's words as the books source transcribed by the author. I found this story of the books genesis off-putting. Although there were moments of talk of the hereafter and Jesus's influence on our lives, the majority of the 1st half of the book shed wisdom of the spirituality of a life well lived. I enjoyed the 1st half and feel the better for having read it.

I particularly enjoyed discussions about the interrelationship of fear and love, the absence of sin and therefore the casting out of regret and the negative impact special relationships can have in our lives.

As the book progressed however it was increasingly a discussion of what sounded to me to be a theology, with God at the center (you and God are one) and a hereafter that is not to be feared but revered. The religion is essentially a friendlier version of Christianity with a non-punishing God that encompasses you. Among its many teachings is the premise that all illness is due to a failing of your spirituality that requires only improvement in spirituality for cure. Medication and surgery unnecessary. If a revered death results that is the spiritual path. If severe morbidity results it is a failure of spirituality.

Much of the 2nd half deals with the topic of this relationship between spirituality and ALL disease as well as how to avoid resisting the teachings of ACIM by completing the workbook and focusing on the teachings therein.

For me the book was traveling many bridges too far.

If that is what you want you will be pleased with this book

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Apr 27, 2022 Alyssa Grieco rated it really liked it

With the help of Gabby Bernstein's books I have began a spiritual practice this year, and it has been incredible! All of Gabby's books mention A Course in Miracles and I had become so curious about what this Course actually was.

After finally researching I realized that it wasn't just simply a book I could order on Amazon and read in a couple of weeks. And because I'm so new to my spiritual journey I did not have enough faith in myself to actually go through the course.

I did however see this book

I did however see this book, A Course in Miracles MADE EASY, and thought it would be the perfect introduction to what the Course actually is.

I enjoyed the book. It gave me so many great points from the Course but it is written in an easy way for me to understand, and I liked that the book itself was not too long. It's a good way to get a little sneak peak into the Course and definitely had several great little nuggets that I will take with me.

I think in the new year I will take on the challenge of going through the ACIM workbook, and reading this book will have helped me understand the lessons more.

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I think I previously passed up on reading this book because I have been studying "A Course in Miracles" together with various study groups for the past 23 years. My ego self thought I was beyond needing a "made easy" book. Haha, the joke's on me. One of our study group attendees brought this book in and gave it to me to look through. After reading only the first few chapters, I bought 7 more copies to share. It's great! If I have learned anything over these past 23 years of study it's that other I think I previously passed up on reading this book because I have been studying "A Course in Miracles" together with various study groups for the past 23 years. My ego self thought I was beyond needing a "made easy" book. Haha, the joke's on me. One of our study group attendees brought this book in and gave it to me to look through. After reading only the first few chapters, I bought 7 more copies to share. It's great! If I have learned anything over these past 23 years of study it's that other books, spiritual traditions and perceptions of others only add to my comprehension of Course principles and if it is in my space, I should explore it. We are using it now, along with the Course, in two of our study groups. I am also getting a lot of wisdom from listening to podcasts by circleofa.org ...more

Feb 22, 2021 Estela rated it it was amazing

I bought the unabridged version in paperback, and couldn't wait for it to arrive. When I saw that there was a summary version on audio, I thought it would be a great opportunity to begin to understand the content, especially as I have always thought the unabridged version could be a daunting, difficult read.

I could not be happier to have listened to this on audio, especially during a time when listening to someone 'give' the course really made a difference to my absorption of the content. It gav

I could not be happier to have listened to this on audio, especially during a time when listening to someone 'give' the course really made a difference to my absorption of the content. It gave me so much more.

I don't know whether I'll read the unabridged version front to back, but the pressure has eased to grasp every single line now that I feel comfortable with its ideas. I am actually even more excited for the reading experience and exercises, because it will just be a re-examining of what I've already dipped my toes into.

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Jun 30, 2020 Janet Daghri rated it it was amazing

This book says that "A Course in Miracles" will come into your life when you are ready and that is certainly true. I've heard about ACIM for several years and haven't really thought about looking into it until I got my hands on this intro version by Alan Cohen. I found Alan's sharing of his thoughts and experiences along with some of the lessons from ACIM easy to digest and filled with many aha moments that I highlighted for looking back over. Just knowing that there is only love is the basic le This book says that "A Course in Miracles" will come into your life when you are ready and that is certainly true. I've heard about ACIM for several years and haven't really thought about looking into it until I got my hands on this intro version by Alan Cohen. I found Alan's sharing of his thoughts and experiences along with some of the lessons from ACIM easy to digest and filled with many aha moments that I highlighted for looking back over. Just knowing that there is only love is the basic lesson to learn has given me an inspiration to start ACIM. Once you see with your spirit, there's no other way. If you only read this book, it's enough to give you insight that will change how you interact with the world. ...more

Apr 18, 2021 Maria Monte rated it it was amazing

A Course in Miracles can be a dense read, especially for beginners. So, this book is very useful in that it makes for a reassuring read as it gently eases you into the Course's principles. In the beginning I felt anxious listening to the book because I was beating myself up for not 'living' the principles, which are so eloquently explained by the author. But as I continued, my anxiety lessened as I learned from the author that resistance is normal, and that I can learn to work with my ego and no A Course in Miracles can be a dense read, especially for beginners. So, this book is very useful in that it makes for a reassuring read as it gently eases you into the Course's principles. In the beginning I felt anxious listening to the book because I was beating myself up for not 'living' the principles, which are so eloquently explained by the author. But as I continued, my anxiety lessened as I learned from the author that resistance is normal, and that I can learn to work with my ego and not against it. Alan's narration was soothing and I found the book to be reassuring and insightful. I recommend this book to those who want to read, or have read, A Course in Miracles and are somewhat intimidated by its length and density. This book is a useful entrée to A Course in Miracles. ...more

It's a decent book, but it's a book about a book and, you know how source material can feel truly inspired, that little spark is not here. But the original text of ACIM on which it is based is not that accessible when you're not ready for it (it took me a long time) and so this can help you understand what's in store for you when you are ready. But at the same time not really, because ACIM literally tunes you to the frequency of Christ consciousness. It's more than a book with words, it's a tran It's a decent book, but it's a book about a book and, you know how source material can feel truly inspired, that little spark is not here. But the original text of ACIM on which it is based is not that accessible when you're not ready for it (it took me a long time) and so this can help you understand what's in store for you when you are ready. But at the same time not really, because ACIM literally tunes you to the frequency of Christ consciousness. It's more than a book with words, it's a transmission and an attunement. Hard to explain, but simply put, it's an experience more than a book to be read. This book is a great introduction, however, and a great place to start if you want to prepare for ACIM. Just comparatively, it's a fraction of the original, of course. ...more

May 28, 2022 Martina rated it did not like it

Good for a beginner but it reads like a Bible.. As an atheist I found it completely full of fluff and nonsensical advice. Not everything is impractical and it is great even for a spiritual believer, like myself. But it is definitely a book you will either love and cherish or despise with disbelief. This is only a subjective opinion, meaning that you might neither agree or disagree with this review. It's best to read it yourself from a library or a preview. If you are not a fan of religion and ar Good for a beginner but it reads like a Bible.. As an atheist I found it completely full of fluff and nonsensical advice. Not everything is impractical and it is great even for a spiritual believer, like myself. But it is definitely a book you will either love and cherish or despise with disbelief. This is only a subjective opinion, meaning that you might neither agree or disagree with this review. It's best to read it yourself from a library or a preview. If you are not a fan of religion and are not interested in repeatedly hearing about the greatness of the Christian God, the Holy Ghost and Jesus Christ then star far away from this book.

The book states it isn't tied to any religion and that anyone can read it but I don't believe that to be the case...

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This book has some really rich messages. I needed to take my time to digest a more metaphysical approach to life, time, Spirit and love. I'm glad I read the book.

I had a difficult time reading some of the author's unresearched opinions about other religions, especially Mormonism. I fear he had a bad experience with that faith and this is why he paints it in such a harsh light.

It also seemed to me that the author's ego was ever present, which wouldn't be as big of a deal if the book was not abo

This book has some really rich messages. I needed to take my time to digest a more metaphysical approach to life, time, Spirit and love. I'm glad I read the book.

It also seemed to me that the author's ego was ever present, which wouldn't be as big of a deal if the book was not about eliminating ego and focusing on love.

I'm intrigued and felt this book offered a lot of powerful truths and perspectives, which I will be pursuing further.

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Paradigm Shift...Thank you for this ACIM cliff notes - I will come back to this for years to come!

"Nothing real can be threatened,
Nothing unreal exists,
Herein lies the peace of God"

"ACIM states that you will be appalled when you realize what you are truly here for (T-17.V.5:6). You thought you were here to get stuff, prove yourself, and find people to love you. Instead you are here get peace, be yourself, and find people to love. You thought you were here to fix the world. Instead you are here t

Paradigm Shift...Thank you for this ACIM cliff notes - I will come back to this for years to come!

"Nothing real can be threatened,
Nothing unreal exists,
Herein lies the peace of God"

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This book is phenomenal. It explains the Course so clearly, without losing the complexity. It is so easy to read, and fun to read: there is minimal philosophical language, and many fun, down-to-earth examples to illustrate the concepts of the Course. This has reignited my interest in the Course and will be a great resource as I continue working through it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who at all interested in A Course in Miracles, whether you are just starting out or are farther along.

This book puts the study of a Course in Miracles in easy to understand, practical application terms. If you're curious about this subject, this is a great book to quick understanding.

Excerpt: When most people say "Get real," they mean Get small. Get limited. Get stuck. I am trapped in my little fear-bound world, and your expansive vision is threatening to me. So I demand that you grovel in the mud with me. How dare you rock my tiny world with greater possibilities!

This book puts the study of a Course in Miracles in easy to understand, practical application terms. If you're curious about this subject, this is a great book to quick understanding.

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May 24, 2018 Sarah rated it it was amazing

Superb summary

After having a copy of ACIM for well over 20 years and being unable to read it, Alan Cohen"s book finally made sense of it for me - and gave me "permission" to disregard the (overly Christian) language which had put me off it for so long.

This book does indeed make the concepts of ACIM seem easier to understand, and has given me the kick I needed to start studying it in earnest.

Alan Cohen is the author of several self help books.

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