A Course in Miracles is so pure, so wonderful, so powerful, and so much more spiritually advanced than every other bit of the world’s literature (past and present), that you have to really experience it to think it. But those whose minds are too attached to worldly thoughts, and lack the underlying thirst for true spiritual knowledge that is required for its understanding, will more than likely not comprehend an individual whole page. That is not because A Course in Miracles is confusing – on the contrary its principles are remarkably simple – but alternatively because it is the character of spiritual knowledge that those who find themselves not ready to understand it, just cannot understand it. As stated in the Bible, at the beginning of the book of John: “The light shineth in darkness, and darkness comprehended it not” ;.

From the time I first became aware of the majestic and awe-inspiring presence of God, I’ve enjoyed reading many wonderful spiritual works such as the Bible (my favorite parts will be the Sermon on the Mount and Psalms), the Bhagavad-Gita, the Upanishads, the Koran and the poetry of Kabir and Rumi. Do not require come near to the greatness of a Course in Miracles. Reading it with an open mind and heart, your fears and troubles wash away. You become aware of a great love deep within you – deeper than anything you knew before. The near future begins to seem so bright for you and your loved ones. a course in miracles podcast You’re feeling passion for everyone including those you previously have tried to leave excluded. These experiences are very powerful and at times throw you off balance only a little, but it is worthwhile: A Course in Miracles introduces one to a love so peaceful, so strong and so universal – you’ll wonder how so many of the world’s religions, whose aim is supposedly the same experience, got so off track.

I wish to say here to any Christian who feels that his church’s teachings do not truly satisfy his thirst to understand a kind, merciful and loving God, but is somewhat afraid to see the Course as a result of others’ claims that it’s inconsistent with “true” Christianity: Don’t worry! I’ve browse the gospels often and I assure you that a Course in Miracles is completely in line with Jesus’ teachings while he was on earth. Don’t fear the fanatical defenders of exclusionist dogma – these poor people think themselves to be the only carriers of Jesus’ message, and the only ones worthy of his blessings, while other should go to hell. A Course in Miracles reflects Jesus’ true message: unconditional passion for *all people*. While he was on the planet, Jesus thought to judge a tree by its fruit. So give it a take to and see how a fruits that ripen in your life taste. When they taste bad, you can abandon A Course in Miracles. But when they taste as sweet as mine do, and the countless other true seekers who have discovered A Course in Miracles to be nothing less than a heavenly treasure, then congratulations – and may your heart always be abundantly filled up with peaceful, loving joy.