Dear Diary, These days, I’m once again confronted with the idea that there’s a part of me, rooted in my earliest childhood, that has not felt loved, that has not felt accepted.The theory behind this would suggest that it’s what has driven me into painful and unsuccessful relationships—that I unconsciously feel unworthy, or perhaps that… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, I often feel, during meditation, that I get the nudge—or maybe the insight—to set up an appointment with that “life coach” who works with A Course in Miracles. I’ve already exchanged a few quick messages with her, so I know she’d be open to working with me on the topic of relationships. So,… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Here are a few concepts I’d like to remind myself of in the days to come: Your intention to remind yourself of the pivotal choice between serving the ego or the Spirit captures a central theme of “A Course in Miracles.” This distinction between valuing the temporal world and embracing the eternal is… [keep reading]
Dear diary, Today brought a striking “revelation”: it feels as though all the struggles we endure in our lives resemble weights in a gym, used in resistance training. Behind the facade of these struggles lies a version of our Self that remains strong and unaffected by the specific trauma. This viewpoint has both spiritual and… [keep reading]
Dear Universe, I guess I really need to be thankful for the spiritual path I’m today. Of course: I’m not the best seeker or student of the course (but who is) and I struggle with the discipline it asks me to follow. Nevertheless, I can see the benefits of what I’ve done: today a friend… [keep reading]
Dear Universe, I believe I must thank the Holy Spirit today because there seems to have been a shift in my perception. It feels as though I’ve moved beyond the envy and insecurity that have weighed on me recently, finding a renewed sense of peace. Friends who had previously triggered negative emotions in me now… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Today, as I reflect upon the teachings of A Course in Miracles, I’ve begun to ponder the idea that my current relationship status as “single” might not be accidental or undesirable from a higher perspective. Consciously, of course, I yearn for a deep and meaningful relationship where mutual love is shared. But, drawing… [keep reading]
Dear Diary, Yesterday, during dinner with my aunt and her family, I experienced a peculiar sense of connection with her. She has always been my “favorite” aunt, but yesterday it seemed like our bond extended beyond this life. It felt as if we had shared some relationship in past lives. I am left wondering how… [keep reading]